It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandpa, and great-grandpa.
Dick grew up in Lowe Farm, Manitoba as the youngest of seventeen siblings. He moved to Dryden in 1958, where he met his wife, Anne, and they raised their family in the Dryden area. He retired from the Mill in 1995, where he continued to drive school bus. In his retirement, Dick enjoyed doing woodwork in his shop. He spent countless hours at the arena as a hockey dad and grandpa. Summers were spent camping and fishing at numerous spots throughout Northwestern Ontario.
Dick will be lovingly remembered with a smile on his face and happiest surrounded by his family. He earned the name “Mr. Good Enough”, as he was content with the simple pleasures of life. Saturday nights were spent watching the Toronto Maple Leafs with his sons. He always joked that he had to stick around until the Leafs won a Stanley Cup again.
Dick was predeceased by his wife of almost 60 years, Anne, and fifteen siblings.
Left to mourn his loss and carry on his memory are his sons, Richard (Linda), Rod (Heidi), his grandchildren, Kyle, Kristin (Jared), Derek, Jill (Andrew), Nick (Liz), and his great-grandchildren, Emerson, Bennett, Gunnar, Nash, and Rhett, his only remaining sibling, Phil (Cecile), and many numerous nieces and nephew.
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Donna says
December 7, 2022 at 5:58 pmAwe my sincerest condolences to you all many fond memories of him from when he drove bud for my parents . My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time
Richard Girouard says
December 7, 2022 at 7:12 pmMy deepest sympathies to Richard and Linda Harder and family. From Linda’s cousin Richard Girouard in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Thelma Sampson says
December 7, 2022 at 8:53 pmMy sincere sympathy to all Dick’s family. I will miss his friendly wave form across the street
Linda and Richard says
December 10, 2022 at 4:57 amThank you from the Harder families
Marvin Wheatley says
December 7, 2022 at 8:59 pmVery sorry to hear of your loss
Terry Howell says
December 8, 2022 at 2:15 amOur condolences to the Harder family. Grandpa was a real character and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sending love and hugs.
Linda and Richard says
December 10, 2022 at 4:59 amThank you from the Harder families.
Helen McKay says
December 8, 2022 at 11:29 amLinda and families. My sincerest condolences on the passing of your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers and with you during this difficult time.
Linda and Richard says
December 10, 2022 at 5:00 amThank you from the Harder families.
Fran Blair says
December 8, 2022 at 2:28 pmMy condolences to all the family. His happy smile was appreciated by all who knew him.
Fran Blair
Ursula Skene & Brian Burns says
December 15, 2022 at 3:03 pmOur condolences to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wendy Kerney says
December 9, 2022 at 6:18 pmTo the family of Dick Harder,
Although I did not know your parents well I have had the good fortune to meet Richard and Linda as well as Rod and Heidi whom I really enjoyed. This is such a hard time when our parents leave us for their heavenly destinations but they have instilled wonderful qualities in their children. My love goes out to you in this loss🙏❤️❤️❤️
Karen Smith says
December 20, 2022 at 4:03 pmSorry to hear that your Dad/Grandpa is gone now too. I used to see him at Safeway once in awhile since Anne passed away, but since covid, had not. I hope he enjoyed his life, he certainly left a great bunch of people for us all to enjoy.
Emerson Meadows says
January 17, 2024 at 1:34 amI love you great grandpa ❤️ I will miss you very much 😔❤️
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to DRHC Palliative Care Fund, P.O. Box 3003, 58 Goodall St. Dryden, ON P8N 2Z6
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