At the Bluewater Rest Home on Friday, March 13th, 2020, George Thomas Haggitt of Zurich, passed away in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary Haggitt (2010). Dear father of Shelley and Kevin Geoffrey of Zurich, John Haggitt of Zurich, Michael and Linda Haggitt of Zurich, and Paul and Louise Haggitt of Hensall. Loved by his grandchildren Nate and Brandi, Vicki, Zach; Natasha and Virgil; Ricky, Josh and Jordyn, Jess and Jules; Kyle, Lauren, Jesse and Jacob. Loved by his great-grandchildren Mace, Thomas, Bentley, Brianna, Blair, Breleigh, Hunter and Brayden. Survived by his brother Steve Haggitt. Predeceased by his sons Richard and Patrick, and brother Kenney Haggitt.
In 1964 George and Mary Haggitt moved to Zurich. George came here from Auburn to work for the Huron County highways. George’s kids have great memories of riding on snowplows and graders. He was lucky to have worked his dream job until he retired. He was very involved in the community; every kid came to him to get their skates sharpened, he was also on the Zurich Council and BWRH board. He loved hunting and fishing and going up North with his friends. He was a great ball and hockey player, and also coached hockey for many years. When the grandchildren came along they decided to buy a boat, which the grandchildren have many fond memories of staying, fishing and swimming on the boat. He would come and watch and cheer the kids on at sporting events. He was a great father and grandfather and was always there for everyone. To watch Dad who is such a strong, smart man, over the years battle with dementia has been very hard. Thank God for the memories.
Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at Ball’s Cemetery at a later date. Haskett Funeral Home, ZURICH entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Bluewater Zurich Community Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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Mark Heimrich
Shelley & Kevin & Family, & extended Haggitt Family;
My thoughts are with you all at this time. I have many fond memories of George over the years in my Zürich days. Especially at the gas pumps at Parkin’s & Erb garage.
Cherish the memories.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich
Rob and Lisa Miller
To the Haggit Family
Sending our deepest sympathies
Tom and Julia Dickins
Kevin and Shelly and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences at this time.
Tom and Julia
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Shelley, Kevin and the entire Haggitt family: Sending our sincere sympathy. … thinking of you and your family during this very sad and difficult time. Cherish all of your wonderful memories. ♥
Jerry MacLean
Though it’s tough to loose your loved ,one perhaps the happy times in years gone by that each of you have shared ,
will lighten the pain you may be feeling at this time.
May Gods Blessings fill your heart in the days ahead.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Robert and Alma Westlake
Our condolences to the Haggitt Family. George was a great neighbour, and friend.
Bob and carol johnston
To all the haggit family
We were so sorry to hear about George. Bob has so many great memories of him—working side by side fir many years,hunting,sports and also being a good friend He will be missed by his family and many friends
Sincere sympathy
Bob and carol
Barb and Lorne
Sincerely sorry to hear of your lost. I know how much he meant to you and your family. I know you have lots of good memories of your dad. He’s in a better place now keeping a close watch on you and family.
Ray and Karen Mathonia
To George’s family:
He was a kind, caring gentleman who truly cared about his community. I knew him best at the arena who he gave his heart and soul to through so many hockey games. Always a kind word, and wanting to know about your life and children.
Take care all of you but we know George and Mary will be looking after us all above.
DIANNE DE WYS
My sympathy to all the family. George was a great neighbour and Mary as well. Had some good visits with them and many talks over the fence with George. He had a big heart and will be missed.
Ken and Arlene Seyler
Sending sincerest condolences to the entire Haggit family. Ken and I have the fondest memories of your dad shopping at our store. Was such a tall gentle giant . Thinking of all of you during this difficult time
Blue Water Rest Home
Sending condolences on behalf of the Residents, Staff and Board at Blue Water Rest Home. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Shelley, Kevin and all the rest of the Haggitt family, our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather, cherish your memories
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Ray Weido
To the Haggitt Family
My sympathy to all at this time of your loss
Ray Weido
Sally Desjardine
Shelley, Kevin & family & the entire Haggitt family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father & ,grandfather.
Cherish all of your great memories of a great man, who was a friend to all who knew him.
Sally Desjardine
Keith and Susan Semple
Shelley, Kevin and all the Haggitt family,
We are sincerely sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad and difficult time.
Keith and Susan
Gail and Pat Cyr
Our thoughts are with you all. His suffering is over!
Murray Armstrong
The Haggitt Family
Our condolences go out to you all. George will be missed.
Lori, Murray and Austin
Bonnie and Cam
Linda, Mike, Shelley, Kevin, Paul, Louise and families
So to hear of the loss of your father. Our condolences to you and all your families. Take care
Bonnie and Cam
Patti and Stevie
Dear Shelly,John,Michael, Paul and families
Keeping you close in our hearts and prayers. Sending heartfelt condolences and comforting hugs. Those loving and warm memories of your dad and grandpa will forever remain in your hearts.
Patti and Stevie Geoffrey
Jeff
To the Haggitt family,
George was a good man and I wish to send my condolences to you all.
Jeff O’Brien
Delores Gingerich
My sympathy and prayers to the entire Haggitt family. All the wonderful memories you have of your father and grandfather, will become valuable treasures!
