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BORDEN: C. Harold of Chatham, formerly of Huron County

June 18, 2020 By Haskett Funeral Homes 66 Condolences

BORDEN: C. Harold of Chatham, formerly of Huron County

Unexpectedly at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Friday, June 12, 2020 of Chatham, formerly of Huron County, at the age of 57. Beloved companion of Loretta Madia. Proud dad of the late Amber Borden, and Brandon and Jessica Borden of Huron Park. Cherished grandpa of Payton. Loving son of Harold Sr. and the late Sis (Jewel) Borden of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Fondly remembered by Judy (Marshall) Borden of Huron Park. Dear brother of Karen Borden of Goderich.

Arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220). Cremation with a private family inurnment at the Exeter Cemetery to take place at a later date.

Donations to Lupus Canada would be appreciated by the family.

Offer Condolence for the family of BORDEN: C. Harold of Chatham, formerly of Huron County

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  1. Carol

    July 11, 2020 at 11:44 AM

    I was saddened to hear of Harold aka Huggy’s passing. Although our paths last crossed when his daughter passed away…he was forever kind and loving. I cherrish only our fondest memories from our youth in Huron Park. Praying for your grace & strength and sending heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Borden, Karen and families. Gentle hugs, Carol (Ross) Coleman

  2. Scott Bogart

    July 3, 2020 at 4:49 PM

    Sincere condolences to the Borden family.
    Scott, Lynda, Luke and Heath Bogart

  3. Michelle Baptie

    June 28, 2020 at 8:40 PM

    My condolences to Karen and the Borden Family.

  4. Jason Bourne

    June 28, 2020 at 2:49 PM

    I remember Harold from years past. Great fellow to talk to. My sincere condolences to the Borden family.

  5. Sandy Somerville

    June 26, 2020 at 9:08 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Harold was always smiling! Thinking of you with sympathy.

  6. Randy and Vicki Geoffery

    June 25, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    See you on the other side dear friend, RIP ❤️

  7. Brenda Palsa

    June 25, 2020 at 9:39 PM

    Judy, Brandon, Jessica and Payton
    My sincerest condolences on the passing of Huggy. Cherish your happy memories

  8. Olive Kerr

    June 24, 2020 at 4:52 PM

    So sorry to hear of young Harold’s passing. Many fond memories at Windmill Park. Thinking of you all.💕

  9. Mel & Glenda Lather

    June 24, 2020 at 10:39 AM

    So sorry to hear of young Harold’s passing. Sincere sympathy to Harold Sr. and the family.

  10. Debbie Regier( Overholt)

    June 23, 2020 at 8:06 PM

    Sending my sympathy to the family.. RIP my friend.ox

  11. Doug Wise

    June 23, 2020 at 6:43 PM

    Enjoyed working with Huggy at Fraynes Chev Olds .Always enjoyed his humor in any situation.Thoughts are with the Borden family.

  12. Janet Wilds

    June 23, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    Karen so sorry to hear about Huggy .
    RIP Huggy

  13. Bwlinda Sauder

    June 23, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    Karen & Family
    So sorry for your loss. Had some good times with Huggy back in the day. ❤️ RIP Huggy

    Belinda & Family

  14. lynette

    June 22, 2020 at 11:32 PM

    Our deepest condolences to all of you.
    Love Al, Darlene & Lynette ❤

  15. Darren Boyle

    June 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    My warmest condolences to Harold and Karen. So many fantastic memories of Huggy. My heart and best wishes are of course with you.

  16. Vicki Schroeder and Mike Ducharme

    June 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM

    HugHarold Sr. , Karen and Brandon…. Sending our condolences… Another one gone to soon!!! RIP Huggy xoxo Hugs to all of you.

  17. Wayne Wilson

    June 22, 2020 at 4:23 PM

    So sorry to hear about Huggy. I worked with Huggy at Fleck my condolences go out to the Borden family

  18. Francis Denomme

    June 22, 2020 at 11:12 AM

    My deepest sympathy to Huggy’s family

  19. Frank and Mary

    June 22, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Harold Karen
    In your in our thoughts. Sincere sympathies

  20. Sara Barton

    June 22, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Harold Sr., Karen, Brandon and family. Sending condolences in the loss of another of our family. Stay strong
    R.I.P. “Little Harold”

    Cousin Sara , Dartmouth NS

  21. Jim & Linda Dietrich

    June 21, 2020 at 3:13 PM

    Sincere sympathy to all the Borden family, so sorry for your loss.

