Theresa Bernice Harper
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On December 4, 2025 @ 5:46 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 5 Comments
HARPER, Theresa Bernice (nee Bell) – With sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa on Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 at the age of 96. She has now been reunited with her husband of 60 years Richard Laverne Harper (2007) and their sons Richie (2024) and Charles (1996).
Devoted and loving mother of Marion (Doug), Jeannette (Wayne), Sharon (Keith), Chester, Jessie (Rob). Cherished Nan to Kenny, Angel, Tammy, Michelle, Sherri, Jeff, Scott, Jenny, Krysta, Danielle, Mariko, Keomi, Jacinda, Jordan, Mioko, Richard & Nicole and all their partners. Adored great grandmother to 25 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild.
Predeceased by her dear sisters Marion (the late Samuel) Yalowica and Violet (the late Ted) Tremblay and her parents Joseph and Mary Bell.
Theresa was a pillar of strength and love within her family, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.
Theresa spent her long and happy life caring and providing for others. Holidays and special occasions were always celebrated with a meal, loving prepared by her for her family and friends. In addition to raising her own children and caring for many of her grandchildren in their younger years, she supported schools and neighbours in the communities she lived by extending her care giving to their children. She was everyone’s Nan.
She enjoyed fishing with her husband Richard, bird watching, TV game shows, visiting family in St. Catherines, and in their early years, dancing and enjoy good times with friends. During times in her life she enjoyed knitting, sewing, and crocheting, but most of all she loved her family.
Her family extends a sincere ‘Thank You’ to the staff and caregivers who cared for her at Vera M Davis LTC, where she spent her final months. The care and compassion provided by their team was greatly appreciated by her family.
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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Humane Society in honour of her and her late husbands love of animals.
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Sincere condolences to the family of Theresa Harper. Theresa expressed her love for others through her compliments, smiles, and cheerful demeanor. I will miss my best dominoes player. May her sweet soul rest in peace.
Mom was my mother-in-law for 58 years. Even though I have been divorced for many years she will always be my mother-in-law. We didn’t always agree but that was okay because that’s the kind of person she was. We had a special kind of bond the last lifetime. Mom would call me and say I’m making spaghetti get your butt over here and bring your appetite. She loved cooking and having family over for meals. And you couldn’t say I’m not hungry because she would always come back and say I didn’t cook for nothing sit down and eat. After dinner we’d sit back and have a glass of wine and talk and talk and talk. What really amazed me was that she accepted my second husband Bruce with open arms. From that moment on he would call her Mom as well. After each visit we would always have our picture taken together that was our MO. Bruce and I are going to miss you so very much. You will be forever in our hearts. RIP Mom until we meet again. Love always Jane and Bruce
Jessie, Rob, and family, our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. All our love, Elizabeth, Marc & Emma
Dear Michelle and family – so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful Grandma – what an impressive family she leaves behind. Thinking of you all and sending a hug
Frances
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Nan was the grandmother whose strength held the family together. The type of grandmother whose thoughtful nature made everyone feel cared for and understood. Though she is no longer here, the care she poured into others lives in every person she touched will always be remembered.
She nurtured generations with her resilience and kindness.
Nan will be forever missed. Rest in peace Nan.