Posted Jun 12, 2021 | 11:16 AM
Harold passed away peacefully with family by his side at Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the age of 92.
Born in Kimberley, ON on January 11, 1929, Harold was a son of the late Tom and Elva (nee Elford) Cornfield.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Wilma (nee Brown) Cornfield in 2017.
Harold was the much loved father of George and Lynn Cornfield of Simcoe, Blair Cornfield of Collingwood, Gerald and Joanne Cornfield of Meaford and Tom Cornfield of Mississauga.
Grampa will be missed by his eight grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Kara, Stacey, Terri, Ashley, Michael, Liz and their families. He was the proud Great Grampa of Aiden, Logan, Keston, Charlotte, Tyson, Matthew, Quinn, Noah, Ryker, Ella, Georgia, Ronan, Ava and Maeve.
Harold is survived by his sister Fern Park (late Ivan) and was predeceased by his brother Gerald Cornfield (late Audrey) and his sister Freda Vail (late Leighton). He will be remembered fondly by his brother-in-law George Brown and his many nieces, nephews and their families.
Always a hard worker, Harold took great pride in his farm at Epping and as Golf Course Manager at Talisman Resort and then manager of Bay Bins in Clarksburg. He looked forward to visits from family, especially his grand and great grandchildren while residing at Errinrung Retirement and Nursing Home over the last 6 years.
A private family graveside service, officiated by Reverend Dr. Robert Buchanan, will be conducted at Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N0H 2P0 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca