"We can’t change the direction of the wind, we can only adjust our sails to always bring us home, until we meet again"
Harald Karl Ernst Meier passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024 at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus, London surround by family.
Lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Brenda deHeer.
He will be missed by his sons Shawn (Shelley), Rodney, and Adam. Survived by his brother Gerry, in laws Joanne (Mike) Vandenbogaerde, Dave (Karen) De Heer and four grandchildren. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Karl Alfred and Charlotte, son Todd,sister Renate, brother Lothar and Father and mother in laws Peter and Elizabeth De Heer.
A special thank you to Goderich Emergency department for, ambulance services, trauma team at Victoria Campus London and the CCTC team also at Victoria Hospital, London for your care and compassion during a very difficult time.
Harald was a keen boat owner and sailor. His retirement passion was maintaining "GATIN". He enjoyed nature trail and beach walks and his keen wit and sense of humour will be missed by many and life with Harald was never dull !!!
In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Heart and Stroke, Humane Society Dog Rescue or charity of choice are gratefully acknowledged by the family.
A Celebration of Life is be held on Sunday June 9, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Maitland Marine, Goderich.
Shared by Leonard and Jeanetta Atkins
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Ken Oesch
Although I only knew Harald a short while he was very kind and appreciative man helping get his Passat on track.RIP Harald
Bozena Marzyjanek
Dear Brenda,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved friend and husband Harald will be always in our memories.
Bozena & Richard
Pat Krystolovich
Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family Brenda.
We will cherish our fond memories of Harald with his great sense of humour and beautiful smile at our yacht club events.
Pat & Les
Leonard and Jeanetta Atkins
So sorry to hear about Harald , Sending our sincere condolences to Brenda Dave and Karen , and Families
From Leonard and Jeanetta Atkins
Suzanne Wydysz
Sending our sincere condolences to Shawn & Shelley and family. Thinking of you all at this truly difficult time. ❤️
Johanna Vandenbogaerde
Rest in peace Uncle Harald. I will miss watching you walk hand in hand on the beach with the love of your life; my beautiful Aunt Brenda and the way you would look at her with such affection and love, when you thought no one would see you.
You had a wicked sense of humour and some of my favourite childhood memories were on your sailboat ⛵️ or having bonfires on the beach.
I know your mom, my grandma Betty and your sweet fur babies were all waiting for you and you are all walking on the beach together and listening to the waves.
Until we meet again, give grandma Betty a big hug for me.
Keri (Nadalin) Vokes
Brenda and family, please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. I am truly sorry for the pain and sorrow you are going through. Harald’s presence, although in brief snippets of time over the years, was a gift, and the moments shared with him were filled with joy and enriching conversations. His passion for sailing was infectious, and his willingness to entertain my family on a boat adventure, even when the wind was against us will always be a memory that we hold dear. May you find comfort in the love and cherished memories you shared with Harald. Sending you all my love and support.
Dale Dolson
Dear Brenda…
Harald was a wonderful fixture at the Maitland Valley Marina. We have enjoyed his friendship immensely! We will miss his dry wit and great sense of humour… but we certainly won’t forget him as he is part of the fiber of this wonderful friendly place… Love R&D.
Karen & Dave Deheer
We have had so many fun times over the years with Brenda and Harold. He will truly be missed! We did a lot of crazy things together and still laugh at the memories we made. Our kids loved grumpy Uncle Harold because they knew he was really a big softy and an even bigger tease! Memories of holidays together, skating on the creek, ice fishing, tobogganing, swimming, sailing, bbq’s, doing renovations together and just hanging out will always be fondly remembered.
Jo-Anne & Keith Homan
Brenda we will miss our double dates at River Run with you and Harold. We always were the loudest table in the place. Until our next beaver tail dessert together. Love Jo and Keith