Tribute Wall
In Memory of
Arthur Frederick Haley
1915 - 2020
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Kaleigh lit a candle
Thursday, August 12, 2021
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I’m Kaleigh and Arthur was my Great Grandpa. I remember staying at his house for a few days in the summer and my parents were still asleep but we were both up so we decided walk to the grocery store to get some cupcakes for breakfast. Of corse we forgot to leave a note saying that we had left so my parents woke up and walked around the neighbourhood trying to find us and finally we got home and my parents were happy to have finally found us. But that was one of my many memories of me and Great Grandpa Haley!
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Malcolm Swoboda posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
My condolences to all who will be missing Arthur. Grandpa Haley was great fun when I was young, loved his puzzles and book collection, and he had an energy I know I'll only be more astonished about as time goes.
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Bonnie Ashcroft posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
One of the seven wonders of world friendship was knowing Arthur.
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Mavis Burnham (Royle) posted a condolence
Saturday, August 15, 2020
I remember Mr. Haley growing up as we lived across the road from their farm on the 6th concession. I was delighted to attend his 100th birthday party. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our sympathy to all the family.
George & Mavis Burnham (Royle)
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Audrey Armstrong posted a condolence
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Arthur was a faithful volunteer at Wiarton Public School and Peninsula Shores District School. He came to my classroom for over two decades, sharing stories, poems and genuine friendliness with hundreds of students. In particular, his Remembrance Day presentations always involved describing how he had to leave his young family behind, comparing our school children to his own children, offering a unique understanding of the hardships of war that they could relate to.
I am sending condolences to the entire family and appreciation for the lovely photo tribute to his life. I didn't know he grew up in Burlington. Art was all about history and that video will be a perfect gift to the next generation!
Audrey Armstrong
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Floyd Cooper posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2020
I Was saddened to learn of Art's passing. So many memories of he and my brother David. My sincerest condolences to each and every member of the Haley family.
May he rest in peace.
Floyd
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Mary Kowaltschuk posted a condolence
Friday, August 14, 2020
Art was one of the first Wiartonians I met when we moved here in 1998 and was in the same book group and also the Friends of the Wiarton Library.
I was impressed with his wonderful smile, his quick step - he only had one speed- and his ability to remember names and faces. He sold me a number of Cornelius Krieghoff prints which remind me of him each time I look at them. At 98, when I had forgotten all about buying the prints, he remembered my interest in them. Amazing guy!
A community minded individual, he set a great example of good citizenship.
We share your sadness at this time and know that we are privileged to have had him as part of our lives.
Mary Kowaltschuk
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Martin Twiss uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 13, 2020
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Grandpa really loved kids!
When I grew up, my grandfather's had both passed away before I was born. It was a big void in my life. I was so happy to have a Grandpa when I married Lorena and could share hers. He really was the perfect grandfather for all family members. He was smart, loving, fun and always happiest when he was with his family and friends. He was also the perfect role model for being a dad, a grandfather and a citizen of Canada. Not only was he a decorated WWII veteran who survived the Normandy invasion and liberated France and Holland, but he was also the recipient of many community awards and recognition including a Governor General's award for his community service. My daughter loved Great Grandpa and he loved her. It felt like stepping back in time and coming home whenever we visited him at his house in Wiarton since my uncles all lived in Owen Sound when I was a kid. To summarize my memories of Grandpa Haley I think about love - love of friends, love of family, love of children, love of community, love of country and love of life. We are all going to miss you Grandpa. God bless you!
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Sue Dyment posted a condolence
Thursday, August 13, 2020
I first met Arthur some 50 years ago when my soon to be husband stood up with Cliff Gilbert at his wedding to Sharon, Art's daughter. I was always impressed with the spring in his step, which continued well into his 100+ years. He had a wonderful 'gift of the gab' which led to books and Haley's Comments in the Echo, enjoyed by many. About 8 years ago, we found out we shared Sept. 13 as our birthdays, and after that cards to each other passed in the post. Ida and I went to the 100th party together, and so glad we did. You all have such wonderful memories of your Father, Grandfather and on again for two more generations!! ...
treasure those memories of this wonderful man. Sue Dyment
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Ida Robinson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 13, 2020
For the family of Art Haley:
Arthur has been a long time friend for many, many years, both down in Millgrove/Flamborough and continuing north in Wiarton and Merle and I in North Bruce. I was so very happy to attend his 100th birthday party held in Wiarton, and was glad to see the family and visit. Art was a wonderful man, who will be sadly missed. My condolences to the family, Ida Robinson
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Bev and Jim Bird posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
We wish to send our Sincere Sympathy to all the Family of Art Haley. We were truly saddened to hear of your Dad's passing, he was such a Special man. I have known Art most of my life, living next door for many years to such a fine, interesting neighbour and friend. He will truly be missed. We attended his 100th Birthday celebration and he was so capable and loved every minute of it. We will be at the Funeral Service to honour this Very Special Man.
With our Love to all the Family
Sincerely,
Jim and Bev Bird
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Gwen Harrington posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Dear Dave and family,
Such a sad time when you must say goodbye to the man who has loved you the longest but what wonderful memories you must have. One hundred and five years of life is a history in itself. Here is to a life well lived and a history to be remembered.
With sincere sympathy,
Gwen (Peer) Harrington
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Jim McKane posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Jeanette & family - my deepest condolences on your father's passing. What a wonderful life he lived! He always had a great smile and a good word every time I met him. He leaves a tremendous legacy for everyone to remember. All the best, Jim (now in Kitchener)
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Crystal Marler posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
My children always loved his visits to the school especially when he taught them how to make proper good paper airplanes. He will be greatly missed.
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Stan And Ruth Hoath. posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Sympathy To All Of Art,s Extended Family. He Was A Great Volunteer In The Community And Will Really Be Missed . Cherish All The Memories Stan And Ruth Hoath.
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Kat Moyer lit a candle
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Deepest condolences to the Haley family.
Mr Haley was a true gentleman,will be remembered by generations of school children he engaged with his historical stories,and he was a kind friend and art patron to my late mother Elinor Moyer.His genuine support of her art work meant a great deal to her in her last years.A long life well lived.Rest well in Heaven Sir.
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susan nickel keeshig lit a candle
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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So very sorry to hear about Mr. Haley. A remarkable individual who will be truly missed.
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Rod Matthews posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Our deepest condolences to all of Art's extended family. Art was a man I deeply admired and was truly an inspiration to us all. His keen wit, integrity & sense of humor will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and just seemed to defy age. He accomplished so much in his long life & I consider myself lucky to have spent time with him at family gatherings conversing with Art about his many, many life experiences. Art's passing has left the community & his family a little less whole and with a void that will be hard to fill. May he rest in peace and his legacy live on in our memories of the great man he was
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Rod & Kissten Matthews
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Lynn Tackaberry lit a candle
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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"To the Art Haley Families:
So sorry for your loss. It was always indeed a great pleasure to chat with such a wonderful man.. Over the years we had a lot
take care
lynn tackaberry
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The family of Arthur Frederick Haley uploaded a photo
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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