Harold Lloyd Waddell

March 25, 1930 - October 4, 2019

Our beloved father, uncle, and grandad passed away quietly and unexpectedly

at Lions Gate Hospital. Harold was born in Winnipeg and raised in Russell,

Manitoba. He was the youngest child of Archibald and Isobel Waddell and

brother of Bob, Vic, Vi, and Jean. Dad moved to North Vancouver in his teens,

where he also met the love of his life, Anna.

Dad and mom were married in 1949 and lived in Victoria briefly where he worked

as a radiator mechanic. They returned to the North Shore permanently where

dad soon became involved in sales.

We all have fond memories of sharing dad’s hobbies, especially golf and skiing.

Annual family vacations saw us in the Interior and Okanagan and on Vancouver

Island. Many happy days were spent at the cabin at Hatzic Lake then later at our

parent’s condo in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Right to the end dad was an avid walker and a voracious reader. In his

retirement he also loved a good game of bridge, walks on the seawall, and the

antics of various bird species on the waterfront outside his windows. Dad

always loved telling stories and sharing a good joke.

Harold Waddell F.R.I. entered real estate in 1955 with the North Vancouver

company Parr, Bragg, and McPherson. He purchased the company a few years

later and in 1961 renamed it H.L. Waddell and Associates which operated in its

later years under the REALTY WORLD banner. During his career Harold had

experience in all phases of the real estate business including residential,

commercial, and industrial sales as well as property management and

development. He was a Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada as well as

serving as president of the North Shore Division of the Greater Vancouver Real

Estate Board, President of the North Vancouver Kiwanis Club, President of the

Realtors Toastmaster Club, Director of the Vancouver Real Estate Board, North

Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, and Vancouver Sales and Marketing

Executives.

Harold also served as a member of the Real Estate Council of B.C. and chaired

the Council’s Education Committee. He lectured on an ongoing basis for the

Real Estate Council and U.B.C.’s continuing education programs. In 1975 he

acquired the rights to develop REALTY WORLD across Canada and in

Washington and Oregon states. He worked tirelessly in these endeavours and

under Harold’s leadership, REALTY WORLD Canada grew to a total of 195

locations across the country. He eventually sold the company in 1997 and

“retired” in 1999. Since that time Harold always remained active with other

personal business interests.

Harold was a devoted father to Cathy Giles (Kent), Nancy Thibault (Keith), and

Jim Waddell (Tania). He was a proud grandfather to Alex Giles, Spencer Waddell,

Kyla Waddell (Phil Groh), Connor Waddell, and Katie Waddell (Cameron Fruin).

(Dad was absolutely delighted to be able to attend the weddings of both

granddaughters this past summer!) He will be sorely missed by many others

including nieces, nephews, and friends, especially Carole Sturgess.

Harold was predeceased by his wife, Anna (2018); his son Robert Waddell and

his first wife, Lynne; and his grandson, Robert Thibault.

Many thanks to Dr. Graeme Honeyman for his ongoing care and patience. A

special thanks also goes out to dad’s aides, Elvie and Linda. They provided him

with excellent care and companionship for the past 23 months.

His funeral, small and private as he wished, took place on October 15th.