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• Jan 17, 2021

  Tina Derry

  So sad and sorry to hear of Mr. Harness passing!! He was one of my teachers 1974/75. He had such a positive impact on my learning! He was a wonderful man and teacher! Many blessings to his family for strength at this sad time!

• Jan 17, 2021

  Caroline Rendall (Mossey)

  I have fond memories of Mr. Harmer working with us on The Forest Prince at Ridgeway (circa 1980).  Mr. Harmer was creative and good-humoured.  My condolences to his family.

• Jan 17, 2021

  Judy Owen-Zarowny

  I was very sad to hear of Mr Harmers passing.
  He was a great teacher mentor and friend
  His time spent dropping in at the Owen house for a dessert and some laughs and jokes 
  Will always be a part of my fondest memories of Dave
  I am so sorry for your loss of your husband father and grandfather
  he will be missed but not forgotten 
  Judy Owen Zarowny
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Jan 17, 2021

  James Ridge

  My condolences to the Harmer family.
  
  He was one of my teachers at Ridgeway, and I remember him fondly. He was particularly patient with me, which I have always appreciated. He made a difference in my life, and I know many others. 
  
  My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. 

• Jan 17, 2021

  Marj (Owen) Nicholson

  Remember great times in Dave’s class in grade 5!!  Some may remember him hiding a cat in the room!!  Playing road hockey with him... he would bring in autographs of famous people... Don Rickles is one I remember 
  ....he made school fun!!  RIP Dave!!
  My thoughts and prayers to the family
  Marj (Owen) Nicholson 

• Jan 17, 2021

  Janice (Owen) Shaw

  Dave was my grade 5 teacher at Woodcrest Public School in 1963, and a favorite memory was Scraps the cat that jumped through the open window and the kittens born in the scrap box in coat closet. A wonderful teacher who was kind, caring and made learning fun.  He got to know our family through visits with my parents, usually on his lunch hour from school...lots of lemon pie and laughs. In 1973 he was the master of ceremonies at my wedding and I still have the metal horseshoe he gave us for good luck. To Marlene, John, Jimmy and Janice and families...very sorry for the loss of Dave, your husband, father, father in law and grandfather.  May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.
  In sympathy
  Janice Shaw

• Jan 17, 2021

  Suier Richardson

  So sorry for your loss, I always enjoyed Dave's stories and his charming personality, I often called him and Ken the charming Harmers.  He brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family

• Jan 18, 2021

  Bettyanne

  Dear Janice & Chris, Kelly & Jim, Marlene and the rest of the family,
  
   The very first time I walked into the Harmer family home I had this overwhelming feeling of love! I had never met Parents that could make you feel instantly like part of the family. Your childhood home felt like walking into a museum of history that I would have paid an admission to spend time! Your dad was so much fun and he has passed his wonderful qualities on to his children and their family! I will forever be grateful that I had the pleasure to know this amazing man and his family.
  My sincere condolences for your loss. Although the time I spent with him was brief I adored him! I can’t even imagine the amount of people that he had a positive effect on. 
  He will be fondly remembered.
  
  Love always,
  Bettyanne xo 

• Jan 18, 2021

  Jennifer Sutton

  Our whole family is very sorry to hear of your loss. David was a very warm and fascinating person to talk with. I remember him being very proud to talk about his garden. He was always very welcoming to everyone, even having our surprise shower at his home. I know your family will miss him greatly but will have thousands of happy memories of him. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
  
  Jennifer, Christopher, Terra, Cyan and Orion Sutton

• Jan 18, 2021

  Pascale Matar

  My condolences to the Harmer Family. May you always hold fond memories of his life with you. 
  
  Pascale Matar

• Jan 18, 2021

  Mel Bennett

  I'm sorry to hear of David's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.

• Jan 18, 2021

  thelma owen

  My  deepest  sympathy  to  all the  family. I have so many  wonderful
  memories  of  Dave especially with  my  girls Taking them ice skating
  at your  home in Bowmanville and hot chocolate  Taking them to  Toronto
  to see his sister  perform Many times  he  came     at  noon at  lunch  hour  for  his  usual  lemon  pie    and  cookies. Many year ago he  took
  our  family  to his parents  who  I  knew   very  well  to see color  T V
  which is parents  just  got. He was  master of  ceremonies  at my 
  daughters  wedding  He was   such a  wonderful  kind  man and 
  very  much loved by   my  family. We  had  many  happy  times  with him
  He  will be  fondly  remembered
  
  Thelma Owen

• Jan 18, 2021

  Shanelle Charles

  My sincerest condolences to you and the family, John. May you all be comforted by the love that surrounds you.  

• Jan 18, 2021

  Laurier Brown

  Please accept my sincere condolences. I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

• Jan 18, 2021

  Kathleen A. Jackson

  I am very saddened to learn of Mr. Harmer's passing. My most sincere condolences to the Harmer family.

• Jan 18, 2021

  Brad Whitehouse

  John, my deepest sympathies to you and the Harmer Family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

• Jan 18, 2021

  Briony Smith

  Sorry to hear about your dad, John--he looks like he led an interesting life! 

• Jan 18, 2021

  Elaine Marcotte

  So sorry for your loss, John. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

• Jan 18, 2021

  Teresa Van Veghel (Crompton)

  Deepest sympathies go out to the Harmer family. We were neighbours for a number of years and will remember them with fondness. "Mr. Harmer", as we knew him as kids, was always friendly and kind to our family (even after listening to the puck hit our garage door for the 100th time). He was an interesting person and an animated speaker. We remember watching him, on many occasions, tending to his garden through our "shared hedge" and are truly sorry for your loss - He certainly was a good man.

