David Paul Harper
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On May 2, 2022 @ 6:09 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 29 Comments
1933-2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David (Dave) Harper, who passed away suddenly at his home in Nobleton on April 30, 2022.
Devoted husband of 61 years of Greta (nee Pearson) (deceased), loving father of Cynthia (Bill), Kevin and David. Proud grandfather of Matthew and Meghan. Dear brother of Ann (Steve) and Carole.
Dave was a strong believer in giving back to his community, having volunteered for many years at Diabetes Canada, Mackenzie Health, Epilepsy York Region and most recently at Maple Health Centre. He was a founding member of the Nobleton Lions Club, serving in leadership positions at the club, zone and district levels, as well as acting as co-Chair of the Lion’s community “Walk for Guide Dogs.”
In recognition of his dedication to the community, Dave was the recipient of a Senior Citizen Award of Merit from the Township of King in 2018.
A visitation will be held at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday, May 5th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday morning, May 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 14485 Jane Street, King City.
Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 91 Church Street, Schomberg.
In lieu of flowers or donations, please consider volunteering for a worthy cause or do something good for your community and think of Dave.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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David Kevin & Cindy. I am so sorry to hear that you dad has passed Jen and I had many god times with your parents, they were amongst the first to welcomed when we first came to Npbletpm
Sincere Condolences to David’s family. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of grief. David was an exceptional person, and he will be missed. Rest in Peace David.
David was such a huge part of the volunteer team at Maple Health Centre. Everyone (staff & residents alike) were so happy to see him after these 2 long pandemic years. He will be so missed by all of us – such a wonderful person always giving back. May he Rest in Peace.
I had the honour of working with David for a year at MHC. Every week over FaceTime, we would chat with a resident and talk about how our week was going. We would do our weekly fortune cookie and discuss about it. I also had the honour of looking over menus for David and choosing what would be good for his monthly meet ups. David is going to be greatly missed by me and everyone at MHC. Our last conversation was talking about volunteer appreciation month and how grateful we are for his service.
David, Kevin and Cindy : Deeply saddened by the news of your father’s passing ! We got to know your folks 40 years ago when I moved my Dental practice to Nobleton and transferred to the Nobleton Lions Club.He was always so kind and encouraging during those years. He became my Dentist until my daughter, Dr Vanessa Hollander, joined my practice. Your folks welcomed us into their home and along with many Lions social functions , we had many good times! I still remember his antique Volkswagen “Bug” that he drove in the summer months! I always looked up to your dad and admired him for his kind nature and willingness to be a hard working volunteer! As a colleague, friend and Lions member we will miss him! May all these good memories help sustain you thru this difficult time. of loss! We extend our sincere condolences to you all. Dr Elwood Hurst , Marjorie , Vanessa , Christine , Jocelyn and the staff at Nobleton Dental Clinic
Lion David was a great friend and a great mentor to me as a lion. He was always my guide for anything regarding lions leadership. A kinder soul is difficult to find. I’ll miss him greatly.
Sincere Sympathy to all the family. Love Cora Gentile & family
So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Such a kind, honest person and a man of great integrity.
I had the pleasure of knowing Dave for 50+ years.
He will most definitely be missed, but not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Russ & Lorraine Manock
What an amazing guy and a life well lived! David will be missed.
On behalf of the Toronto Netralya Lions, we pray for the soul of Lion , PDG, David Paul Harper. May his Soul rest in peace at the feet of the Lord.
We pray too that the Lord give the family strength to bear this loss,
Jagdish,
President, Netralya Lions.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Wonderful memories of him at St. Mary’s church on the 10th Concession. Maybe rest in eternal peace.
Our sympathy to the Harper family on the loss of their father.
Sympathy also to his sister Ann Herlihey(Steve) and Carol Harper.
On behalf of the Huttonville Lions Club of District A711 in Region 34 we send our condolences to the family of Past District Governor David Paul Harper and the loss of Lion from the Nobleton Lions Club. May he rest in peace.
