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ARTS: Harry of Seaforth

Posted By Haskett Funeral Home On October 21, 2024 @ 5:44 PM In Obituary,Seaforth | 75 Comments

ARTS: Harry of Seaforth

Passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the age of 95. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Nelly (Smits) Arts for 63 years. Loving father of Joanne (Larry), John (Hilrita), Harry (Donna), Gary (Pat), Lou (Gina), Dan (Heather), Tony (Susan), and Marg (Bill). Cherished Grandpa of Jeremy, Kevin (Megan); Robyn (Adam), Nicholas, Tyson (Jenn), Hailey, Kaleb (Taylor); Jenna (Matthew), Abby (Blake), Trisha (Charles); Ally (Mark); Justin (Jessica), Kaitlin (Jesse), Tabitha (Justin), Natasha; Katlyn; Ashley (Dorothy), Kristen (Matt), Jesse (Alex), and Jason. Great-grandpa of Gabryelle; Anderson, Hudson, Griffin; Rylee, Emma, Dylan; Mila, Maxine, Niko; Louie, Nora; Chloe; Lincoln, Hayden, Austin; Scarlett; Mckinley, Riley, Avery; Harold, and Eleanor. Dear brother of Mary, Till, Nellie, Anne, George (Mary Lou), Henny, Bill (Mary Lou), Hubert (June); and brother-in-law of Francien, Oda, Jan, and Mien. Predeceased by his son Joseph, parents John and Anna (Kessels) Arts, sister Dean (Martin), brother Leo, and siblings-in-law, Cor, Gary, Pierre, Marie (Gerhard), Jo (Francis), Jo, Trus (Jan), Louis (Toos), and Huub. Harry will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Uniac and the entire staff at Huronlea Home for the Aged for the love and care provided to Harry during his stay.

Harry’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Saturday, October 26th at 11 AM. Interment at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seaforth. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to gather at the Seaforth Community Centre for a time of reception.

If you are unable to attend the service in person, the family invites you to watch the mass recording on Saturday afternoon at www.facebook.com/haskettfh.

Donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.


Condolences for the family of “ARTS: Harry of Seaforth”

Condolence from Barbara and Dennis Courtis on October 21st, 2024 6:27 PM

To all of Uncle Harry’s family, sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Tom Barry on October 21st, 2024 6:49 PM

Our Condolences on the passing of Harry Sr.

Condolence from Gary and Dianne Bennett on October 21st, 2024 7:09 PM

With our deepest sympathy , to the Art’s family . Thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.

Condolence from KIM KRUSE on October 21st, 2024 8:29 PM

Thinking of you and your family, Harry and Donna. May your memories help you at this difficult time.
Kim and George

Condolence from Mary, Kevin, Curtis(Nicole) and Courtney Bennett on October 21st, 2024 9:46 PM

To The Arts Family; sending you our deepest condolences on the passing of Harry Sr. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. 🤍

Condolence from Colin Young on October 22nd, 2024 7:54 AM

Harry and Donna and Entire Art’s Family
I so sorry for your loss of your dad may his memory be a blessing

Condolence from Kate Farwell on October 22nd, 2024 8:36 AM

Uncle John, Tante Hilrita, Robyn, Nick, Tyson, Hailey, Kaleb & families –

My condolences on your family’s loss of your dad, grandpa & great-grandpa. Thinking of you and sending my love.

Condolence from Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson on October 22nd, 2024 9:14 AM

Sending sincere condolences to everyone. May all your happy memories help you through these difficult times. Sending hugs,

Dorothy + Russ

Condolence from Sibyl Henderson on October 22nd, 2024 9:18 AM

To the Arts family we offer our condolences. We were in awe to read the obituary of this man’s beautiful big family. What a wonderful way to leave this world surrounded by so much love. Bill and Sibyl Henderson

Condolence from Liz (Pryce) Jenkin on October 22nd, 2024 9:32 AM

Harry, Donna and Family

Extending my sympathies for the loss of your father. May the love and memories you shared provide comfort and support in the days ahead.

