At his residence in Ilderton on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Hilda for 61 years. Dear father of Pat and Doug MacPherson of London and Andrew and Barbara Harbison of Waterloo. Dear grandfather of Matt, Shawn and Melissa MacPherson; and Kathleen and Samuel Harbison. Born in Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, He served in the Royal Artillery 9th (Londonderry) Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment from 1939 to 1946 in the Middle East. Matthew came to Canada in 1953 and worked as a bricklayer until his retirement. Matthew was also a long time member of the Ilderton and District Lions Club and Ilderton United Church.
A memorial service will be held at Ilderton United Church, 121 Mill Street, Ilderton on Saturday, July 9th at 2 PM with Rev. Marilyn Carter officiating. Cremation with family interment Littlewood Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Building Fund of Ilderton United Church would be appreciated by the family.
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SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO HILDA AND ALL THE FAMILY. REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES. LOVE JIM AND PHYLLIS
Steve Mishos
Andy and Barb,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathryn Laramie
Dear Hilda, Pat and Andy,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this time to you and your families. Matt was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather; a true gentleman and family man. It was a privilege to have met and known him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Kathy, Mike and Matt
Gord and Joan Taylor
Hilda, Pat, Andrew and Families
Our deepest condolences on Matt’s passing. We will remember him fondly for his humour and his spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Derek Blair & Family
Our sincere condolences from my family and I in Novi, Michigan. Matt Harbison was a very good friend to my Mother & Father in London, Ontario for the past 30+ years. I know they will miss him dearly. I have many fond memories of Mr. Harbison growing up. They include watching Leafs games in our family room, coming to Ilderton and swimming in the Harbisons pool, and Matt playing some of the great songs from the old country on the accordion along with my father on the flute. Thank you for the memories.
Betty, Harry, Anne, Tom, Norah, Leah
Hilda and family, we are very sorry to hear the sad news about Matt. We’re thinking of you all at this time.
John & Mary Walls
Hilda & Family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort in all the many wonderful memories of Matt.
Colleen Koot
Barb, Andy and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Over time the clouds will pass and the memories will shine through and give you warmth.
Colleen
Ron Selent
Andy,
Please know we are thinking of you and your family and offer our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are are with you.
Ron and Chris Selent
Dominique Mailloux
Andy
My thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Dominique
EWEL McCRORY
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you folk at this sad time.
From your brother ,sister and families back home in Northern
Ireland
Ewel and Olive
Bob and Nancy Manning
Hilda and family:
Our thoughts are with you at this time. You will have many great memories to draw upon today and in the future. Matt will be missed by us all.
Bill and Irene Odell
Andy and Barb,
We’re sorry to hear about the death of your father. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Bill and Irene
Silvy & Roger Moryoussef
Andy and Barb,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time.
Silvy & Roger Moryoussef
Kathy [Belton] Newnes
Even though the years have separated us, I have never forgotten your family. Kind thoughts and good memories… My deepest sympathies to the whole family. I remember Mr. Harbison as a truly loving husband and father.
Kathy
Keith & Marilyn Poirier
Hilda & family our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father & grandfather . Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We know he is at peace in the Lord
Brenda Flight
Andy, Barb, Kathleen and Sam, I am very sorry to hear this news and you are in my thoughts and prayers…..
Brenda
Seamus & Terry Doyle
Pat & Doug
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You And Your Family At This Difficult Time
Anne Pincombe
Dear Pat and Family
Sending our condolences in the loss of your father/father-in-law,
Thinking of you and your family.
Anne and Bob Pincombe and Family
Don and Elvy Urbshott
Dear Hilda & Family:
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Dick Wuytenburg
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at your time of loss. Our condolences to you Hilda and your family.
Dick and Teri and the girls Brittany, Hailey, Ashly and Claire
Will Sentjens
Hilda, Andy, and Pat,
My sincere condolences on the death of your wonderful husband and father. Matt proved himself to be a man who loved his family dearly and who cared immensely about his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will and Donna