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Passed away peacefully at Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry on Friday December 12, 2025 at the age of 88 years. Loved and missed by his wife of 68 years; Denise (nee Denis). Lovingly remembered by his daughters Brenda Risdahl and Clara McTavish. Cherished Papa of Amanda, Wes, Krista, Kristopher and Jessica and Great Papa of Jordana, Brody, Keenan, Caleb, Austin, Lennie and Posy. Also survived by his siblings Howard, Patricia Walton, Diane Home and Scott. Predeceased by his son Mike and siblings Ken, Beulah, Ron and Lois.
Harold was a loving and caring man who always supported his family and never judged. He loved going for walks and meeting friends along the way. He also enjoyed golfing, gardening and building outdoor furniture. His membership with the Lions Club brought him a great amount of joy.
A memorial service will be held at Low & Low Funeral Home, 23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, on Saturday December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to share memories, express condolences or make donations www.lowandlow.ca.
Oak Ridges Hospice, Port Perry
1722 Scugog Street, Port Perry ON L9L1E2
Tel: 1-289-225-0202
Email: mbetlem@oakridgeshospice.com
Web: https://www.oakridgeshospice.com/
Canadian Cancer Society
55 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto ON M4V2Y7
Tel: 1-888-939-3333
Web: https://www.cancer.ca/en/?region=on