Harper, Laverne Richard

Laverne Richard Harper
June 14, 1949 – December 07,2024.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Laverne Richard
Harper. He tried so hard to beat his cancer but in the end it took him
from us. He passed away peacefully in hospital with his wife by his side.

Beloved husband of Deborah and loving father of son Scott (Laura) and
daughter Tammie (David). Step-father to Alicia (Sean), Kevin (Suzanna),
and Sherry (Chris).
Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many.
Parents Theresa (Richard – deceased).
Dear brother to sister Marion (Doug), sister Jeannette (Wayne), brother
Charles (deceased). sister Sharon (Keith), brother Chester and sister Jessie (Rob).
He also had many nephews and nieces.
He will be greatly missed.

Rick was a firefighter with Toronto for 27 years.He retired in 2000 to
enjoy life. Yet he still found time to work for friends and part time
services. He liked to keep busy.

Special thanks go to all the doctors and nurses who were there to
help Rick through Chemo. He was fighting a losing battle but had hoped
for a remission. Sadly it was not to be.

Thanks to the ER staff, 5th floor staff. Critical Care Unit 1 and Palliative Care staff at the
Brantford General Hospital for the wonderful care Rick received.

Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.