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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served in the RCNVR and RCN Jul 1941 - Nov 1964
PRICE, Harold Ernest - in his 102nd year passed away at his home with his wife and some of his family members at his side. Beloved husband for 74 years of Shirley Price nee McKim. Devoted father of daughters Deborah Leader (Harvey Leader) and Wendy Kim Holland Perrier (Michel Perrier) and predeceased by son Stephen Kenneth Price (Yvette Price). Loving Grampie to grandchildren Jennifer Lajeunesse (Robert), James Holland (Maryse), Adair Harvie (Stacey Rogoski), Laura Parsons (Harvey), Camille Arscott (Robert), and Andre Perrier. Special Great Grandfather to Asia Harvie, Aaliyah Harvie, Isabella Lajeunesse, Danica Lajeunesse, Keira Arscott, Emmerson Rogoski, Juliette Arscott, Caden Rogoski, Xavier Holland, Loc Holland, and Lincoln Rogoski. Great Great Grandfather to Winslow Fralick. Harolds siblings and their spouses are predeceased, Murray Price (Florence Ewing), Olive Gulliver (Glendon), Shirley Setzke (Robert), and Claire Sanford (Sterling). Predeceased parents were Ernest Gesner Price and Viola May Price (Dixon). Brother-in-law to William McKim (Ursula Rapp) and Matthew McKim (Jessie Roberts). Survived and loved by many nieces and nephews.
Harold was a WW2 and Korean War Veteran with 25 years service in the Royal Canadian Navy. His wartime service and military decorations were the 1939 to 1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, War Medal 1939 to 1945, Korean Medal, United Nations Service Star, and Canadian Forces Long Service Award. He was awarded the Certificate of Merit from Department of National Defence, Outstanding Service Award signed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Korean War Commemorative Certificate of Appreciation for Service, Year of the Korean War Veteran Certificate of Recognition, and Certificates of Appreciation from the Canadian Government and the Ontario Provincial Government. Upon completion of his active naval service, he worked for the Department of National Defense which involved responsibility for the operation and preventative maintenance for all electrical shipboard equipment followed by working in the Naval Design Department where he was responsible for design, procurement and testing of all electrical switchboards, generators and distribution equipment for new shipboard construction.
Harold will be remembered as a kind devoted husband, father and grandfather who thought of his family before himself. He was an intelligent, hardworking, humble man of few needs and countless talents. Special thanks to Dr. M. Smith, Respirologist with TOH, Dr. P McGregor, his family Dr., and Richard Roy with Motion Cares. The family are especially thankful to Veterans Affairs through the assistance of Valerie Egner for assisting in supporting Harold to be able to remain at home. Many thanks to Mark and Katherine Murphy for their ongoing support and companionship. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation www.cpff.ca would be appreciated.
Celebration of Life July 27 from 1 to 3 pm at the Kemptville Legion, Branch 212. Family, friends and members of the Legion are welcome.
Internment is a Graveside service on Aug 3 at St Simon and St Judes in Belisle NB. Reception to follow.
Service Details: Gathering Reception Saturday July 27, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm; Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 212, Kemptville, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville, Ontario (Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Inc.)
Ships served in: RCNVR DIVISION SAINT JOHN - Enlisted in the RCNVR Jul 1941 HMCS RIMOUSKI - Drafted to RIMOUSKI Nov 1941 HMCS ST HYACINTHE - Drafted to ST HYACINTHE Jul 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA Feb 1943 HMCS MIDLAND - Drafted to MIDLAND Mar 1943 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA May 1945 * Transferred to the RCN HMCS BRUNSWICK - Drafted to BRUNSWICKER Jul 1946 HMCS SCOTIAN - Drafted to SCOTIAN Jul 1946 HMCS BYTOWN - Drafted to BYTOWN Aug 1946 HMCS WARRIOR - Drafted to WARRIOR Jul 1948 HMCS HAIDA - Drafted to HAIDA Jan 1948 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA Jun 1948 HMCS HAIDA - Drafted to HAIDA Sep 1948 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA Aug 1949 HMCS SWANSEA - Drafted to SWANSEA Apr 1951 NRS NEWPORT CORNER - Drafted to NEWPORT CORNER Apr 1952 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA May 1953 HMCS IROQUOIS - Drafted to IROQUOIS Feb 1954 HMCS GRANBY - Drafted to GRANBY Dec 1955 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA Sep 1958 HMCS CHAUDIERE - Drafted to CHAUDIERE Nov 1959 HMCS CAP DE LA MADELEINE - Drafted to CAP DE LA MADELEINE Sep 1960 HMCS ST CROIX - Drafted to ST CROIX Feb 1962 FLAG OFFICER ATLANTIC COAST (Staff of) - Drafted to FOAC Aug 1964 * Honourably Released NDHQ OTTAWA -Worked at NDHQ as a civilian
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