Friday, January 7, 2011

Harman Earle

(a veteran of WWII)
In his 84th year died peacefully at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Friday, January 7, 2011 due to complications from a stroke that occurred on January 2nd. Loving husband of Gladys for 63 years. Devoted father of Carolyn Grossinger, Diane 'Dee' (John) Woolfries, Gord (Phyllis), Bruce (Catherine Irwin), Joanne Besley, Pauline (Chris) Lloyd, Irene (Ian) Gallaugher and Mark (Cathy). Proud grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Harman is survived by his brother Nelson. Predeceased by his sister Hazel and brothers Jack, Tom, Harold, Howard and Bob. He will be missed by his faithful four-legged buddy Champ. Harman enjoyed his long, healthy life as a farmer and will be remembered as a strong pillar of the community who touched many lives through the Honeywood Arena, Horning's Mills United Church and the Shelburne Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, to name a few.
Arrangements entrusted to the Doney Funeral Home, Shelburne (519)925-2830. The family will receive friends at the Royal Canadian Legion, Shelburne on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Harman’s life will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 from 1-5 p.m.: visitation 1-2 p.m., service 2-3 p.m., celebration of life 3-5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Shelburne. Cremation with spring interment at Badjeros Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Honeywood Arena, Shelburne Public Library or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated by the family.