Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory
Harold Milburn Tewsley Snowden
February 8, 1937- October 24, 2018
Passed away peacefully on October 24th, 2018. Harold, also known as Harry, was husband to the late and greatly missed, Margaret Snowden. He will be sadly missed by his children, Michael Snowden, Robert Snowden, Leslie Watkins, Lynn Snowden, Joel Snowden and his partner Celia King, and Jeremy Snowden; and by his daughters in law Elizabeth Snowden and Linda Snowden and son in law Roy Watkins.
Harold will be remembered with fondness by his grandchildren, Zachary Snowden, Madelaine Snowden and her partner Arizona Dixon, Izzy Snowden, Ashley Taylor and her husband Gareth Taylor and their son Connery Taylor (Harold’s great grandson), Brandon Snowden, Kara Watkins, Samuel Watkins and Maddison Snowden.
Harold’s loss will also be felt by his sister Marleigh Demelis, his brothers Bill Snowden and Jack Snowden, his nieces and nephews and their families, including his god son, Dave Demelis.
Harold also leaves behind his beloved pets; two dogs and two cats. Great care is being taken to find them new homes.
Harold attended the University of Toronto. He was an English and Theatre Arts Teacher in Pickering high school for many years.
Many people who have been part of Harold’s life will fondly remember his sharp wit, and the debates, and heart felt discussions that they had with him about the issues of the day.
His interest were classical music, Canadian literature, Canadian art and the theatre. He was a talented crafter, knitting, crocheting, sewing and weaving many beautiful creations. Harold had beautiful handwriting, which he always said he perfected at teachers college.
Family and friends will be received at the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village (Ajax), (905-428-8488) on Thursday November 1, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday November 2 from 9am-10am. Funeral Service will follow in the chapel of the Funeral Home at 10am. A private family interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Harold Milburn Snowden 2018.
Décès pour la Ville: Ajax, Province: Ontario
