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Harold Wilkinson

Harold Wilkinson

Passed on: January 21st, 2015

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 21, 2015, at the age of 80. Born on July 31, 1934 in Portsmouth, England, Harold was a proud Yorkshireman and served his country as a member of the Royal Air Force. He built a life in Newfoundland working in the steel industry, was an accomplished gardener, and a true gentleman. Harold is predeceased by his father Harold; mother Gladys; brothers Robert, Ronald and Gordon; and nephew Robert. Leaving to mourn his beloved wife June (nee Parsons) (Gatehouse); daughter Virginia Sturge (Gerald) and son Kenneth Gatehouse (Michele); his four "angels" - granddaughters Heidi, Rebecca, Olivia and Emily (Sturge); his sister Patricia Tindale (Raymond) of Yorkshire, England; sister-in-law Rona (Robert deceased) of Southampton, England; and several nephews and nieces in Canada, United States and England. Harold will also be sadly missed by his "furry four-legged (canine) friends" Molly & Tess. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd, St. John's. Visitation will take place from 2- 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday). A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 4 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Cremation to Follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.carnells.com

 

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