Passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital with family by his side on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 of Exeter, at the age of 82. Loving husband of Susan (Tomlinson) Jaques for over 55 years. Proud father of Kim Jaques, Alison and Sean Thompson, Elaine Jaques and Dave Bell, and Matthew and Jody Jaques. Adored grandpa/papa of Melanie, Maegan, Christopher, Hunter, Taylor, Branden, and Cole and great-grandpa of Ellie, Luke, Chase, and Chloe. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shirley and Jim Wilkinson, Janet and Ron Henderson, David Tomlinson, and Chris Damen. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Bernice Jaques, daughter Karen, brother-in-law Barry Tomlinson, and sister-in-law Linda Waye.
Harry was born a farmer, always in Usborne Township. He was a talented mechanic who could fix just about everything. He drove truck for John Hamilton and WG Thompson in Granton. Harry was always there to help a neighbour in need, never needing to be asked. He was a “jack of all trades”, earning the nickname “MacGyver” for being able to make or fix anything.
A private family funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter. Cremation with interment Zion Cemetery.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Dale Parkin
To the whole extended Jaques family,
I am very sorry for your loss! It has almost been a year since Harry’s passing. I apologise for my very late condolences.
I have very fond memories from my childhood of Harry and his handiwork and inventions at Uncle Norm and Aunt Bernice”s farm. I also remember him helping me do my job while he was still on the Hern Line.
If, somewhere in the afterlife, something needs fixing or built, Harry will be there, helping out.
May your memories keep you strong and give you all solace.
Sandra
Susan and family,
It saddened me to hear about Harry passing away. I send my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Bev & David Leyes
Susan & family, so sorry to hear of the loss of Harry. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Rob Marshall
I am sorry for your loss. Harry was an easy going wrencher when I first met him at Bert Borlands shop. He gave me a hand with the forklift after Bert told me fix it, I didn’t work there, but that was Bert. Harry was kind and patient and with his help I was back to Elliott’s to work. My heart goes out to you.
Sue Willert
Susan and family, Shirley and Jim
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Harry.
We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Hugs and Prayers.
Susan and Rick Willert and
Lenore Parsons
George and Sue Wilson
Elaine, Dave and Cole, heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers. George, Sue and Judi Wilson
Carole Damen
Susan and family,Shirley and family my sincere condolences on Harry’s passing keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Jane Parkinson
Susan and family, my condolences. Harry will certainly be missed by many . Hugs to all
Jane Parkinson
Susan and family, my condolences. Harry will certainly be missed by many . Hugs to all
Steve ,Joanne , Sue , Mike & Marina Jaques
Dear Susan and Family
We were shocked to hear of Harry’s passing
Your Family was a special part of the Zion community for many years
Harry will me missed by all
Lynda ( Parsons ) Iredale-Conlin
My sincere condolences to all the Jaques families and to Jim and Shirley…hold on to your many memories…
Karen Insley Windsor and family
Dear Susan and family:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Harry. May you find comfort in each other and your memories.
Brenda Swan
Dear Susan
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Brenda
Aldeen Skinner
Dear Susan and Family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy,Memories are so Precious.
James Weston
Susan and family – Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Harry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Helen, Jim and Andrew Weston
Ray Horne
RIP Harry
Very sorry to hear of Harrys passing- he was a man that will be remembered for helping anyone, anytime. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Ray Horne
Dalton Ford
Susan and Family; sorry for your loss, Harry was a good man, neighbor, and a friend to the community. May you have comfort in the days ahead, Dalt
Linda Wuerth
Susan and family
Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Haven’t seen him in many years but remember Harry when I was growing up in Zion. He was a quiet soft spoken man but also very kind. Remember the good times and he will live on in your memories.
Linda and John Wuerth
Dorothy Gaiser
Sympathy to the family of Harry. Thinking of everyone and the loss of another cousin.
Earl and Marilyn Miller
Susan and family, Shirley and Jim,
Our deepest condolences to each of you. We were saddened to learn of Harry’s passing. We used to enjoy seeing him working away by the little barn up from our corner. Earl remembers him in public school days, trying to put a little gas engine on a bicycle: one of many inventions! We always knew it was fall when we would see him go by with the little tractor with the potato digger behind! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan & Janice Glanville
Susan and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. Sending our sympathies at this difficult time. Bryan & Janice Glanville
Vicki Parsons
Such heartfelt sorrow for your loss
Pat Kelly
My Sincere Condolences to the jaques Family. Harry was a GREAT MAN. Heaven gains another GREAT ONE.
