Dr. Harold Elford Short

It is with profound sadness, but

with cherished memories, that we

share the news of the death of Dr.

Harold Elford Gilmour Short. He

passed away peacefully at the age

of 79 in West Vancouver. He will be

lovingly remembered by his

devoted wife, Dawn, and their

children Christopher (Lorinda and

Mark) and Vanessa (Jeff, Alyssa

and Samantha), as well as his

brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces

and nephews, and his dear

cousins. Harry was born in 1937 in Montreal.

His devoted parents were Colonel Harold E.

and Mrs. Mabel F. Short. He attended Selwyn

House, Ashbury College, the University of

New Brunswick and finally, McGill University

for his Degree in Dental Surgery. He married

Dawn (ne´e Cotnam) in Ottawa and, with their

wedding gifts in their Volvo, left Montreal to

drive out west to Vancouver. He established a

family dental practice and served on several

hospital staffs in New Westminster. He was

respected and admired by both colleagues

and patients for his professional and kind

nature. Harold and Dawn recently celebrated

their 50th Wedding Anniversary last summer

among close family and dear friends. Our

Harry was a darling Husband, a proud Father

and a beloved “Grandude”. He had a

wonderful sense of humour and an endearing

smile. He was a social gentleman and a

diligent scholar with an extremely generous

spirit! We miss him terribly and he will forever

remain in our hearts. A memorial service was

held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 for his

immediate family at St. Timothy’s Anglican

Church in North Vancouver. Our Tribute to

dear Harry’s Life will take place on

Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at the

Stanley Park Pavilion Tea Room/

Ballroom. If you wish to make a donation in

lieu of flowers, please consider the Canadian

Cancer Foundation. A special Thank You to

Dr. B. Norton and the staff at Inglewood Care

Centre for their support.

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