  22. Deb

    June 21, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    My condolsences to the family. I went to HIgh School with Harold. He was such a sweet, kind and funny person. The world has lost a good soul.

    Sincerely
    Deb

  23. Kay Tripp

    June 21, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    To the Borden Family…my sincere condolences…Kay Tripp

  24. Bill & Joanne Hodge

    June 20, 2020 at 7:48 PM

    Our deepest sympathies to the family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

  25. Kristie Rea

    June 20, 2020 at 6:40 PM

    To family n friends of harald, our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. U touched all of our hearts herald, you will be sadly missed by all of us at 4 turquoise court. Fly high with the rest of God’s Angel’s. Gone but never forgotten !!!

  26. Gregory Bell

    June 20, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    Harold sr. Karen, Brandon and judy so sorry to hear of Huggy’s passing. RIP my friend so many Laughs and Good times when we were Bears eh. You will be missed.

  27. Joanne Rowcliffe

    June 20, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Deepest sympathies to the Borden family from Joanne and Tim Rowcliffe. May Harold rest in peace and rise in glory.

  28. Tim Rowcliffe

    June 20, 2020 at 10:38 AM

    So sorry to hear this news. Harold worked for my father for a time in the 80’s and was always pleasant, funny and an asset to the company . Sadly , time and distance have put me out of touch for far too long, but I will always think of him with fondness. My condolences to the entire Borden family.

  29. Lee Anne Mills

    June 20, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    My condolences to the family.

  30. Wayne and Sonia Greb

    June 20, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Harold Sr. and family, sorry for your loss, our thougths and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  31. Karen Dickins

    June 20, 2020 at 5:38 AM

    My condolences to the Borden family.

  32. Kerry Mac Lean

    June 19, 2020 at 9:45 PM

    So sorry to hear I had good times with my cousin Huggy . R.I.P.

  33. Wayne and Sonia Greb

    June 19, 2020 at 7:14 PM

    Harold Sr. and family, sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives.

  34. Bevie

    June 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM

    Thinking of you all Harold,Karen,Brandon & family,,Huggy was a good friend when we were younger ,lots of memories with him and Shawn,I will always remember him,,R.I.P. Huggy.

  35. Marg Deichert

    June 19, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of Huggy’s family at this difficult time. RIP.
    Marg Deichert

  36. Margaret Brintnell

    June 19, 2020 at 5:06 PM

    To: Harold Sr., Karen, Brandon, Jessica & Judy
    So sorry to hear this sad news about Huggy. Remember all the Borden family from yrs back in Huron Park. Great family. We extend our sympathy to everyone and want you all to know we are thinking about you.
    Margaret Brintnell & Brad Wright

  37. Steve, Julie and Jeri O’Neill

    June 19, 2020 at 4:55 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to Harold Sr., Brandon, Judy and Family. We have so many fond memories of Huron Park with friends that were like family.
    RIP Huggy❤️

  38. Jim and Sue Rolph

    June 19, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Harold and Karen and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about Harold Jr ‘s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  39. Bud jewell

    June 19, 2020 at 3:27 PM

    To the Borden Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. R.I.P. MY LITTLE NEPHEW. BUD AND MIDGE JEWELL, NEW GLASGOW N.S.

  40. Donna lesperance

    June 19, 2020 at 2:25 PM

    Condolences to Harold Sr. And The family. He will be missed by many.

  41. Cindy Shaddock

    June 19, 2020 at 1:15 PM

    Brandon, Jess, Payton and family

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Know we send our deepest heartfelt condolences to you all.

    The Shaddock Family

  42. Don and Caol Stuckless

    June 19, 2020 at 1:01 PM

    Harold, Brandon and family, Karen and Judy
    So sorry to hear about the passing of Huggie, we have such fond and memorable memories of him,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all RIP Huggie
    Don and Carol Stuckless

  43. JoAnn and Dwayne Piper

    June 19, 2020 at 12:45 PM

    Karen and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all during this sad time.

  44. Irene H Reddick

    June 19, 2020 at 12:31 PM

    Cousin Harold Sr; Karen and Brandon and family

    At this time of sorrow, I’m thinking of you and praying for your comfort and renewed strength.

