It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our husband, dad, Papa and Great Papa on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital.

He will be missed by his wife Jane (nee Geddis), his daughter Jennifer Gekill-Pendleton (Rob), and especially missed by his cherished grandchildren; Brad Pendleton (Ashleigh), Brenden Gekill-Pendleton (Jayde) and Brielle Gekill-Pendleton (Dillon), Harold had the honour of becoming a Great Papa to Isla Gekill-Pendleton, daughter of Brenden & Jayde. Harold will be remembered fondly by many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, he truly enjoyed visits made by Jackie Dwyer (Gekill), Jeremy Dwyer, Abi & Jackson Dwyer. He is remembered by his nieces and nephews, along with special family friend Sylvia Siitam-Ciarallo and Peter.

Harold was predeceased by his father Hartley Gekill and his mother Margaret Ireton, as well as his niece Lori Gekill. He is survived by his brother Vern (Janet) Gekill and his niece Jackie.

Harold was born in Collingwood on June 8, 1943. He farmed from a young age and later on took over the family farm. Harold worked locally in his younger years until he joined Collingwood Township as the ‘Garbage Man’ and later operated the landfill site with the ‘Queen of the Dump’, Barb Sheridan. He thoroughly enjoyed his work. Harold loved his family and especially loved being a Papa. He spent years teaching and loving his grandchildren.

His neighbours were not only his friends; he considered them family. The 10th Line Boys always helped each other out.

We would like to thank Dr. Brandon Kingston, Dr. Kozak and NP Angela as well as the nurses and PSWs for his recent care. Special thanks to the Owen Sound Gardens staff for their love & kindness throughout Harold’s stay.

A graveside service will take place Friday June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. A Celebration of Harold’s Life will be held at the Clarksburg Legion Branch 281, Marsh Street, Clarksburg from 2 – 4 p.m.

As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grey County 4H Leaders Association – Rocklyn Club would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted.

 

• First Name : Harold
• Last Name : Gekill
• Funeral Home : Ferguson Funeral Home, Meaford
• URL : https://fergusonfuneralhomes.ca/obituary/harold-george-gekill/

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