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In Memory of
Harold Everet Zavitz
1928 - 2017
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Paul & Mary Janes posted a condolence
Sunday, January 15, 2017
We are sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We got to know Harold while preparing the Warwick Township history. He was very helpful with that project. We also learned a great deal about maple syrup making while visiting the Zavitz sugar bush over the years. He and Irene enjoyed preserving many objects in their antique collection at the sugar bush and explaining the use of them. Harold was a real gentleman.
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Deb Wilson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 15, 2017
My earliest memories of Uncle Harold are of him leading the Sunday school worship - his tall, lean handsome figure proudly belting out Jesus Loves Me with his head held high, his blue eyes sparkling. He always seemed to enjoy the birthday cake piggy bank and letting us children deposit our coins into the slot. Harold to me was strong and steadfast but I will also forever be grateful to him for his gentle, quiet support in tough times. He was a man of many talents and much integrity and his presence on this earth will be missed. But now he is seeing his Jesus face to face and I'm sure will be enjoying the great reunion.
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wendy matthews posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
My Condolences on your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy
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Marie Firth and Bob Woodall posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Our sympathy to the family.
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Bud & Aggie St. Peter posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to all the families
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Linda Nugent posted a condolence
Saturday, January 14, 2017
I will miss Harold greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with Irene and her family. Peace be with you all.
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Julielynn Miller, Jill Clancy and families pledged to donate to Arkona Baptist Church
Friday, January 13, 2017
Missing a wonderful person and uncle.
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Marian Gordon-Rumford posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2017
Dear Zavitz family
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Harold. Your family were the best neighbors and friends when we were growing up. Although Harold was a bit older, I do remember his musical talents at S.S.#6 school Christmas concerts.
Sending thoughts and prayers
Marian Rumford
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Jack & Jean McPherson posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2017
Irene, from our family to yours our sympathy in the passing of Harold , We will truly miss him especially when we gather as friends . Keeping all of you in our prayers. Jack & Jean McPherson
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Paul Tobin posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2017
In memory of Uncle Harold:
I too have memories of helping Uncle Harold in the sugarbush trudging through knee deep snow helping deliver the liquid gold from tree to shanty via the little tank behind the tractor that sometimes I admittedly over filled only to see 5 or 10 gallons of that tree sap come sloshing out each side of the open tank while going through the many potholes and tree root obstacles on route to the shanty. Uncle Harold was a part of my life as a young adult (18 - 20) at which time I lived with him and my Aunt Irene.I remember as an aspiring future Autobody repairman but still in high school I would love to spend lots of weekends out there working on... or should I say playing with their old retired 1966 Dodge that Harold had given to me. Admittedly lots of pop rivets and warped welds later the car would never see the road again but I had lots of fun learning! I also was thankful for Uncle Harolds patience with my teenage irresponsibility whether I was leaving his tools under the car or the empty tanks when he would go to use the torches! or me hammering, grinding or firing up the old car less the muffler when he was having his sunday afternoon naps!. Thank you for being there and being part of the formative years of my life.
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Cynthia Trapp donated to CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU DIABÈTE
Friday, January 13, 2017
In memory of Harold E Zavitz - with love to the Otto's and the entire family - Gary & Cindy Trapp
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Julianne Atchison posted a condolence
Friday, January 13, 2017
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
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Ruth Gordon Munro posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the whole Zavitz family at this sad time with the passing of Harold
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Marlene MacKenzie posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Irene & family
Thinking of your family at this sad time. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Memories are a precious keepsake.
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Gail Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
My condolences to Irene and family. Enjoy all of the memories you have made.
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Glenn and Lynne Stott posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
To the Zavitz family,
We extend our sincere condolences on the passing of Harold and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Glenn and Lynne Stott
Arkona
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Margaret Egan pledged to donate to Arkona Baptist Church
Thursday, January 12, 2017
In Memory of my brother Harold Zavitz. Use this towards purchasing the chair lift, please
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Margaret Egan donated to CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU DIABÈTE
Thursday, January 12, 2017
In memory of my brother Harold Zavitz
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Margaret and John Egan uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Harold taking his holidays he said when he was making maple syrup
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Margaret and John Egan posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Dear Irene, Lorraine, Wilbert, Kathy and your families. So saddened at the passing of Harold. Being the youngest sibling I never got to see Harold growing up. He was 17 when I was born, working out on the telephone lines. One year when I was about 5 he was home for the weekend. It was Easter weekend to be exact and he brought me a present. I opened it and there to my amazement was the most beautiful little red velvet hat. I loved that little hat and when he would be home and took me to Sunday school I wore it with such pride. We shall miss his smile and sense of humour, his stories of long ago. So many fond memories of being at the sugar bush, the music at Gramma Fraser's. Much love always Big Brother
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Orville and Janice Zavitz posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Our sincere and condolences: Irene, Wilbert, Lorraine, Kathy and families.
In memory of my last of three big brothers.
Harold, being 15 years older than myself helped to raise me I am sure.
We shared many of the same interest and traits with both of us seeming to be able to eat as much as we wanted too without putting on any weight.
We both enjoyed working with our honeybees from childhood to present, a trait probably passed on from our Dad and Grandfather.
We both esteemed in our interest of electronics and the repair of items with both of us having a business for many years doing just that.
