Harper will be sadly missed by his wife Marie (McIsaac, married 66 years) , daughter Kelly (Norm), son Rob (Nancy) and daughter Denice. He will also be fondly remembered by his grandsons, Matthew, Sam, Jonathan,Chris and Kyle. Harper was predeceased by his brothers John, Lee and Marshall and his sister Lyla Trites.
Harper was born in Bathurst New Brunswick in 1928. He grew up on his family farm on the shore of Chaleur Bay. It was here during the Depression and War years that he learned the value of family, friends, hard work and the natural environment. His memoriesof these good years were a source of comfort to him in his last few years as he bravely faced dementia. He faced his illness with courage, resilience and humour.
We will remember him as an avid gardener, Tiger Cat fan, animal lover, handyman and environmentalist, long before it was trendy to be one. Harper was a huge hockey fan and he passed his love of the sport to his son and grandsons. Harper was a retired employee of the Hamilton School Board and he was blessed with thirty years of retirement.
We would like to thank Dr Ann Douglas, Dr Ruth Morris and her staff, Dr Frank Murphy, PSW Teresa from Bayshore and the awesome staff at The Meadows Long Term Care home where dad resided for the past four years.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Harper has requested cremation and private burial. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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