Worth - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Harvey
Hammond Worth, 73, of Noonan’s Shore, PEI, which occurred
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at the Palliative Care Unit of Prince
County Hospital, Summerside. Born in Charlottetown, to the late Athol
Worth and Alma (nee Jardine) Warren, he was lovingly raised in Albany,
PEI, by his mother and step-father, the late George Warren. Harvey had
a big heart and was known as a very generous, caring and clever
person. He was ahead of his time in so many respects, including the
value he placed on education, which he liked to remind his family was
“an easy load to carry around.” A self-taught business
man, he spent 15 years operating M & W Heating in Ottawa, ON, a
company he founded and grew. Throughout his life, Harvey was a true
ambassador for his native PEI. In 1980 he moved his family back to the
Island he loved so dearly. There, he was a lifetime member of, and
long-serving volunteer at, the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club. His
self-built home at Noonan’s Shore was his pride and joy, where,
from his front window, he spent many hours “monitoring”
the construction of the Confederation Bridge. Harvey’s
grandchildren looked forward to frequent trips to PEI and, each year,
they assisted him in planting his bountiful garden. Their beloved
Poppa taught them many things including how to fly a kite, wash a car,
cut the grass, feed the birds and, most importantly, to appreciate the
beauty of his beloved Island. They all enjoyed many hours on
“Poppa’s beach.” Harvey loved to regale his family
of his many travels and experiences during his service in the Royal
Canadian Navy and was a proud and active member of the Royal Canadian
Legion. He enjoyed his last 21 winters in North Fort Myers, Florida,
where his days were filled with golfing, fishing, and many odd-jobs in
service to his Upriver Campground friends and neighbors. He was known
for his long evening walks around the park, during which his treats
were anxiously awaited by his many dog friends. As his pancreatic
cancer progressed, Harvey was comforted by the love and care of his
family and friends, as well as by hundreds of cards, letters and good
wishes from his Ottawa and Upriver Campground families. Throughout his
illness, his strong faith lessened the burden. Harvey will forever
remain in the many hearts and lives he touched. He was the devoted
husband of 46 years to Norma (nee Larocque) Worth, beloved father of
Deanna (Blair) Landry, Halifax, NS; Darlene Worth (Alex Harris),
Dartmouth, NS; much loved Poppa of Olivia, Jessica, and Ethan Landry;
Josh, Kris, and Lily Harris. Dear brother of Joan Hunter and Barbara
Tracey. Loving brother-in-law of Janet Larocque, Ottawa, ON; Ron (Ewa)
Larocque, Orleans, ON; Barry (Nika) Larocque, Kars, ON and a cherished
uncle. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, with visiting
hours on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service at Cape Traverse United
Church, Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment later in the Wilmot Valley
Cemetery. Memorial donations would be greatly appreciated to the
Craig’s Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society, 100% of which will be
devoted to pancreatic cancer research. Having been recognized for his
more than 75 donations to the Canadian Blood Services, and more than
10 Gallons of blood to the Central Florida Blood Bank, the family
would be honored if you chose to donate blood in Harvey’s
memory. Family flowers only, please.
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