• Jan 18, 2021

  Lee Hubbell

  My heartfelt condolences to the Harmer Family. I remember him as one of my favourite teachers at Ridgeway. A wonderful person with a wonderful sense of humour. He will be truly my missed. 

• Jan 18, 2021

  Michelle Drake (Gill)

  Sincere sympathy to the family from the Gill family.

• Jan 19, 2021

  Glenn Lomas

  I was so sad to hear of Dave's passing. He was a wonderful man. 

• Jan 19, 2021

  Melissa Furdal

  My deepest condolences on your loss John. Wishing you and your family strength during this difficult time. May you find comfort in loving memories.

• Jan 19, 2021

  Carolyn Treadgold

  Dear Harmer Family
  I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I have fond memories of his history classes at Ridgeway, being in the musicals he directed, and of babysitting John, Jim and Janice and teaching the boys piano lessons. I am thinking of you all.
  Carolyn (Whitbread) Treadgold

• Jan 19, 2021

  Hanh Vo

  I am so sorry for your loss, John. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

• Jan 19, 2021

  Valentina Pcenicni-Smith

  Mr. Harmer was a teacher of mine at Ridgeway. I believe he taught History and made it fun to learn. I still enjoy all facets of History as well as other subjects and continue to learn throughout my lifetime. He had a knack of making it interesting. Thanks Mr Harmer!
  My deepest sympathy during this time of great pain to all family and friends and colleagues and all who knew him.
  

• Jan 20, 2021

  Anna and Lucio Costantino

  Janice and family, 
  May the loving memories of your dad give you comfort and peace

• Jan 20, 2021

  Rhonda Nicholson

  Dear Harmer family, Words are difficult at the time of loss but hopefully all the wonderful tributes to such an amazing man will bring you all some comfort. My thoughts are with you. “ To Live in the Hearts of Those We Love is Not to Die,”

• Jan 21, 2021

  Joe and Donna Krasnaj

   Dear Marlene and Family
  Donna and I were very saddened to hear that Dave had passed. He was a unique person who always made people around him feel special. We will never forget the Mock Wedding he gave us upon our engagement. He always had a little smile or a word of cheer when we met. Our deepist sympathy to all the family.

• Jan 21, 2021

  Kathy Ranstead

  Dear Marlene, 
  Tom and I were so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We owe a debt of gratitude to Helen and Stan for introducing us to you and Dave. Right from the first time we met we felt a special kinship with you both. Dave was a man who genuinely loved his fellowman and always made one feel so comfortable in his presence.  He had a wonderful sense of humour and was a born story teller. We always looked forward to renewing our acquaintance with you both whenever we were invited to one of Helen and Stan's parties!  You complimented one another so well and were the other half of a perfect pair.  You will miss him so much, I know, as will your children and grandchildren.  He was a wonderful friend, husband, father and grandfather. 
  My daughter, Carole Ann also sends her sincere condolences to you, John and family. 
  With much love and affection, Tom Corby and Kathy Ranstead

• Jan 21, 2021

  Susan ( Kerr) Crase

  Dear Marlene and the whole family-
  Very sorry today to hear of David’ s passing.  My warm memories of Dave go back to when he was on staff at Ridgeway Public School in the  early ‘70s and I attended there for grade 7 and 8.   I remember his great sense of humour and his wonderful booming voice.  Other great memories of his production of The Forest Prince in which Dave coached me at 13  to play an old stooped woman with a cane, Mother Vanya.  Dave had a very big heart and was excellent in helping the development of many young people who he brought out the best in as an educator.  Very sorry for your loss.  God bless David 

• Jan 21, 2021

  Marlene Owen

  Marlene and family
  Please accept my most sincere condolences at this most difficult time.I’ll never forget how kind you were by letting me park on your driveway so many years ago. I’ll never forget Dave’s cheerful personality and warm smile.Boyh of you were such kind individuals. May Dave Rest In Peace and May God give all of you the strength to navigate the future.
  Blessings for all, Marlene Owen

• Jan 22, 2021

  Noam Lamdan

  My deepest condolences to you and your family, John. May your sweet memories, which you've shared with me through your photos from time to time, offer you some comfort.
  Love, Noam

• Jan 22, 2021

  Jazz Batish

  Dear Jim, 
  
  My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Jim. May your father rest in peace. I wish you all the love and strength to get through this difficult time. 
  
  Take care,
  Jazz

• Jan 22, 2021

  Nidhi Joshi

  Dear Jim,
  
  When I was reading above condolences, each memory of Mr. Dave Harmer made me realize source of you being so fun & caring. Our condolences for you & Harmer family in this difficult time. I am grateful to have a friend/mentor like you.
  
  From Nidhi & Harsh Joshi

• Jan 22, 2021

  Ramon Virk

  My sincerest sympathies go out to you Jim and your family.  I know your family and this world has lost a great man in your father.  May he rest in peace. 

• Jan 25, 2021

  Al Kershaw

  Dave was a unique man, human being, father, grandfather, teacher, co-worker and friend.  It was my privilege to be his co-worker and especially his friend.  He left an imprint on me professionally and as a human.  
  His support of his students was of the highest quality and they loved him for it.  His sense of humanity paved the way for his  students to be successful.
  His smile and humour will live with me forever.  Thanks, Dave, for sharing part of your life with me.