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HARDY: Jack of Lucan

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On September 16, 2017 @ 11:17 AM In Lucan,Obituary | 44 Comments

HARDY: Jack of Lucan

Hardy: Jack – At his home in Lucan, on Thursday, September 14, 2017 in his 96th year.  Beloved husband of the late Helen (Brown) Hardy (June 2017).  Dear father of Andy and Ann Hardy of Lucan, and Rob and Barb Hardy of Delaware.  Dear grandfather of Amy; Erin, and Courtney; and great-grandfather of Jackson. Jack will be remembered by his siblings Lillian Knight of Kintore, Muriel Culbert of Lucan, Harry and Elaine Hardy of Strathroy, and Dorothy Revington of Lucan.  Predeceased by his parents Frank and Violet Hardy, his mother and father-in-law Jamesina and Andrew Brown, siblings Wilmer and Mary Scott, Clarence and Beulah Hardy, Harold and Velma Hardy, and Norm and Lena Hardy, sister-in-law Jean Hardy, and brothers-in-law Jack Knight , Mert Culbert, and Leroy Revington.  

Jack was an avid pigeon flyer who carried on his father’s love of racing homing pigeons. Standardbred horse racing was his passion and the many horses who were developed at his farm and went on to achieve success in Canada and the United States brought him both pride and joy. He was inducted into the Wall of Fame at The Raceway, Western Fair with his brother Norm in 2000. He loved the days of 3 generations of his family working together with the horses. Fishing and exploring nature were things he loved sharing with his sons and great-grandson.  Jack’s integrity, love of life, pride in family and his ever present and delightful sense of humour touched all those around him and made every day brighter. 

Cremation has taken place.  There will be a private family interment at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.


Condolences for the family of “HARDY: Jack of Lucan”

Condolence from Tom Hearn on September 16th, 2017 11:47 AM

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. My parents had a lot of fun over the years with Jack and Helen. He will be missed.

Condolence from Al & Carol (Young) Hutcheson on September 16th, 2017 5:04 PM

Jack was a fine man, who had a wonderful life.
He and Helen were great friends to my parents for many years.
Our sincere sympathy to Andy and Rob, their families.

Condolence from Ena de Haan on September 16th, 2017 6:00 PM

To Jack’s family.
Wishing you the very best now that Dad, grampa, great-grampa has passed after a long and I dare say good life!
My husband Al de Haan was also an avid pigeon flyer but died in 2014 at age 80. We still miss him 3 years later …….but life is good again , thanks be to God.

Condolence from Judy Pitt on September 16th, 2017 6:26 PM

Andy and Family

So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing as well as your Mother’s in June.

They were a classy couple and I know they are missed.

Judy Pitt & family

Condolence from Joyce Sovereign on September 16th, 2017 6:39 PM

Andy,Ann,Amy,Rob,Barb,Erin ,Courtney,and sweet little Jackson,who in these last years have brought them so much joy.They loved you all so much..Helen and he were not apart for very long.Sending each one of you my sincere sympathy,it was my privilege to go into their home the last couple of years ,sure got to enjoy Jacks great sense of humour,and his sharp mind.Helen and l could always depend on Jack to think up what we could not.Thinking of you all in these sad days .May God comfort each one of you.

Condolence from Hellen Bulanda on September 16th, 2017 6:42 PM

Ann, Andy and family;
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Andy’s father.

Condolence from Chris Robson on September 17th, 2017 1:14 AM

The Hardy family
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you at this time. Jack was a good horseman and I always enjoyed doing work for him.

Chris Robson

Condolence from Colin Hardy on September 17th, 2017 5:18 AM

Val & I remember Jack so well from our short visit in 1967 & the great times we had at the racetrack. We are a passing generation.

Condolence from Larry and Joan Morley on September 17th, 2017 7:12 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffucult time

Condolence from Lisa (Hardy) Loft on September 17th, 2017 8:40 AM

So sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack will be missed! I have lots of fond memories of playing on the horse track and at the barn. He was a great man and I am proud that I can call him family.

