Marvin A. Haggith

It is with great sadness that we announce that Marvin Haggith passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 9, 2016, in his 77th year, after living gracefully and coping bravely with brain cancer for the past 16 months. Marvin is reunited with his dear parents, Marvin, Sr. and Irma, and is survived by his beloved wife, Becky; his cherished sons David (Koriena), Scott (Katie) and Stephen (Gina); grandsons Christian and Luke, and sister, Irma.

Dad lived a full and inspiring life, enjoying great success professionally during his years in pharmaceutical sales and marketing before venturing into executive search and human resources consulting with M.A. Haggith Consultants Ltd. He demonstrated the same passion and pursuit of perfection that served him so well professionally in the hobbies and past times that he enjoyed so much, including carpentry and woodworking; his life-long love of playing the piano; time spent boating on Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe; tours with the York Simcoe Riders Motorcycle Club (Chapter K) and countless hours spent gardening. Dad was a wealth of knowledge on almost any subject and was always eager to help others wherever he could. He will be remembered as a man of faith who taught us many valuable lessons growing up including the importance of hard work and the satisfaction that comes from a ‘job well done’.

Our family is grateful to Dr. James Perry and the staff at Sunnybrook Hospital, as well as to Dr. Paul Randall, Michelle, Erwin, Krista, Anthony and Vilma for their loving care in dad’s final days. Your kindness will always be remembered.

In keeping with dad’s wishes, a private family burial will take place in Windsor, Ontario. An opportunity to celebrate dad’s life with friends will be held in King City on Sunday, January 15 from 1-4 p.m.

In memory of Marvin Haggith, donations to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research - Sunnybrook Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Matthew 25:21 “His Lord said unto him, well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.”