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With great sadness and a profound sense of loss, we say farewell to Wallace Ireland Harpur, who passed away at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre on January 7, 2025, at the age of 69.
Wallace, affectionately known to those close to him as “Maxx,” was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Joan Harpur and his best friend, Mark Smith.
Left to treasure and celebrate this life is Rosemary Parker, Maxx’s partner of almost 20 years, stepchildren Katherine Parker-Lak (Brent Langille) and Robert Parker-Lak, cherished grandchildren Alexandra and Rhiannon Langille. He was a quiet, constant presence for his stepchildren. He never imposed but was always there to encourage and support their dreams and for advice when asked. He was proud and happy to be a part of this family, going to school concerts and parent-teacher meetings as well as attending soccer games and tournaments, family vacations and watching his stepchildren grow into fine adults.
Maxx also leaves his siblings, Robert (Erna), Carolyn (Dave), Maureen, Patti (Blair) and Paul (Anita), as well as many nieces, nephews, extended Parker family as well as friends, including his former wife, Brenda Clark.
Maxx was born in Toronto and raised in Nova Scotia, Belfast, Northern Ireland, New Brunswick and Ontario. He attended a dozen different schools before graduating from O’Neill Collegiate in Oshawa. Maxx went on to study chemistry and became a nuclear chemical technician at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station and at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
But music was his first love. He started singing in choirs when he was eight years old and learned the drums as a teenager, playing in garage bands. When the calling became too strong, he applied and was accepted into the Humber College Jazz Program, where he graduated with honours. He played in several bands and toured across Ontario and Western Canada. Maxx sang, played drums, an array of percussion instruments and guitar. To supplement his musical career, he was a fitness and golf fitness trainer.
Maxx was a warrior and a protector. He faced an aggressive lung cancer with courage and fortitude. Maxx was always concerned about safety and guarded his family closely. In true Northern Irish style, he had a shillelagh in every room of the house. While we were assured he knew how to use them, we never saw them put to use.
He was a man of integrity and honesty, who cared very much about social justice, fairness and consideration for others. He found meaning in meditation and in learning compassion. As a musician Maxx enjoyed all music and especially jazz. He loved to travel – enjoying Spain, Scotland and more than half a dozen Caribbean islands. He also loved golf, sports (he played college hockey), fitness, bad puns, good jokes, fine food, a tough crossword and a good Scotch – until he discovered bourbon.
With grateful hearts, the family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre for the care Maxx received.
Cremation has taken place. A small celebration of life will take place on January 18, 2025.

2025

Morley Bedford Funeral Services Ltd

Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario

death notice Wallace Ireland Harpur April 2 1955-January 7

obituaries notice Wallace Ireland Harpur April 2 1955-January 7

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