Sylvester and Geraldine grimminck
Dear Susan and family. We have been extremely saddened by the loss of a great friend Harry. Sylvester and Harry had such great visits and enjoyed working together at Bert’s. We will really miss him. Rest in peace Harry.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Susan and family
Our thoughts & sympathy are with you at this time. Harry was a good man, always had a smile & happy to see people. Keep your memories close.
Barry & Melonie
Fred Miller
Susan & Family and Shirley and Jim
Our condolences on the passing of Harry. I have many thoughts of school days at SS #7 at Zion and farming down the road from him, also in later years of always getting our mail on time. Harry was faithful in whatever he did. We hope your memories will give you strength to carry on.
Fred &Elaine Miller
Marion McCarter
Susan and families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in your loss of Harry – husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His wonderful memories now become treasures to hold in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Shirley Kerslake
Sending my sincerest sympathy to Harry’s family.
Earl , Laura Thomson
Sue and family, sorry for your loss . Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Anne Gallant
Susan, Kim, Alison, Elaine and Matt and family. Shirley and Jim and family.
I was sorry to hear of Harry’s passing.
May your precious memories assist you in the days ahead.
Sending prayers of healing and hug of strength.
Anne Gallant (Delbridge)
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Susan & Family, So Sorry to hear of Harry’s passing , our Thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ray worked with him a Thompson’s in Granton .
Our Sincere Sympathy,
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Bob and Helen Coates
We extend our condolences to Susan and all the families for the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Our sympathy also goes out to Shirley and Jim for the loss of a dear brother and uncle. I really appreciated the opportunity to visit with both families at the restaurant on the Sunday after the wedding. I have fond memories of Harry and school days at Zion.. We also remember the good times at the « line » picnics. The world is definitely a better place because Harry lived here. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the good memories comfort you.
Nina Dawn
So sorry to hear this news about Harry from our Canadian family.
Sending our love and thoughts from Nina, Paul & Joe, Nottingham, England xxx
Irene Mary Cindric
I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY YOU HAVE LOST A SPECIAL PERSON IN ALL YOUR LIVES BUT YOU WILL HAVE HIS MEMORIES FOREVER FROM IRENE
The Benner's
Dear Susan and Family….I was so sorry to be reading this about Harry. Please accept our sympathy at this sad time for your family…Sending Hugs Don and Heather
Andrea Winter and family
Harry will be missed. We always enjoyed our visits at dad’s. He was soo handy with equipment and I enjoyed his quiet chuckle. Our thoughts are with you Susan and family.
John and Sandra Ulch
We send our sincere sympathy to you Susan and your family.
Gayle & Bill Crawford
So sorry to hear about Harry, our thoughts & prayers to
Susan and all their family….Gayle & Bill
Dianne Skinner
To Susan and family: Sorry for the loss of harry . You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the memories.
Richard Upthegrove
Harry was a great man.Truly a man of many skills. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Peace be with Him. Sorry for your loss.Rick and Joanne.Upthegrove
Earl and Barbara French
Harry was such a great friend for a good many years. We enjoyed picking corn for many years and having fun recently with growing potatoes too. He will be dearly missed.
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Susan & family, Shirley, Jim & family – We are so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. He was a good man with a genuine sense of humour, friendly demeanour, and an uncanny ability to fix most anything. He will be missed by all who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time.
Tina Riley-Ankers
Alison and family
I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you and sending prayers.
Tina, Brad and family
Ross and Marilyn Robinson
Susan
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time
Jim & Karen Coddington
Our sincere condolences to Susan, Shirley and Harry’s family. I have many memories of vacations at the farm with the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe and Marlene French
Dear Susan and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. We are thinking of you as you navigate life without your wonderful Harry.
Marlene and Joe French
Yvonne Elliott
To Susan, your Family, Shirley, Jim & Family & all the Tomlinson’s
Our sincere condolences to you at the loss of Harry. Lots of happy memories, of days gone by, growing up across the fields.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Yvonne & John Elliott
Wayne Carroll
I’ve known Harry for 45 years. I never knew a better more honest man in my life. He will be sadly missed
RIP.
Wanda Feeney
Susan, Elaine and family,
Please know that Bill and I are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Bill and Wanda Feeney
Lynne Haughton
Susan, Kim, Alison, Elaine and Matt and family. Shirley and Jim.
I was saddened today to hear of Harry’s passing.
Many memories of growing up in the Zion community included the Jaques family.
He always had a smile and a quiet word.
I remember him always being in his shop fixing things.
Sending big hugs to everyone and please know I am thinking of you during this time.
Hold onto the memories and smile often when remembering Harry.
Susan, I can’t imagine how it feels to lose your best friend. Please know that I care!
Love, Lynne, Aldane, and Jericho
Grant Thomson
My thoughts are with you at this time.