Delores Gingerich
Kim & Judy McKinnon
Shelley,Kevin & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad and grandpa. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
LaPorte
Shelley, Kevin, Ricky, Josh, Jessica, Jules & Family
Our thought and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sending lots of love & hugs
Shawn & Debra
Mike and Vicki Ducharme
To Shelley and Kevin and Family: and the entire rest of the Haggitt gang, RIP Freddy you will be missed Huge!! Shelley ,your mother would be laughing up there reading this ..back to the days at Erb”s Country Kitchen!! Your Father was a peach….and a great neighbour back in our day. Luv ya Freddy xoxo
Jim and Phyllis Ramer
To Shelly and Kevin and all the Haggitt family , our sincere condolences . I remember talking with George numerous times , either at the arena , around town , or dropping off skates to sharpen. When we started Tuesday night pick up hockey at the old arena , for us older guys , George was there. He always was a positive influence. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family at this time.
Joe & Carolyn Rau
Shelley, Kevin and the entire Haggitt family
Our sincere condolences to all of you. George was a great man.
Treasure all your memories in the days to come.
Cyr
Thinking of you all and sending our sincere sympathy to the entire family at this difficult and sad time.
Hugs from
Mike and Colleen Cyr and girls
Don Oesch
Sincere sympathy to all of George’s family. Great hockey coach and great guy
RIP
Karen (Webster) Holtby
To the family of George Haggitt. When I worked at the County doing Payroll, he was the best Forman I had. He always took time to sit and visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Keep the memories close to your heart. My stepmother was Lila Youngblut, small world.
Terry and Sharon Romphf
Kevin, Shellie and family
Sorry to hear of the loss of George. We know all too well how dementia can affect a family. Mom didn’t know people but she always remembered George. Hang on to your memories. Take care.
Terry and Sharon Romphf
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to each of George’s family. May the good memories bring peace and comfort
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Haggitt Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of
you at this very sad time
Gerald & Janet Weido
John, Paul, Mike, Shelley and families,
Sorry to hear of George’s passing. I fondly remember George as my hockey coach, especially our 1969/70 year. Remember your snowplow rides with your dad. Not many kids get to do that.
Our sympathy to all of you.
Gerald & Janet
Randy and Vicki Geoffery
We remember their Love when they can no longer Remember!
Dear Family, we are sorry but at peace to learn of your father’s death
We loose them little by little each day. It is the longest good-bye, you never
Felt your heart break so slowly. Our sincere sympathy to each of you!
Bob Fisher
My sincere sympathies to all of George’s family.God bless.Bob Fisher
Brenda Harburn
Sorry to hear of your loss
Marg Deichert
To all of the Haggitt Family – Sending my condolences on the loss of your dad – George! Remember all the good times that you had over the years. He will live on in your children & grandchildren.
Marg Deichert
Rick & Patti Bedard
Sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Fred and Susan Elder
Paul and Louise we are so sorry to hear of your father George passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire Haggitt family. May God bless you all.
Mary Jane Parsons
Jessica and Jules and Families,
Thinking of you with love and sympathy. Sorry for the loss of your beloved, and much talked about Grampa. The photos are a beautiful illustration of a loving family and fun times.
Love, Maryjane Parsons
Grace Thompson
Paul, Louise and family
My sympathy on the loss of your Father.
Aunt Grace
Paul and Joan
Shelley and Kevin,our deepest compassion to you and your family on the death of George.
Prayers for you all.
Tom and Elaine Hayter
Shelley, Kevin and Family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear dad and grandpa .
May your precious memories , lift you up during this very difficult time .
Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Wayne and Cindy Hamather
our sincere sympathy to the entire Haggitt family….
Sally Pollard
Mike and Linda,
I am so sorry to learn of George’s passing. Dad always spoke very highly of him, and I felt in a way that I got to know George through you, Linda.
Dementia is such a cruel disease. But now he is fully restored and with his dear Mary. And we know another angel by name. I’ll be thinking of you and your family.
with love,
Sally
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Haggitt Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of George. He was a great man and an inspiration to many. Joe has many fond memories of his days working with your dad and will always treasure them. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Hugs to all.????
Shirley ( Oesch ) Erb
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Georges family .
Donna O'Brien
Many Zurichites have good memories of George and Mary. We had many fun times together after ball and hockey games with them. I know your happy times will be of solace to all of you !! Please accept my sincerest sympathy! Hugs to each of you, Donna
Randy and Lynda Rapley
Mike, Linda and family, we are so sorry to hear about George. Lots of memories. Sending love to all.
Marg Gingerich
My sincere sympathy to all of George’s family. He always took time to ask about the kids sports. He was a sincere man!
Dennis and Barb Rau
To the Haggitt family
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. The community losses a great man.
To the Haggitt family
So sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a great man and the community will seriously miss him. Our prayers are with you
Alice Masse
The Haggit Family Thinking of the family at this most difficult time sincere sympathy Don and Alice Masse
Jim Oesch
George was a great inspiration for us all in Zurich, truly a great man with many skills . He sure loved you guys and will leave an ever lasting mark in your Hearts .
We all know how kind hearted you were George aka Biscuit
Jim
marlene.tony bedard
George /Mary will be remembered for giving a lot of their spare time to the youth of Zurich.. We will always remember them ../George working with the Young hockey teams. He will always be remembered by many young players. Michael/ Maybe even Scott ! So sorry for your loss
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Nikki Kocmut
Sending love and hugs to you Shelley, Kevin and the whole family and to all who loved George. I am happy to have met him and to have been welcome in his home. I am glad that you and the kids have such amazing fond memories of a good hearted man. With love, Nikki (and Chris) Kocmut
Patti Hunt
Shelley, Kevin and extended family; we are sincerely sorry to hear of George’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. And may you all be at peace????
Jamie and Patti Hunt
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Haggitt family…..
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our prayers and sympathy to the entire Haggitt family. We have many great memories of George and Mary