Hare, Sgt. Roy Edgar

On Monday March 29, 2021 in Palliative Care at Bluewater Health is Sarnia, at the age of 96. Dad was preceded by his loving and devoted wife Olive (n. Cranston) Hare, his adored daughter Joanne Palframan, and his parents Edgar and Hazel Hare, along with 9 sisters and 1 brother. Dad is survived by his loving and dedicated daughter Pat Hare, father figure to Lucy Hare-LaMoine (Paul), Will Hare and Jeff Hare. He is survived by his daughter Rosemary Mickalko (Don), Dianne Brown (Mike), son-in-law Doug Palframan (Elise), 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, his two sisters Barb Hicks and Betty Seabrook (Cal). Dad’s true heart was always up North where he was born in Dayton Ontario. Dad came from a family of 13 and had many cousins’, nieces, and nephews. He had many cherished relationships as well with numerous members of mom’s side of the family. Our travels up North and stays along the way and back with Lynn, Rob and Margaret were special times. We stayed with Dad’s sister Barb and on occasion his niece Gail. Dad was with the Essex Scottish Regiment in World War II, an anti tank gunner he landed in France near the end of the war and was a POW in a German detention camp. After the war Dad stayed in Europe for 2 more years, shortly after coming home from the war he married his bride Olive. Dad still continued serving in the Reserve Army with the 1st Hussars. In 2016 Dad received the National Order of the Legion of Honour, Frances Medal, and highest honour for bravery. He always spoke highly on how well the Canadians were treated when he went over seas. Thanks to Veteran Affairs Dad was able to attend numerous ceremonies in Canada and in Europe. Thanks to the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment, Dad went to Belgium to present and dedicate the monument given by the regiment. Dad was always grateful for the sponsorship and fellowship by both the Veteran Affairs and the Essex Kent Scottish Regiment. Dad was a Shriner and proud to have been a drummer with the Oriental Band for 26 years. Dad was a proud member of Local 663 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Welders. We were please to hear from Ross at the local how respected he was by them. Dad was well respected by all those who knew him, a very social person, he could talk to anyone about anything. Dad was still dancing right up until COVID happened. He would have a line up of ladies waiting to dance with him because he was such a smooth dancer. Dad would never turn down a game of cards and always had a joke to tell. When someone asked for help, he was always available. A huge thank you to Dr. Hynes for taking Dad as a patient in his retirement, his thoughtfulness and excellent care will never be forgotten. He also opened the doors to Dr. Parnes, Dr. Syed and Dr. Allen, all also giving him excellent care too. Thank you to Sean and the staff at Hogan’s Pharmacy for their kindness and support. Thank you to Heather and Jim from The Legion Branch 62 and The Pipers from the Legion Branch 62 Piper Band for their care and support. Thank you to the wonderful staff at the Inn on the Park for their excellent care.  Thank you to Bev and Jerry for your visits, Dad truly enjoyed them. Thank you to Dr. Jorden, Stephany and Willie for such excellent care and kindness given to Dad at the end. Cremation has taken place; Dad will be interred at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Thessalon Ontario. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed to the family online in “Roy’s Guestbook” at mccormackfuneralhomesarnia.com. A Celebration of Dad’s Life will take place in conjunction with a service with the Essex Kent and Scottish Regiment, the 1st Hussars, and the Canadian Branch Legion 62 and their pipers once COVID restrictions have eased. Thanks to Pat Coughlin for co-ordinating the services. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Dad’s memory would be appreciated to either The Essex Kent and Scottish Association, The 1st Hussars Association, or the Sarnia Legion Branch 62.