Harvey, Ernest Alexander 'Alex or Al'
Alex passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Meaford on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the age of 82.
Born in Priceville on March 3, 1944, he was a son of the late Ernest and Beryl (nee Wood) Harvey.
Alex will be missed by his siblings Catharine (Jules) Giguere of Meaford, Betty (Ken) Lisk of Owen Sound, Delbert (Nancy) Harvey of Meaford, Bill (Carol) Harvey of Meaford, Barry (Anna) Harvey of Owen Sound, Wanda Harvey of Meaford, and Rick (Laura) Harvey of Meaford. He was predeceased by his brothers Ronald, Terry, Donald, Peter (late Mary), Larry and Gerald and will be remembered fondly by his sisters-in-law Marilyn, Karen, Muriel, and Phyllis, and was predeceased by sister-in-law Sherry Harvey. He was a wonderful uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. Alex was predeceased by his nephew Steven Giguere.
Alex was a hardworking and quiet man who normally kept to himself. When he was out and about, he loved to chat and he never complained about anyone.
He quit school in grade eight to help his dad on the farm and then started to work with the Breadner brothers in Heathcote doing farm work. Alex worked at the Hay Mill in Thornbury for 15 years, he bought himself a Chevy convertible during this time and was very proud of this car. He then worked for Dave McNicol until Dave passed away and the worked for Jim McNicol until Alex decided to retire.
He enjoyed going to watch baseball and broomball games, especially when his nephews and great-nephews were playing. Alex looked forward to the warmer summer weather because he could get his scooter out to go visit friends and family and make his way to the local Circle K and get his scratch tickets. In the winter, he would sit for hours doing his Word-Find puzzles. He had a great friend Merv, who would stop by about once a week to talk about the old days. It was nice for them to reminisce because they knew many of the same people from back in their early working days.
Alex was kindhearted, well liked and well known in the Meaford community. We were so fortunate have him as part of our big family, people would always ask us, “How’s Al doing?”. It was great that he had so many people who cared about him. He will certainly be missed.
A graveside service will be conducted at Markdale Cemetery on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11 o’clock. A celebration of Alex’s life will follow at the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre from 1 until 3 p.m. Please join us to share stories and refreshments.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to Brightshores Meaford Hospital Foundation 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. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
To the Harvey & extended family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Alex. His smile & upbeat personality will not be forgotten. Ernest and Beryl ‘s large family have and will remain a great part of Meaford. God bless you all.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Our condolences to the Harvey family. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Jim and Coreen
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Gonna miss you riding around town uncle al now you can be with a lot of the other brothers and sisters that are up there love you and miss you dearly condolences to the rest of the family
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Such a kind and gentle man! Condolences and much love to the Harvey family and his many friends.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Our sincere condolences to all the Harvey family, Alex will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him!
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Our condolences to the Harvey Families we always enjoyed talking to Alex he will be missed by many Henry and Nancy Riemersma
Thursday, May 28, 2026
So sorry for the Harvey families loss.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
I’m so sorry for the Harvey families loss
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thought and prayers to all of Al’s families through this difficult time.
Had many chats with Al, keep his memory alive.
Al was a good neighbor
Ron & Cherie Murray
Friday, May 29, 2026
So sorry for your loss! My thought are with all the Harvey Family ya this difficult time.
Friday, May 29, 2026
I ran into Alex frequently while out walking our Dog Rico, enjoyed talking with him,he will be missed
Friday, May 29, 2026
My condolences to the Harvey family.A lot of good memories for you to reminisce ❤️
Friday, May 29, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Alex’s passing.I was so thankful for my visit with him recently. Alex was a great guy. RIP Alex
Friday, May 29, 2026
So sad to think Alex and I will never laugh together again as I buy my lottery tickets. Condolences to all his family, I hope it helps to relieve the pain of his loss to know how many people he touched with his friendship and giving spirit.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Our condolences to all the Harvey Family on the sudden passing of Alex. Jim McNichol and Family
Saturday, May 30, 2026
My deepest sympathy to Alex’s Family and Friends…he had many. I remember Alex helping us on the Dairy Farm haying season when we were young. Adored his giggle…it made me giggle. The World has lost a Bright Light.
Monday, June 1, 2026
Wish we could be there Friday. Al didn’t miss too many of our ball games over the years. Gonna miss him behind that screen. A true gem!
Thinking of you all.
Monday, June 1, 2026
To the Harvey Family-we send our heartfelt sympathies and we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Will miss the Circle K chats with Alex