Howard Joseph Paul Marsh, passed away peacefully at the Willowgrove LTC on August 14, 2019 at the age of 87. Predeceased by his wife Marilyn (2017). Father of Robert (Barb), Howard Jr. (Pam) and Steve (Rose). Grandfather to Jason, Anna (Al), Thomas (Amanda), Jaclyn (Brandon), Jarred (Renée). Great grandfather to Haley, Liam and Luc. Brother of Jim (Perry) of North Bay.Great grandfather of Ainsley and Loralai. Predeceased by brother Bud and sister in law Diane.
Long retired from the Canadian Navy, Canadian Air Force and Co-operators Insurance. He was an avid aviation enthusiast and lover of dogs. A life long member of The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA).
A very special thanks to the Willowgrove LTC who helped make the rest of his life, the best of his life. We are eternally grateful to the entire staff, especially the PSW's for their outstanding care. Also, the Doctors and staff at St. Joseph's Hospital 4CTU for their diligent care.
A celebration of Howard's life will take place on September 12, 2019 at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Ave E Hamilton ON. Service at 11 A.M. with reception to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cresmountfennellchapel.com for the Marsh family.
Given Howard's active role at the Willow Grove - running the Tuck Shop and helping Veterans and other residents - we ask, in lieu of flowers, for contributions to be made, in his honour, to the Willowgrove Resident Memorial Fund. Funds will help those who lack some basic clothing necessities of life and would make Howard very happy to know his legacy of kindness lives on. Please contact Cresmount Funeral Home to make a contribution.
"God Bless Our Mr. Fantastic"
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