Condolence from Ron and Glenda Lindenfield on September 17th, 2017 9:07 AM

To The Hardy Family

He will be missed by so many, keep all those great memories close

Condolence from Jim and Helen Hearn on September 17th, 2017 9:39 AM

Andy, Ann, Amy, Rob, Barb and families,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May you find comfort knowing that he led a long, fulfilled life and was so respected by his peers.
Jim and Helen

Condolence from Jeff & Laurie Nevin on September 17th, 2017 12:11 PM

Rob,Andy and families,
I will miss the ever present twinkle in Jacks eye. He was a character for sure and a true class act.

Condolence from Bev Dayman on September 17th, 2017 12:57 PM

Andy, Ann, Amy, Jackson, Rob, Barb, Erin and Courtney
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Find comfort in the memories you each have of both Jack and Helen. Sorry to hear of your loss.

Condolence from Don and Dorothy Lankin on September 17th, 2017 1:42 PM

Andy Rob and Family

Don always enjoyed talking to Jack when he was in the store about race horses, pigeon racing and fishing. His father also had pigeons and raced them with Jack. He was a very pleasant man.

Don and Dorothy Lankin

Condolence from Alanna Hosking on September 17th, 2017 2:18 PM

Andy and Anne, Rob and Barb and family,
Thinking of you at this time. Our sincerest condolences .
May your many happy memories comfort you.
Mac and Steve Hosking

Condolence from Linda Upcott(nee Hodgins) daughter of Bill and Betty on September 17th, 2017 2:43 PM

Sorry to hear the news My Dad and Mom had memories with this family especially with the pidgeons Wish you all the best

Condolence from Glen & Betty Ann (Young) Lamport on September 17th, 2017 2:48 PM

Andy, Rob & family,
Jack was a real gentleman & I always enjoyed seeing & visiting with him when he
& Helen would visit my parents. They were good friends for many years. Jack will be missed by you, his family & also by his many friends. Sending you our sincere sympathy.
Glen & Betty Ann (Young) Lamport

Condolence from John and Pat Riddell on September 17th, 2017 8:21 PM

To the Hardy Family;

So sorry for your loss. My parents, Bruce and Shirley Bradley, too had fond memories.

Condolence from fred and brenda smith on September 17th, 2017 9:18 PM

so sorry to hear of Dads passing he was very interesting man he missed Mom to much had no meet her for another dance keep the good times close to your hearts

Condolence from Joan and Dave Goddard on September 17th, 2017 9:34 PM

To Jack’s family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Condolence from Susan Cook on September 17th, 2017 9:56 PM

Rob and Barb, it is so hard to lose a parent no matter what their age. Just hold onto all the wonderful memories. My sincerest condolences.

Condolence from Russ and Beth Radcliffe on September 17th, 2017 10:12 PM

Andy, Ann, Rob, Barb and family
We were sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He wasn’t separated from the love of his life for long. Our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Remember all the good times.

Condolence from Marilyn and Clive Bowden on September 17th, 2017 11:31 PM

Andy and Ann, Rob and Barb, and families,

We are so sorry to hear about Jack. He and Helen had great times with my parents, Kit and Ivan Hearn. Playing cards, dancing, and enjoying the races were a big part of their fun! Keep the good memories close, he will be missed by so many.

Condolence from Don and Judy Squire on September 18th, 2017 10:20 AM

Andy and Ann, Rob and Barb and families,
Our condolences on the passing of your father. The Lucan area has lost another legendary horse man.

Condolence from Brenda (Woodburn), William, and Charlotte Hawkins on September 18th, 2017 10:35 AM

Andy, Ann, Amy, & Jackson;
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He always had a smile on his face, and I will always chuckle when I remember him calling me by my mom’s maiden name ‘Kathy Ryan’.
Amy – I know how incredibly close you were to your grandpa – he was your everything and the connection he had with Jackson is something you can remember forever. Now he is with Helen – his love.

Condolence from Bonnie Spencer-Beer on September 18th, 2017 11:19 AM

To Andy and Rob, condolences especially to you but also to many others listed in the obituary that I remember from when you attended Lucan Public School and were students of my x-husband, Tom Beer. So much of Jack’s story was so familiar and memories were brought back to my mind. Thinking of your family and asking God’s blessing as you deal with this loss.

