Harry Irving Fishbein

Passed away peacefully surrounded

by his entire family in his 88th year

on June 6, 2013. Predeceased by

June Fishbein (Gingerich) his wife

and loving supporter in faith with

Harry over 50 years. The two shared

a rare partnership of love; modeling

a true deep care for others. Gracious,

loving father to Judith Baxter and

John Fishbein. He was a fun, loving

and devoted grandpa to Whitney,

Grace, John, Naomi, Hannah, Isaac

and Adam. Visitation will be held at

Ratz-Bechtel and funeral services at

Calvary United Church. Harry was

born in London, Ontario and was a

teacher initially. He went on to

become a bookkeeper for many

different people, and owned

Hannah's radiator supplies. He

proudly worked at the United

Church House in Toronto. Harry

would quietly do things that people

often didn't know, from opening

the Cancer Center house to

strangers at 3 a.m. in blinding snow

storms when he was 82 to counting

Zehr's tapes for Cancer. He was a

volunteer at the Grand Valley

institution since it opened. Harry

loved and cared for people in many

capacities. He enjoyed living at

People Care (A.R. Goudie). He was a

well-loved member of Calvary United

Church since 1952, serving relentlessly

in many capacities: treasurer, Adult

Sunday School teacher and active in

the True Friends class with his life

long friends. Harry's life was

devoted to advocating and serving

others. All who knew Harry

witnessed his unselfish love for

others and his love of life and his

family. He lived each day in prayer

and full trust in the Living God.

Harry's family will gather with

relatives and his family friends at

Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621

King St. W Kitchener on Monday,

June 10th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

A Celebration of His Life service to

take place at Calvary United Church,

340 Park St., Kitchener on Tuesday,

June 11th at 2 p.m. A reception will

follow at the church. As expression

of sympathy, donations to Calvary

United Church, Calvary Family Lodge/

Cancer Centre, or "The Prayer

Labyrinth " - some of the places that

brought Harry great joy. Join us for

a Celebration of the deep love that

was clearly reflected in the life of

Harry Fishbein.