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John Saxton posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Harold was hugely knowledgable about sports cars, enabling him to enjoy thoroughly a few days with Chris, my wife, and me in the Isle of Mann in the late nineties. During various competitive events involving classy machinery from the first six decades of the twentieth century, he would be engaged in deep, technical conversations with owners and drivers. Back here in Essex, county of his birth, he attended a sports car club evening with me, mingling with enthusiasts as though he was a life-long member. I shall never forget the smile on his face as we sped home along unlit country lanes - straight lines are anathema to our road builders - top down, observing Canadian and British speed limits in "aggregate" form. "Escaping" from a fortnight's working in Michigan in 2001, I spent the weekend in Ontario and was honoured with a drive in Harold's painstakingly restored 1961 Austin Healey 100/6. Brave and generous of him to let me loose with her! More importantly, I met the gracious Doris and saw how wonderfully happy they were with one another. Our own circumstances have curtailed our globe trotting and we have sorely missed real contact with far flung family but can still treasure our memories of Harold.
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Evelyn Dorothy Wildy posted a condolence
Sunday, August 8, 2010
I have always had enormous respect and love for my cousin Harold, and we had a wonderful two weeks with him and Doris just after they were married when they visited us and stayed with us in England. I remember his comments when we drove from our home in the west of England to the East to visit my brother John, another car enthusiast. Harold said he expected the road to be built on both sides with houses to house so many people in England and most of the way it was beautiful green countryside. We always kept in touch by mail, and visited him when we went to Canada. Our thoughts are now with Doris and the rest of the family and I am sure their faith will be a great strength to them at this time.
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Lisa Zeler posted a condolence
Monday, July 26, 2010
I remember when Uncle Harold lived on Grand island, the house he had was beautifl. Uncle Harold was the most kind and generous man i have ever had the plaeser of knowing and loving. I will miss him dearly. My heart goes out to everyone in our family in our time of loss.
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Robin Nelson posted a condolence
Sunday, July 25, 2010
"Death Leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal"
~Headstone in Ireland
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Linda Massey (con't) posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2010
I remember him coming to California and we would go out for Sunday brunch. It was a champagne brunch. It was one of the most wonderful times. We would come back home so giddy. Which is where a private joke with Uncle Harold came about, which still makes me smile when I think of it. TAP TAP TAP.
He loved to go to England hunting down parts for his car, I beleive it was called a Wolseley, which he has had since he was 16 years old. Which is remarkable, in itself.
Then along came Doris. He said his life changed after meeting her. He wished he could have met her when he was younger, so he could have even more wonderful memories with her. That she saved his life and made every moment after that cherrished.
Uncle Harold was a kind, gentle, soft spoke man, With high morals and a disaplined approach on life. He has had some hard times but pulled out of them with class and dignity. He was a happy sole with a great sense of humor. He was a perfectionist. He was loved by so many.
He was deeply loved by his family and we will miss him very much.
Written with all of my love, Linda and Lilian
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Linda Massey posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Uncle Harold, a wonderful brother, father, husband, friend, and man.
Born in England, left England at a young age during the depression.
Granddad moved his family to Canada looking for work when Uncle Harold and Aunt Joyce were just young kids.
As a young boy he would make radios. That is all there was at that
time. There were not any televisions.
Uncle Harold broke his leg at the age of 16. Two years later he was in the army. He was in the army for a couple of years and Granddad
wanted him out. Grandad was able to get him out because of the broken leg he had earlier. He would not be able to march properly.
Uncle Harold had a single bed at home and Mom (Lilian)would sleep in it when Uncle Harold was gone in the army. He came home in the middle of the night and how he woke Mom up was to light a stick match and put it close to her eye until she woke up. She says she woke up pretty fast.
As Oldest son of 8 children, Harold followed in his fathers footsteps, learning carpentry as a trade. Teaching and working along side
his dad and his brothers Rob and George. He was a brilliant craftsman.
Like his two younger brothers.
He built his own house on Grand Island for him and his family.
Where he lived for years. He put up garages and garage doors for a living at that time. Which is funny to me, because that is what I was doing for a living.
He also loved to build furniture. Beautiful furniture. He built a
beautiful china cabinet that was at Nana's house.
He had a garage out back, which was heated and would work on cars
or what ever project was going on at the time with Rob and George. I
think he spent most of his time there, at that time.
He was able to take care of Nana when they lived together which was
a god send for I think both of them.
I remember him
coming to California and we would go out for Sunday brunch. It was a champagne brunch. It was one of the most wonderful times. We would come back home so giddy. Which is where a private
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Catherine Saxton Earle posted a condolence
Friday, July 23, 2010
We are deeply saddened by our loss of uncle Harold, we will cherish the memories of the great times we spent together. To Doris, May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
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John Armstrong posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2010
I always appreciated Uncle Harold's kind and warm personality. He was unique.
To Doris, Mom, and all my Uncles and Aunts, I my condolences.
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Donna Massey Rathman posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I will truly miss you Uncle Harold. We had many great time together and I will treasure every memory.
To Doris, I am deeply saddened for your loss and wish you great comfort.
