Gekill, Harold George
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 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 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 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 until 4 p.m.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Grey County 4H Leaders Association ‘Rocklyn Club’ (Cheques Only Please) or a charity of your choice 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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Monday, June 8, 2026
Jen and family, sincere condolences in your Dad’s passing. Lots of memories to cherish.
Linda
Monday, June 8, 2026
My sincere condolences to the Gekill family in this time of loss.
Monday, June 8, 2026
My sincere condolences Jenn & Families.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Jenn and family, so sorry to hear about your father. Treasure your memories!
Monday, June 8, 2026
Dear Jenn, Rob, Jane and family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you at this sad time.
Sincerely, Linda and Andy Andersen
Monday, June 8, 2026
So sorry to hear of your Father’s passing Jenn. We are all thinking of you and the family at this time ❤️
Monday, June 8, 2026
Jane, Jenn and families. So sorry to hear the passing of Harold. Our condolences to all.
Harvie and Jill Reekie
Monday, June 8, 2026
Sending heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Gekill family.
Harold was a great guy!
Monday, June 8, 2026
To Jane and families: My sincere condolences to the passing and Harold. I enjoyed coming in for his showers three mornings a week and Owen Sound Gardens. May god be with you all.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing Jenn and family. Hugs!
Monday, June 8, 2026
We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Harold. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Monday, June 8, 2026
So sorry for your loss Jenn, Rob and family
Monday, June 8, 2026
Condolences & Love My Friend Thinking of you & your family
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and prayers
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
I sat with Harold at my first breakfast at Owen Sound Gardens 3 years ago. We had a great conversation finding that we had many people in common. He became a friend and will be sadly missed here at the Gardens. My sincere condolences to Jane and all his hamily
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
So sorry for your loss.
Ron & Shelley Gibbons
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Condolences to the Gekill family with the passing of Harold.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Jenn, Jane and Family
Our sincere Condolences regarding Harold’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you and family at this difficult time.
Joanne and Bev Johnston
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Dear Jane, Jennifer & Rob and family, please accept my condolences for your loss. I have many, many good memories of conversations with Harold over the years. He used to tell me how many gallons of furnace oil he and my dad pumped in the cold of the winter to keep everyone’s furnaces running. Always a positive outlook and pleasant disposition.
Sincerely,
Jeff Elford & Family.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was a really down to earth great guy.
Our sincere condolences to all the family .
Gary and Beverlee Dillon
Friday, June 12, 2026
I’m very sorry to hear of the passing of Harold. My uncle, Calvin and “Gek” were not only neighbours, but they were the best of friends.( A little rum may have passed between them on numerous occasions I’ve been told.) It will be difficult to tell Calvin of the passing, and your loss.
May he rest in peace now.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Really sorry for your loss, Jen, Jane and family. Gek was a helluva guy. So much fun with him on the garbage truck and at your kitchen table. Memories I remember with fondness.
Rest well, my friend.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sorry to hear of your loss, and our condolences to the family.