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HARVEY LLOYD RISEBROUGH
MAY 29, 1942 – March 30, 2024
After a brief illness, Harvey Lloyd Risebrough, formerly of Oakwood, Ontario, passed away peacefully at the Ross Memorial Hospital on Saturday, March 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was in his 82nd year. Harvey is predeceased by his parents John (1990) and Elsie (2002) Risebrough. Survived by his dear wife Janet (Davidson) Risebrough, daughters Nancy (Douglas Hill), Carol (Andrew Dunsmore), Jackie (Trevor Jones) and Adele (Nigel Samuel), as well as grandchildren Spencer and Malcolm Hill, Kate and Avril Dunsmore, Simon and Clara Jones, and Jack Samuel. Loving brother of Audrey (Graeme) Little. Dear brother-in-law of Mary and Jim Harris, Ann and Howard Greene, George Davidson, and Leslie and Susan Davidson. He was a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Affectionately known as Harv, he spent his early years on a lovely farm in Agincourt, Ontario. It was a meeting of fate between Janet and Harv when the Risebroughs stopped in to the Davidson farm inquiring about farms for sale in the area. The Risebrough family moved to a new farm on Highway 7 east of Oakwood in 1959, just down the road from the Davidsons. Harv and the love of his life, Janet, were married in 1967 and recently celebrated their 56th anniversary. They were soulmates, playmates and loving partners in every sense.
Harv’s love of farming and dream of being his own boss began as a teenager when he started his dairy business at age 18. He built a high-quality registered Jersey herd over the next 30 years, earning accolades such as the Constructive Breeder and Star Brood Cow awards from the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club, selling Jerseys across Ontario and as far away as Brazil, and having many show winners at the Royal Winter Fair.
Even with a 24/7 job on the farm, Harv had a large involvement in the community. He took on many volunteer and leadership roles with St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lindsay, the Ontario Jersey Club and the Little Britain Christian Cemetery for over 30 years. A long-time member and Elder of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Harvey showed his faith through service. He volunteered for the Board of Managers, Finance Committee, trustees, fundraising role and counting collection – a job he really enjoyed. Harv was a gentle, kind and loving man who will be dearly missed by all those who have known and worked with him over the years.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 2 pm, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 40 William Street North, Lindsay, Ontario, with visitation preceding from 12 to 1:45 pm and a reception to follow at 3 pm at Celebrations, 35 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay. Funeral arrangements have been made through Mackey Funeral Home, www.mackeys.ca.
The family extends sincere gratitude to the compassionate doctors and nurses at the Ross Memorial Hospital, who did all they could for Dad. In memory of Harvey, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lindsay, or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Donations may be made through Mackey Funeral Home via cheque or online at the links below:
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Saturday March 30 2024
Death notice for the town of: Lindsay, Province: Ontario
death notice Harvey Risebrough Saturday March 30 2024
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