Suddenly, at home on Saturday, June 17, 2017, of London in his 66th year. Beloved son of the late Harry and Laura (Mark) Atkinson. Harvey graduated with a PhD in Computer Science from Western University in 1992, and worked at Western in Digital Imaging for many years. Dear brother of Ellen Atkinson of London. Dear uncle of Pamela and Joe Mandarino of Port Coquitlam, BC. Predeceased by his sister Lorene Atkinson.
A celebration of life service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 189 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, September 19th at 1 PM with The Rev’d Matthew Martin officiating.
Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.
Haskett Funeral Home, Lucan (519-227-4211) entrusted with arrangements, www.haskettfh.com.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Valerie Hachey
Hi cousin Ellen
Mom and I were fondly reminiscing about Harvey and your family the other day and remembering our trips ‘down east’ to Stratford with your Uncle Gordon. Mom turned 100 Sept 25. We wold love to hear from you.
Your cousin Valerie and Aunt Alice
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Valerie Hachey
Ellen,’
Mom and I were so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing via internet search. Would love to hear from you.
Your cousin Valerie and Aunt Alice.
alicemark14@icloud.com
Mark Bettridge
Ellen, I was unable to attend the funeral service for Harvey in September. My email is bettridge171@rogers.com. I would love to talk to you. I met you once in London in the 1980’s with Harvey. We were very good friends back then. We live outside Barrie now, but do get to London on occasion. So sorry for your loss. I am still shook up over the news of Harvey’s passing. May he rest in peace. ❤
Howard Brown
Dear Ellen,
I was so saddened to hear of Harvey’s passing. As you may recall, I lived up the street from you on Hibernia. I considered Harvey my best childhood friend. I have so many memories of our early days spent playing on the street, cooking hot dogs in your fireplace while watching Saturday night hockey, as well as summer days spent at your cottage in Grand Bend. Your mother taught Harvey and I to play bridge and canasta before we turned eleven. These and many more memories are deeply embedded in my mind as some of the best times of the nineteen years that I spent in Stratford.
Unfortunately, Harvey and I drifted apart after public school and we never crossed paths again after high school. Many times throughout my life I have thought of Harvey and wondered what he was doing. This is certainly a sad way to find out. Just yesterday I was in Stratford with some old friends and we drove down Hibernia Street. As we were passing your house, Bill Reid who went through Avon Public School with Harvey and I, mentioned that he had heard of Harvey’s passing. I could not believe it until I found his obituary on the internet.
Ellen, if there is anything that you might like to share with me about Harvey’s life, I would be pleased to hear from you. I can be reached by email at hbrown1190@gmail.com or by phone at 905-512-7088.
I am sorry for your loss and hope that you are well,
Howard Brown
Richard A White
Harvey was introduced to me by a fellow named Dava( not sure if that’s the proper spelling) in the 90s he was a great classical pianist and he couldn’t get the Blues and it bothered him a lot when somebody like me with no formal training at all could sit down after a week on a piano and play the blues.Dava, who is a very talented jazz pianist tried to teach him but he said the man just couldn’t get it. I’ve thought about Harvey lot lately, and I only found out about his death because I looked him up online. He was a real Joker with the mind of a genius and I will miss being able to talk to him.
Steve Mavers
Ellen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve Mavers
Mark Bettridge
I left a condolence message earlier but I’m not sure if it showed up here. I met Harvey at Western, although I lived on Hibernia St in Stratford. I was a few years younger. Harvey and I became friends and he taught me how to play guitar. We played chess and jammed at his dad’s house and my Apt. and Harvey’s place. We lost track over the years. So sorry for your loss. I asked s mutual friend to say hi for me back in 2005 at my dad’s funeral. I hope he did. Again, sorry for your loss. Mark Bettridge
Mark Bettridge
So sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. He was a close friend at Western back in the 1970’s and we became guitar playing buddies when he taught me to play back in 1979. Use to play guitar in his dad’s basement in London. Harvey lived at my lace in London for a few months in 1983. Lost touch after I married in 1986. I asked after him through a mutual acquaintance at my dad’s funeral in 2005. I hope they passed on my hello to him. Again, I am sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. Mark Bettridge
Katy Gray
Ellen ,
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. I, too, lost a brother many years ago. It is not easy. My prayers are with you.
Please entend my condolences to all of your family as well.
Most sincerely,
Katy Gray
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Evelynne
Harvey was my neighbour. He played the piano beautifully. It was a pleasure to hear his music when walking with my dogs past his home. He was shy and kind whenever we spoke. My condolences.
E. Joan Hodgins-Emery
Dear Ellen:
We are so sorry for you after hearing about the sudden death of Harvey. This is very difficult for you, because this is your “family”. May you somehow find comfort in God’s love.
Joan Hodgins-Emery (Percy and Olive)