PDG Harold Hobson
Huttonville Lions Club
Dear Cindy, Kevin, David and families,
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You have lost a great man in your life, and the community has as well. Your dad’s service to so many, demonstrated his integrity and comittment in helping others and giving back. We pray that your wonderful memories of your dad will bring a smile to your faces and peace to your hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers and this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the Harper family. Growing up in Mount Dennis, Dr. Harper was my first dentist and I continued with him until his retirement. He was a true gentleman and always had a smile and kind words for you. He will be missed as he always was willing to help wherever needed. RIP.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy and with your family. I was so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. You have my very deepest sympathy.
Safa
To Cindy, Kevin, David and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was very kind and generous. May he rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Cynthia, Kevin and David, my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He volunteered at the Maple Health Centre and was loved by so many. He always had a smile and a cheery disposition. He made our mornings that much better by pitching in and assisting anyone who needed some help or just to have a conversation. The residents and staff are saddened to hear of his passing as he was a friend to us all. During these last few years he contined to Facetime with residents to keep up their spirits. He will be so missed and never forgotton.
Mary
Sincere condolences to the Harper family. Dave was a true gentleman and well respected in the community. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Dr. Harper was my first dentist when I was a kid in Mount Dennis. He was always so kind and gentle. My deepest sympathies.
May he Rest In Peace.
Our sincere condolences to your family . We are very grateful to have known your dad for over 30 years. He was always so very kind and caring. We will cherish our time spent with him . We couldn’t have asked for a nicer neighbour. He will be missed dearly.
Love Donna Mike Stephanie Kathleen and David
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family at this time. I only knew David for a short time when we were both members of our Richmond Hill Probus Club monthly lunch/dinner group but I always enjoyed his company and the conversations we had. He was such a nice person and a real gentleman. We’ll miss his soft-spoken presence very much!
Cindy, Bill, Meghan , Mathew, and the Harper family,
Donna, I, David and Mark would like to extend our sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. Dave will be missed greatly by his family and in his King community for all the service work he has initiated and performed. Dave is now reunited with his lovely wife Greta as they begin their new journey together.
God Bless,
Jim & Donna Schwan.
I was so saddened to learn of the passing of David Harper, David volunteered with me at Mackenzie Health for the length of time he was there and was always willing to help and lend a hand to any of the out patients, staff or visitors that would come through out doors to the Information desk where I was stationed and still there. Always with a welcoming smile. I am so sorry for your loss at this time but know that he is now with his beloved Greta and now you have two very special Angels looking down and still protecting you.
Sorry to hear about David. I was his first Dental Nurse for 5 years until I had my children. We both graduated the same year at university. He was great to work with as we joked around much to his father’s chagrin. My three children all went to him until he retired. He was a great Dentist. I have fond memories of him and I hope you are comforted by the many good memories you have too.
Naomi Furukawa
Dear Kevin – I am very sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your beloved father. He sounded like a wonderful, giving man. May your memories of him always be a blessing.
My sincere condolences to you and your family and this difficult time.
Sincerely, Alan (Hudgie DeRobertis)
My father, Stephen Kavanaugh and Dave Harper were childhood friends since Kindergarten.
They both went to mass each day throughout their childhood. Dave was a very good friend
and remained so even after they both married and had families. Dave’s children and
grandchildren can be proud of his many accomplishments and charitable works.
On behalf of Stephen, thank you Dave and God bless.
David Harper was our local Councillor for Nobleton and Laskay years ago. He was a wonderful man and after he retired from being a dentist, he could be found as a volunteer helping to direct people at Mackenzie Health hospital and helping with the Nobleton Lions’ Club. During COVID, he was often doing an exercise class on Zoom, so I would see him when I participated. Once the Zoom exercises ended, I thought that he might like to join the in person exercise classes at Nobleton Arena. Since he was not attending, I contacted him, thinking that perhaps he could not drive. However he assured me that he still drove, but he only wanted to do exercises in private in his home. Later he came to Nobleton United Church to pick up a Pasta Dinner, so I did see that he was still driving. So sorry that he is gone.
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To David, Kevin and Cindy, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I spent a lot of time at your house as a kid and he was nothing but kind and welcoming to me through those years in a manner that appears to have been entirely consistent with his legacy of public service. My most heartfelt condolences to all of you.