July 9 1930 to November 5 2018
Peacefully with family at his side after a long battle with cancer at Sunnybrook hospital. He will be missed by his wife Margaret and sons Thomas (Maria) and Peter (Genevieve) and their children Celeste and Adam. Henry had a rich and wonderful life. He rose to ranks of CFO at Goodyear Canada Inc., after serving that corporation for many years in an International capacity, which took him to many countries. He came to Canada in the mid 1950's after the war, to begin a new life in a country he dearly loved and married Margaret in 1953. After starting his family overseas he returned to Canada in the mid 1970's settling in Oakville, Ontario. Henry was President of Oakville and Milton Rotary chapters, held volunteer management positions in the Oakville Aquatic Club and Oakville Midget Rangers hockey back in the day and was very active in serving communities in swimming, hockey and Rotary clubs. Was a member of the FEI, Financial Executives International and was President of a Condominium corporation in North York for a few years. Always a stalwart and honest man, Henry served with honor, keenness, persistence and fairness to his fellow man and company alike. Henry liked classical music dearly and often played Mozart, Bach and Beethoven along with other classical composers. An avid stamp collector, Henry liked the history stamps provided of current and past people, places and things, and spent many hours with his collection. If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Research Institution, which was instrumental in providing the care needed for Henry at the end of his life. A private family service was held at the Jerrett North York Funeral Home.
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