Obituary for Ralph Andrew Harkies
Harkies, Ralph Andrew
Passed away peacefully at Shelburne Long Term Care on Friday, April 16, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Lewis) 2012. Cherished father of Rob (Nicole) of Niagara Falls and Debbie (2020). Lovingly remembered by his grandson Dylan. Predeceased by his siblings; Jack (1989), Bessie (1992), Charlie (1996), James (1997), Mary (2017), Ruth (2020), and Grace (2021). Ralph was a long time Orangeville resident and worked for Ontario Hydro for 40 years. He was active in Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church and community activities.
Many thanks to staff at Lord Dufferin Centre and Shelburne Long Term Care for the excellent care over the past months.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
If you wish to make a donation in Ralph's memory, please consider Sick Kids Foundation or Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church.
A tree will be planted in memory of Ralph in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The next annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Passed away peacefully at Shelburne Long Term Care on Friday, April 16, 2021 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Lewis) 2012. Cherished father of Rob (Nicole) of Niagara Falls and Debbie (2020). Lovingly remembered by his grandson Dylan. Predeceased by his siblings; Jack (1989), Bessie (1992), Charlie (1996), James (1997), Mary (2017), Ruth (2020), and Grace (2021). Ralph was a long time Orangeville resident and worked for Ontario Hydro for 40 years. He was active in Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church and community activities.
Many thanks to staff at Lord Dufferin Centre and Shelburne Long Term Care for the excellent care over the past months.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
If you wish to make a donation in Ralph's memory, please consider Sick Kids Foundation or Tweedsmuir Presbyterian Church.
A tree will be planted in memory of Ralph in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The next annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com