Condolence from Connie & Mike Marion on October 22nd, 2024 10:24 AM

Sorry to hear this. Sending hugs and prayers to the family 🙏🏻🤗

Condolence from Keith and Joan Eaton on October 22nd, 2024 10:31 AM

Arts Family, we are so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. We have been friends for many years and have lots of great memories. He sure will be missed by all.

Condolence from Ann (Rivers) Preszcator on October 22nd, 2024 10:43 AM

Dear Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Condolence from Brian & Helen Oldfield on October 22nd, 2024 10:55 AM

To the Arts Family we send our heartfelt condolences and prayers at this sad time.

Condolence from John Munro on October 22nd, 2024 11:03 AM

Sorry to see Harry has passed away . May our thoughts and prayers be with all the family members. John Munro & Rose Burgess

Condolence from Ron & Betty McCallum on October 22nd, 2024 11:21 AM

To The Arts family.
Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Harry Sr.We are thinking of you all.
Ron &Betty McCallum

Condolence from Carolanne Doig on October 22nd, 2024 11:26 AM

To the entire Arts family, my sincerest sympathy. Thinking of all at this sad time.

Condolence from (Janice Carnochan on October 22nd, 2024 11:39 AM

To the entire Arts Family, extending deepest sympathy to All. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Gord And Janice

Condolence from Bill Duffy on October 22nd, 2024 12:00 PM

Tony and Susan and Family sorry to hear of your Dads passing my sincere sympathies to you and all the Arts Families.

Condolence from Brian and Wendy Murray on October 22nd, 2024 1:43 PM

Sending sincere condolences to the Arts family. Harry has gifted all with a long life and many memories for comfort in the days ahead.

Condolence from Glen and Deb Haney on October 22nd, 2024 2:43 PM

Dear Arts family.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Dad, Grandpa , Oppa and friend.
Harry’s strong farming background reminds us of his hard work farming and life. What a memorable virtue to bestow on you , to be able to carry that forward to be appreciated by you all. God s Blessings to at this difficult time.
Glen and Deb Haney

Condolence from Kathy Smith on October 22nd, 2024 3:47 PM

Kathy Smith.

Our condolences to the Arts Family on the passing of Harry sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Bonnie Manders on October 22nd, 2024 3:47 PM

Sincere Sympathy to Till, Hubert & June and all the Arts Famiy.
RIP Harry.

Condolence from John and Michelle Wilson on October 22nd, 2024 4:40 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Harry was a dear man! Sending hugs💕

Condolence from Robert Reid on October 22nd, 2024 4:54 PM

To the entire Arts Family, extending deepest sympathy to All. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Robert and Liz Reid

Condolence from Laura Robinson on October 22nd, 2024 8:02 PM

Heartfelt condolences to my Aunts, Uncles and cousins of the Arts family. So many memories to treasure of a long and full life.

Condolence from Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly on October 22nd, 2024 8:02 PM

Tony, Susan, & all the Arts Families. We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. It’s never easy losing a parent. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly

Condolence from Mary Ann and Carmen Drost on October 22nd, 2024 8:17 PM

To the Arts Family. So very sorry to hear that Harry passed away. What a remarkable long life he lived. I had the pleasure and privilege of cleaning for Harry and Nelly for many years. He loved to talk about farming and his family. Sending our sincere condolences to all of you with the loss of your Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and family member.

Condolence from Louis and Linda Zirk on October 22nd, 2024 9:01 PM

To all Harry’s family, sorry for your loss.

Condolence from Jim & Danica McNichol on October 22nd, 2024 10:20 PM

Our sincere condolences to all the Arts families. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sincerely Jim & Danica

Condolence from Gerry&Cheryl Mclaughlin on October 23rd, 2024 6:48 AM

Harry,Donna
Very sorry for your loss

Condolence from Dennis Murray on October 23rd, 2024 8:28 AM

To the Arts Family

So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences.

Dennis & Debbie Murray

Condolence from Jeff Borland on October 23rd, 2024 9:26 AM

To the Arts family.
Please accept our condolence in the passing of Harry.
We always enjoyed seeing Harry out and helping with the farming operation.