Condolence from Linda Loyens on September 18th, 2017 11:24 AM

Andy,Ann and Amy
So sorry to hear about Jack.I know you will miss him a lot but you have many great pictures and memories to cherish.

Condolence from Emma Dobroonyi (Barna) on September 18th, 2017 12:02 PM

Dear Lillian: I am so sorry to read about the passing of your brother, Jack. I just lost my brother this past April so my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope we can meet again sometime.

Condolence from Don and Margaret Watt on September 18th, 2017 12:20 PM

To Jack’s family, we were saddened to hear of Jack’s passing and we always enjoyed our visits with him when we delivered his meals for VON. Have many memories through the Lucan Pigeon Club. Jack and Helen are together again.

Condolence from Dale and Linda Froats on September 18th, 2017 12:34 PM

To the Hardy family,
Sending our sympathy and will miss dropping in on a very kind and always friendly couple who were very welcoming and always interested in their community, friends and family.

Condolence from Karen & Ron Peters on September 18th, 2017 1:40 PM

Dear Andy, Ann, Rob, Barb & Family….so sorry for your loss. Jack was a very special gentle man. Ron will always remember the great card games he had with Jack every Sunday morning for many years. May all your great memories give each of you strength these sorrowful days.
Most sincerely, Karen and Ron

Condolence from Gord and Brenda Moon on September 18th, 2017 5:17 PM

Andy and Ann, Rob and Barb, and families,

So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing . Again, not long after Helen. I agree ,with Susan … no matter what the age, it’s still difficult to lose those you love. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Condolence from Terry Provost on September 18th, 2017 8:12 PM

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jack…I was a race fan since 1961 and the Hardy name was consistent with good horses and good racing… All of our best to Andy, Ann and the total Hardy family Terry & June-Marie Provost

Condolence from arlene and scott thomson on September 18th, 2017 9:04 PM

Ann, Andy and Family

Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time

Condolence from Arlene and Scott Thomson on September 18th, 2017 9:05 PM

Ann, Andy and Family

Our deepest sympathy to your family

Condolence from Harry & Judy Bond on September 18th, 2017 9:13 PM

Andy, Ann, Rob, Barb and family, please accept our deepest condolences over the passing of your Dad. We are never really ready for them to leave us no matter how old they are.
Harry & Judy Bond

Condolence from Nancy Morrison (Watson) on September 19th, 2017 11:42 AM

So very sorry of Jack’s passing He was a very wonderful neighbour for years.
My brother Bob and he were very good friends and enjoyed their pigeons. He is now with Helen forever.

Condolence from Anne Revington Vidal on September 19th, 2017 1:59 PM

Andy, Ann, Rob, Barb, Amy, Erin, Courtney and Jackson

So sad to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing, he will be truly missed by his extended family of sisters, brother, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. I really enjoyed my recent visits with Uncle Jack after the Hardy picnic and during my recent visit to Lucan. He shared some great memories with me of the race days, visiting Fairview farm and a particularly touching story of how he came about convincing my Dad to sell him Flash Fire C. I am proud of his accomplishments, continuous support in the community and on being inducted to the Wall of Fame at Western Fair . Family was always important to him and it was evident he really missed Aunt Helen.
Anne, Francisco, Anthony, Nicholas, and Raymond Vidal.

Condolence from Joan Scott on September 19th, 2017 2:36 PM

Andy, Ann, Rob Barb and families
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad and grandfather. He was just the nicest guy, loved his humour. You have my sincere sympathy.

Condolence from Sam and Nancey taylor on September 19th, 2017 3:25 PM

So sorry to hear of the passing of a very special person. Everyone will keep fond memories of Jack. God bless all the family

Condolence from Mary Young on September 19th, 2017 7:41 PM

Andy, Ann, Amy, Rob , Barb and families,
I extend my sympathy on the passing of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remembering the good times and great memories helps to take some of the sadness away.

Condolence from Bob and Lorette Mawson on September 22nd, 2017 7:44 PM

So sorry to hear about Jack , he was a wonderful person and am sure he will be missed by many. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Condolence from Krista Hodgins on February 8th, 2018 12:14 AM

so sorry to hear of the loss I just read it now so I know it’s late but my condolences to the Hardy family.

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