Harold Yake
October 16, 2024
YAKE, Harold – Peacefully, surrounded by family at Strathcona Long Term Care on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Marie Yake (1973). Loving father of Heather Burke (Ken), Cathy MacDonald (John), Lori MacMillan (Late Alex), and Ira Yake (Krista). Harold will be missed by his grandchildren: Jamie (Nancy), Kelly (Jeremy), Lindsey, Dylan, Steven (Brittany), Jenny (Ian), Chris, and Megan (Jake); great-grandchildren: Justin, Tyson, Shawn, Kiera, Carter, Kenna, and Layla. Harold is survived by his sister Susan Rice (late Kevin), and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his granddaughter Lisa Marie, parents Ira and Susan Yake, and siblings: Albert Yake (Mary), Hugh Yake (Edna), Fred Yake (Betty), Iris Howels (Glen), and Isabelle Yake.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery, Southgate Township. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Harold are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Online donations and condolences available at www.englandfuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dear Susan and Family, Heather,Ken and Family
Please accept our condolences. He lived a long and good life. Harold is in a better place. Rest in Peace. Brian & Roseann Rawn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Losing a parent is an immense loss. Our deepest sympathy.
The Buchanan family and relatives.
Ira, Krista, Chris, Megan, Jake and family, may you all find strength and comfort knowing Harold is at peace now. You are in our hearts and minds at this time.
Mike and Shelley
Ira, Lori, Heather, Cathy
My sincere condolences to the passing of your Dad. I really enjoyed the conversations and the stories your Dad had told me over the years. Great man.
Clint
Dear Lori and Family,
On behalf of the students and staff at Wellington Heights Secondary School, please accept our deepest condolences on this loss. May the knowledge that others are thinking of you during this time bring you some comfort. We hope that this time with family and friends will bring to light many wonderful memories that you will forever cherish.
Heather, Cathy, Lori & Ira,
Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Sorry for your loss.
Dear Lori, Steven, Jenny & families - we are very sorry to hear of your dad & grandpa's passing. May your memories help you through this sad time. Our most sincere condolences. Love Becky & Aaron Harding
— Becky & Aaron Harding, October 21, 2024Dear Heather, Ken & Family. I send you my deepest condolences on the loss of your father. May your memories you have made with him bring you peace & healing. My thoughts are with you. 🫶 Joan
— Joan Stevens, October 21, 2024With our deepest sympathy to all of you...on the passing of Harold. May your memories comfort your heart now and in the difficult days ahead.
— Dan & Sherry Burke, October 20, 2024Very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. Vern and Harold worked together for many years on many projects. Harold was a very kind, smart, creative gentleman and he loved animals, even making friends with a partridge!
— June Wagg, October 19, 2024Brenda and I are very sorry for your loss to each of you, Heather, Cathy, Lori and Ira.
Be strong, take care and keep in touch!
I am so sorry to hear of Harold passing.
— Helene Jones, October 19, 2024our deepest sympathies in this time of sorrow.
god bless
Sending my condolences to you all. Harold was such a nice gentle man and he has left quite a legacy with all of the work and projects he did. Thinking of you allas you say goodbye to a wonderful man.🙏
— Trina Larter, October 19, 2024Our condolences to the Yake family . We worked with Harold for many years . He always had a smile and every comment from him was positive. Never ever heard , “ can’t do that , let’s just figure out this challenge “ Another best of the best with good memories to cherish . Our sympathies, Brad and Cathy Schwindt
— Brad Schwindt, October 18, 2024Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
— Karen Switzer Jim Seifried, October 18, 2024So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing, he was one of the greatest people, a true gentleman, always enjoyed chatting with him, he will be missed, Rest in peace Harold
— Jerry and Valerie Arthur, October 18, 2024Our sincere condolences to you all. He was one of a kind. They don’t make them like him anymore.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, October 18, 2024Heather, Ken and family. Sending you our sincere condolences on Harold’s passing. I’m certain he has left you with many fond memories that we hope will help you through this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts.
— Jack and Debbie Kamstra, October 18, 2024Just so sorry to hear Harold my cousin passed away . Rip It was so great to visit over the years .
Sorry to hear the passing of your father. Condolences to Heather, Cathy, Lori, Ira and their families.
— Ken and Karen Thompson, October 18, 2024Dear Family, i am so sorry for your loss. Harold, my cousin, was such a kind, gentleman. I remember how he transformed his property into a beautiful retreat.
A fond memory is of Harold driving on his motorized bike to come to Yake reunions at Tom’s farm. He always had a smile on his face.
My sincerest condolences, cousin Pat ( Yake) Whyte
Lori, Heather and families,So sorry for your loss
— Cherryl Van Dongen, October 17, 2024Heather and family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of Harold. He was well loved by his family. May he Rest In Peace.
— Paul and Tracy Burke, October 17, 2024Our condolences to Harold's family. He was a very well respected and nice man.
Heather Ken and family my deepest sympathy
— shirley becker, October 17, 2024Very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Our sincere condolences to all of his family and to all the Yake relatives as well.
Really enjoyed visits with everyone at the (Yake) reunions when we could attend.
May Harold rest in peace.
Colin & Kathleen Buchanan.
Harold was my husband Donald Yake cousin. He was such a lovely man, I always enjoyed seeing him at Yake functions.
Rest in Peace Harold you deserve it.
So sorry to hear of Harolds passing. Our condolence's to the family.
— Kim and Roland Lanka, October 17, 2024I am very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
— Murray Adam, October 17, 2024