Harvey Dryden
2018-2021
It is with broken hearts we announce the
passing of our precious boy, Harvey Norman Dryden on March 24, 2021 at
the age of three with his parents at his side. Harvey was the beloved
son of Matthew Arnold and Margaret Suzanne (MacDougall) Dryden and
brother of Felix Mooney Dryden.
Harvey could not talk to us but he told
us with the look on his face what he loved in life. Harvey loved the
outdoors. He would relax on walks in his stroller and wheelchair,
looking in the direction of sound and softening as he felt the air on
his face. Harvey loved to swim and would flutter and kick his legs in
the water. Harvey loved looking at Christmas lights, especially on the
Christmas tree. Harvey’s look was often bright, sometimes
relaxed, with these simple pleasures. Harvey loved people. He loved
cuddles, head rubs, stories, singing, and music. These things soothed
him. Harvey loved his brother Felix. Harvey’s face was
bright and his eyes wide open on the day Felix was born. Harvey gave a
rare smile when the brothers were laid down next to each other. Harvey
would also reach out to his brother.
Harvey taught us so much. He taught us
to take pause and appreciate the simple things. He taught us to
appreciate milestones and in his case inchstones. He taught us about
unconditional love and how to love each other. He taught us to be
present and not to take moments for granted.
In addition to his loving parents and
brother, Harvey is survived by his maternal grandparents Dr. Frances
MacDougall and Jack MacDougall; paternal grandparents Norman and
Shanna Dryden; great grandmother Faye Dryden (Arnold, deceased); aunts
Kristin Dryden, Kathleen Jacobs (Ben), and Erin Avery (Pat); uncles
Allan MacDougall (Chelsea), and Phillip Eastman (Stephanie); cousins
Brooklyn, Oscar, Franklin, Zachary, and Owen; and great aunt Kathleen
McCullough (Lowell). Harvey was predeceased by his great grandfather
Arnold Dryden; great grandparents Dr. Joseph and Kathleen MacDougall,
and Patrick and Margaret Kearney.
Relatives and friends are invited to
public visitation at the Salisbury Funeral Home, 3350 Route 106
(372-4800) on Sunday, March 28 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm with covid
restrictions in place. A private family funeral will be held. The
funeral will be broadcast on Monday, March 29 at 2 pm and a link will
be provided on the funeral home website for digital attendance.
Interment at Steeves Mountain Cemetery at a later date. If desired,
please send memorial donations to the following
programs:
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Easter Seals for the Adapted Toy Library;
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Ability NB Para NB for the Equipment Loan Program; and,
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APSEA BVI Trust Fund for Recreational/Social/Cultural
opportunities.
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APSEA Auxiliary
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To view the live service, please click here.
20182021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Harvey Dryden 20182021..
Décès pour la Ville: Salisbury, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick