Harvey passed peacefully, surrounded with love by his family. Harvey was the eldest child of the late Albert and Martha (Lenchuk). As Harvey liked to say, he was born on Section 17, Township 20, Range 4 East, on the family farm in the village of Camp Morton, Manitoba. He attended a one-room country elementary school, graduated from Gimli High school and on to the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with Bachelors of Science and Education. After 3 years of teaching in Winnipeg, he followed his passion to travel, hitchhiking around the world, pausing to teach for a year in Sydney, Australia to earn enough money to continue his travels. While in Afghanistan, he applied for a job in Calgary, where he taught for one year, before his move to Picton. He then taught mathematics and physics at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute for 27 years, retiring in 1996. Following his retirement, he taught 3 semesters at the Canadian International School in Singapore, as well as a semester at the Island Academy in Antiqua & Barbuda. Harvey was a man of few words but at the mention of travel, he was happy to share his experiences. Always an athlete, Harvey played football for the University of Manitoba, was a founding member of the Belleville Bulldogs rugby club, was an avid runner in the 80s, and was a long-standing member of the Prince Edward Yacht Club, where he sailed his boat the Mai Tai. He was a proud member of MENSA, but was unable to master his cellphone – there was many a missed call. He enjoyed carpentry and taking on many home projects. He loved his late border collie, Joey, and a good rum and coke. He enjoyed being social and always welcomed everyone into his home. His love of cooking was best showcased in his pirogies, cabbage rolls and curries. Harvey loved and was loved by Gayla. He was very proud of his four children, Garth (Jen), Megan (Grant), Kate (Ben), and Aleda (Mitch). He took great joy in and loved the antics of his grandchildren, Tyler, Drake, Alexandra, Andrew, Marie, Oscar and Celine, all of Toronto. Harvey was well thought of and will be remembered fondly by Gayla’s children, Mark (Amy), Kirstin, Craig (Laura) Berga and their children, Evelyn, Sylvie, Bo and Leni. He was well loved by Gayla’s extended family. Harvey was pre-deceased by his sister Patricia Corry of Brighton, ON, and is survived by his brothers Leonard (Cindy) of Gimli, MB and Fred of Slave Lake, AB. He will be remembered fondly by his niece and nephews. The last few years in Picton on Curtis St., were a joy for Harvey and Gayla, developing long-lasting friendships and much appreciated support.
The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at The Waterford Retirement Home, as well as those who took care of him at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, especially Dr. Jessica Caterini for her compassionate care. As Harvey spent many years teaching at PECI, he would appreciate funds be sent to The ROC Youth Services, 299 Main St. W, Picton in his memory.