The Borland’s

Condolence from Marlene/ Dave de Vries on October 23rd, 2024 1:01 PM

Sincere Condolences to you All.

Condolence from Aunt Anne , Angela , Kate and Rick on October 23rd, 2024 1:01 PM

Our deepest sympathies to your family and friends , may you cherish all your wonderful memories of a life long lived !

Condolence from Jane Muegge on October 23rd, 2024 4:53 PM

To all of the Arts families-
Sending prayers and sympathy to each of you as journey with this loss
Jane and Len Muegge

Condolence from Barb Flanagan Le Souder on October 23rd, 2024 8:03 PM

To The Arts Family!!
Thinking of you All.. at this difficult time.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Keep all your wonderful memories close to your heart ❤️

Condolence from Jo Van Loon on October 23rd, 2024 8:40 PM

Our sympathies to all the Arts families with the passing of Harry!. Our parents gave us so many opportunities and we honour them by keeping their memory alive. Jo Van Loon and Cinth Vogels

Condolence from Jo Van Loon & Cinth Vogels on October 23rd, 2024 8:45 PM

Our sympathies to all the Arts families with the passing of Harry!. A life well lived!

Condolence from Mary Hulley on October 24th, 2024 11:56 AM

Tony, Susan and all the extended Arts family….please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of Harry.

Condolence from Rob & Joan Roe on October 24th, 2024 1:39 PM

Offering our sincere sympathy to the entire Arts family. Thoughts & prayers for your families at this difficult time 🙏
Rob & Joan Roe (Flanagan)

Condolence from Marian Finlayson on October 24th, 2024 4:01 PM

To the Arts Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your father. May all your happy memories of Harry bring comfort to you at this sad time.

Condolence from Brenda Dalton on October 24th, 2024 4:33 PM

To the Arts Family.

Our sympathy to you in the passing of Harry.

Ken and Brenda Dalton

Condolence from Peter and Elsie willems on October 24th, 2024 4:39 PM

Our Condolences to the Arts family on the passing Harry.
He was a great neighbour. Sorry for your loss.
Peter and Elsie willems

Condolence from Leona and Scoop Williams on October 24th, 2024 6:28 PM

To our cousins, Aunts and Uncles.
Please accept our heart felt condolences to our family members of Uncle Harry.
Sending our love in your time of sorrow.

Condolence from Maureen Flanagan on October 25th, 2024 8:59 AM

My Sympathy to the Arts Family on the passing of your Dad/Grampa. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Brian and Janet Keys and family on October 25th, 2024 9:00 AM

Marg, Bill and the Arts family,
Our deepest condolences. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Condolence from Lida Machan on October 25th, 2024 10:01 AM

John, Hilrita and family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather.
May your fondest memories help you through this difficult time.
Hugs from Dennis and Lida

Condolence from Doug & Jane Smale on October 25th, 2024 10:51 AM

Thinking of you & sending our sympathy to all the families.

Condolence from Rob & Angelique on October 25th, 2024 12:51 PM

Sorry to hear uncle Harry past away. Our deepest sympathy for all our Canadian family Arts-Smits

Condolence from Mark Smits on October 25th, 2024 12:54 PM

Hallo Fam arts
Veel sterkte gewenst met het verlies van jullie vader en opa .
Gr mark en Jolanda en Fam smits

Condolence from Martien en Petra Smits on October 25th, 2024 1:03 PM

Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie vader, schoonvader en opa. Wij herinneren ons Harry als een joviale man, die als hij bij ons in Nederland was, uren aan de keukentafel kon zitten praten. Beste familie Arts, veel sterkte.

Condolence from Th Arts on October 25th, 2024 1:12 PM

Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie (schoon) vader en opa. Heel veel sterkte toegewenst.
Familie Arts uit Well Nederland

Condolence from Rudy Jansen on October 25th, 2024 1:58 PM

Sincerely sorry to all the Arts Family’s with the loss of dad Grappa. He lived a good life Harry Senior., he is at peace 💝💝💝

Condolence from Ulrich and Johanna Hundt on October 25th, 2024 2:34 PM

To John and Hilrita and all the extended family,
we are very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather. What a long and fulfilled life he had!
He was a remarkable person and I am sure he will be missed by all.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
We are thinking of you.