Our father and mother made maple syrup and this interest was installed into all of us.
After retiring and closing our electronic store in Simcoe in 1997, I left myself open to helping Harold make maple syrup each spring as my next older brother Grant was beginning slow down on the night shift. See the pattern?
I spent many a night over the years boiling sap in his two evaporators, then going home at dawn, beat, tired and hungry. Always met by another one of Irene's big breakfast
The syrup shanty near Arkona now stands silent with only the memories of that sweet smelling aroma of boiling sap and the rising of steam out of the overhead vents.
We are really going to miss you brother and brother in-law. Looking forward to seeing you in heaven.
Orville and Janice Zavitz
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Dave & Norma Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Irene & Family: Our thoughts are with you and your family. May family memories help you at this difficult time.
Dave & Norma Wilson
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Harry Emma Van Kessel posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Zavitz Family.
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Lois Kriese posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
To Irene and family
Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers our with you.
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Forest Agri Services donated to CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION/ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DU DIABÈTE
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Sandra McLellan Robertson posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Dear Irene and families
I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Mom always spoke so highly of Harold and looked forward to his maple syrup each year.
Sandra McLellan Robertson
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Elaine Bock posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Dear Irene & family
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Harold.
I'm currently in Florida and I'm sorry that I cannot be there in person.
Just know that I will be praying for you and yours and accept my deepest sympathy. It is so hard to loose a loved one that you have spent so many years with.
Love & Sympathy
Elaine
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Cathy Slegers-Martin posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Irene and family,
So sorry to read about the passing of Harold. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories eventually bring you peace.
Cathy
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Anne & Raymond Wight posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Irene and Family---Our condolences go to all the family as truly you have lost a man that not only was your role model but so much more. He was a quiet gently loving man, willing to help and support those that needed it and a friend to all. Our prayers go out to you all and in the knowledge that you will all be reconnected in the future. Anne & Raymond Wight
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Allan and Lynnda Burr posted a condolence
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Irene and family.
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. We do remember Harold and his care for people. A wonderful man and appreciated by many. My father, who passed away several years ago, always spoke well of Harold also. I am sure there now is a siginificant hole in your family, but we do know he is with his Lord and Saviour. However, we also know a loss is a loss. Blessings, love, prayers, and our sympathy to you at this time.
Allan and Lynnda Burr
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Lorraine Otto uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Dad was happiest when he was outdoors enjoying his sugar bush, planting or harvesting!
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Cal Zavitz uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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A typical day smiling and happy in the sugar shanty.
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Kandi Richardson Boardman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
On behalf of my family, I express our sincere sympathy and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We share many fond memories of a friendship that extended over many years. I remember his smile as he tended the evaporator in the sugar bush, his ready response to a furnace service call, his friendly greetings when we visited your home, and most of all his faithful friendship to all of our family. May the hope of heaven and the love of God comfort your hearts. In Christian love, the Elgin Richardson family
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Cal Zavitz posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Condolences Aunt Irene, Wilbert, Lorraine, Kathy and family.
I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle Harold from over the years, particularly year after year out at the sugar bush collecting sap working as a kid every March break struggling through snow and mud as a little guy working at the old shanty, and then eventually moving up at the road in the new location. Payment always came as a little liquid gold in a jar that we rationed and cherished to the last drop. A lot of times hanging around the evaporator as dad kept the fire going, and dad and Harold would get telling stories from the past when they were boys drawing sap with horse team and making syrup out on the home farm. A lot of great memories.
Always enjoyed the stories and conversations as a kid, and in later years sitting around the table hearing tales about his early years spurring up poles working for the telephone company and some of the antics that went on. Always had stories and tales to listen to when the brothers all got together.
I can only imagine that things are continuing on once again now as Harold joins Lawrence, Sam, and dad (Grant) in heaven with the stories and reminiscing in this reunion, but in their new bodies and in the house of the lord.
....and if there are sugar maple's in heaven....the 4 of them will surely be gearing up for the beginning of yet another syrup season I'm certain.
For those left behind, hold onto all those fond memories and celebrate a great life. This was 88yrs well lived, and countless people forever touched.
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Joe and Janet Sales posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Zavitz family. Harold has left behind an amazing legacy for his family and future generations.
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John O'Neil & Dianne Vermunt posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Condolences to the Zavitz family. Lots of memories over the years - when I was a kid and Harold would come, any time of the day or night, to fix the old Beatty piston pump in our basement so the livestock would have water. Our thoughts are with you.
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Marjorie Emery posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Dear Irene and Family,
I was so saddened to read of Harolds passing, I hold many fond memories of him, our church family and the choir.His quiet nature spoke volumes to us young people ! May you cherish all your wonderful memories of a great man who lived and loved his family and his Lord! I will continue to hold you close in thought and prayer as you celebrate Harold.
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Beth Coleman-Blunt posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Sorry to hear about your Dad Lorraine, thinking of you.
Beth
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Wilma (Van Bree) Wood posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
My family was always in good hands thanks to Harold :-) He will be sadly missed.
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Cindy and John Slegers posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zavitz family. I will always remember Uncle Herold for his quick wit and his caring interest in our lives. I have fond memories of him at our family dinners. He will be missed by so many.
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The family of Harold Everet Zavitz uploaded a photo
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
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