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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.
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8 Guestbook Entries
December 17, 2024 | barb Fleming
R.i.p. Rick, you were a special person. Take care. Angels take him rest in peace.
December 19, 2024 | Scott Harper
I am honoured to be your son
I am proud to have you as a dad
Thank you for all the talks, guidance, hugs and great memories
You will always be in my heart
Till we meet again
I love you Dad
December 19, 2024 | Stacey Persaud
My condolences and prayers go out to all of Rick’s family and friends.
December 19, 2024 | Frank Gruszewski
I worked with Rick at “the Board”, and he was a pleasure to be around. Calm. Secure. Happy. I took a little of his life philosophy as my own. Condolences to your family Rick.
December 20, 2024 | Mike Fitzgerald
My condolences. I only worked a shot time with Rick before he retired but he always was pleasure to be around.
December 20, 2024 | Brian Goldsworthy
During his time on Toronto Fire, in the late 80s and early 90s, Rick often drove car 44 out of Claremont street . As a firefighter at Adelaide we would see him every shift. His infectious laugh and wit was always welcomed as he visited each hall in 44 district. Always a great story teller and one to offer sound advice to new firefighters Rick will be remembered as one you could count on. RIP brother.
December 21, 2024 | Laura Collins
Was such a pleasure and honour to meet Rick. I’ve only known him for a few years but he always welcomed me with open arms and treated me like I’ve always been family. I wish I got to call him my father-in-law legally but I still considered him to be my father-in-law. Rick you are greatly loved and you will be missed by so many. I’ll take good care of Scott for ya lol 🥰🫂❤️
December 24, 2024 | Louise Kowalsky
I was very saddened to hear of Richard’s passing. I met Richard while working as a temp at SC Johnson. He was such a nice man, he spoke of his wife often and it was plain to see how much he loved her. My deepest condolences to all of his family.