Condolence from Jim and Marg Van Bakel on October 25th, 2024 3:07 PM

So sorry for your loss. The family is in our thoughts and prayers
Jim and Marg Van Bakel

Condolence from Gerda Vanden Hoven on October 25th, 2024 8:43 PM

We extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Arts family.
May all the happy memories you share at this time help ease the sadness of losing your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. What a blessing it was to have him for so many years in your lives. We were neighbours for many years growing up and again when we started farming next door. His legacy continues with his farming sons and grandsons. RIP Harry

Condolence from Henk van de Weijer on October 26th, 2024 7:26 AM

Gecondoleerd met het overlijden van jullie vader en Opa.
Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte toe.
Henk en Henny van de Weijer.

Condolence from Ricki Vansteelandt on October 26th, 2024 9:14 AM

My deepest sympathy to all the Arts family in the loss of your father and grandpa! I remember Harry as a hardworking farmer, even after he moved from the farm! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Ricki

Condolence from Murray and Chris McClure on October 26th, 2024 12:05 PM

Thinking of you all

Condolence from Gerda and Cor Vanden Hoven on October 26th, 2024 1:18 PM

Sincere sympathy on loss of your father, grand and great grand father. Share the happier times and memories of a life well lived. Know that he is gone but not forgotten.

Condolence from Rita Farwell-Hanna on October 26th, 2024 7:07 PM

Hilrita, John and family

My condolences on your loss.

Condolence from Kathy McNichol on October 26th, 2024 8:34 PM

My sympathy to the entire family!Harry was an amazing man and gentleman!I think of him often.He sure was one of a kind!His smile would make my day!He Will be remembered by many!

Condolence from Rick Heywood on October 27th, 2024 8:46 AM

To the Arts Family,

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Harry Sr,

May you find peace in the many years of treasured memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Rick and Renee

Condolence from Bill & Connie Devereaux on October 27th, 2024 11:45 AM

Our deepest prayers and sympathy to you all on the loss of Harry.

Condolence from Lester, Mariska, Nick and Jake Arts on October 27th, 2024 4:56 PM

Sending our deepest condolences to family and friends for the loss of Uncle Harry. So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Coby en Frans van de Pas on October 28th, 2024 7:01 AM

Beste familie, we willen jullie condoleren met het verlies van jullie vader/grootvader/broer en zwager Harry Arts.
In 1975 was oom Harry samen met tante Nel op bezoek in Nederland. We hadden meteen een goede band met elkaar en pwe kunnen ons voorstellen dat hij erg geliefd was binnen de familie.
Veel sterkte toegewenst.

Condolence from Don Van Meyel and Catriona McDonald on October 29th, 2024 6:39 AM

Our condolences to the entire family on the passing of dear Uncle Harry.

Condolence from Tom and Bonnie Johnston on October 29th, 2024 7:31 AM

Our deepest sympathies for all of you in the loss of Harry

Tom and Bonnie Johnston

Condolence from Rob& Susan Nigh on October 29th, 2024 12:51 PM

Sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. Rob has many memories of working for your family. Our condolences go out to all of you’re families 🙏🏻

Condolence from Anita & Bert van Gaal on October 30th, 2024 1:29 PM

Beste familie Arts,

Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie vader, schoonvader en opa. Wij wensen jullie veel sterkte toe.

Condolence from John & Arlene Berendsen on October 31st, 2024 8:36 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time…Arlene & John

Condolence from Dave & Brenda Reid on November 9th, 2024 1:09 AM

We are so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. Many thoughts of the good tunes we all had are running thru our minds right now. Thinking of you all.

Condolence from Coleman on November 17th, 2024 9:50 AM

Dear Tony and Susan,

Bev and I were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We are sending love and hugs. Take care of each other

Love, Bev and Gayle❤️

Condolence from Geraldine Wilson on November 19th, 2024 12:53 PM

I wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to all the family.

Geraldine Wilson

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