    Elaine and Irene (London)

  45. Shane&Connie Lesperance

    June 19, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    Our Deepest Condolences
    To The Borden Family.
    We wish that all your fond memories oh Huggy get you through these hard times.
    R.I.P. Huggy

  46. Jim Oesch

    June 19, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    Huggie , you will be missed . You always had a laugh and big smile. We had great times together .
    Brandon ,Jess and Payton xo
    Harold Sr xo
    Karen
    Remember him for his heart of gold and laughter
    RIP my friend

  47. Louise Haggitt

    June 19, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    Harold Sr, Karen, Judy, and family’s
    So sorry to hear of Huggie’s passing . You are all in our prayers at this difficult time.
    Huggie may you rest in peace

  48. Kathie Glover

    June 19, 2020 at 11:51 AM

    I am so sad to hear this xoxo rIP huggy we sure had some good times over the years

  49. Kevin

    June 19, 2020 at 11:33 AM

    Deepest sympathies to Harold family. Great guy to hang around when we where young so sad to hear .

  50. Shirley ( Oesch ) Erb

    June 19, 2020 at 11:27 AM

    To Karen and Borden family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  51. Nina

    June 19, 2020 at 11:19 AM

    Judy, Karen and family,

    So sorry to hear of Huggy’s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Nina Knee and family

  52. Dan Heywood

    June 19, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    Harold, Karen and family Sorry to hear of Huggys passing. Had fun back in the day playing rec fastball with him . All the best moving forward! Dan

  53. Shellie

    June 19, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    Brandon and family
    Our deepest condolences Brandon. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
    Shellie & Jake Mcleod

  54. George and Sue Wilson

    June 19, 2020 at 10:56 AM

    Harold, Brandon, Jessica, Payton, Karen and Judy, so sorry to hear of Huggy’s passing. He was a friendly man. Big smile. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort now. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family

  55. Dorothy Gaiser

    June 19, 2020 at 10:05 AM

    My deepest sympathy to the Borden family. I worked with Huggy at Fleck many years ago, always such a pleasant friendly fellow. He will be missed by many.

  56. Bob Fisher

    June 19, 2020 at 9:19 AM

    I’ve always known Huggy to be a kind and gentle person,when we both lived in Zurich we spoke often.My sincere sympathies. Bob Fisher

  57. Rick & Patti Bedard

    June 19, 2020 at 8:59 AM

    May we offer our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Harold’s family.
    Sorry to hear of Huggie’s passing. Wishing you all well.

  58. Dave Frayne

    June 19, 2020 at 7:21 AM

    To Harold’s family and friends:
    Sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. Knew him better as Huggy when we played slow pitch against him and his team.

  59. Carol Redmond

    June 19, 2020 at 1:00 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about Huggy. I loved him like a little brother. Our Huron Park gang had so much fun together in the 70s. We always had each others back. I know Huggy will be missed by many . Please know my thoughts and prayers are with yous. GOD BLESS

  60. Bob Dawe

    June 18, 2020 at 9:37 PM

    Huggy always had that big smile and a friendly hello . Rest in peace

  61. Tina Riley-Ankers

    June 18, 2020 at 8:13 PM

    Brandon and Family
    So sorry to hear of Huggie’s passing. Lots of good memories of the old Huron Park days. May he R.I.P now he is reunited with sweet Amber and his mom. Thinking of you guys and sending prayers
    Floyd Riley
    Brad , Tina and Family

  62. Wanda Reynolds

    June 18, 2020 at 7:43 PM

    Dear Karen

    Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I have been thinking about you and your Father and our times in Huron Park many years ago.

    Wanda & Bob Reynolds ( Vicki’s Mom )

  63. Cindy Fisher Bailey

    June 18, 2020 at 7:40 PM

    so sorry for your loss i remember Harold from High School such a great person. thinking of you all

  64. Kim McKay

    June 18, 2020 at 7:25 PM

    Harold Se., Karen, Brandon and Jessica and Judy
    My deepest sympathy in the loss of Harold. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

  65. Maureen Wood

    June 18, 2020 at 6:51 PM

    Deepest Sympathy To Harold (Sr ) & to Harold (Jr’s ) Family

    Thinking of you all at this sad time

  66. Ron and Sandra Dickert

    June 18, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    Harold Sr. Brandon and family so sorry to hear of Huggys passing I am in shock he will always be remembered fondly by our entire family of which he was a big part of and everything he did the night dad had his stroke. RIP Huggy❤️

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