THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE HAROLD VACHERESSE

VACHERESSE, Harold Wilfred - 86, Middleton, formerly of Kingston, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2007, in the VAC Unit of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Born in Thorburn, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary (Bowley) Vacheresse. Harold served during the Second World War in England with the R.C.A.F. and continued his service with the air force for nearly 30 years following the war. After his service career he operated the Victorian Upholstery Shop in Kingston and later retired as a Commissionaire from CFB Greenwood. Harold was a member of Branch No. 98, Royal Canadian Legion, Kingston. He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, the former Shirley Grandy, Berwick; daughter, Deirdré (John) Clark, Aylesford; son, Mike Vacheresse, Spruce Grove, Alta.; brothers, Art Vacheresse, Ontario; Henry Vacheresse, British Columbia; grandchildren, Mandy, John Jr., Erica, Clifford, and Megan. He was predeceased by sons, Mark and Ian; brothers, Walter, Douglas, and Beverly; sisters, Gertrude and Dora. A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 5, in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Auburn, Rev. Charles Bull officiating. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Middleton. No flowers by request of the family. Donations in memory may be made to the All Saints Anglican Church Building Fund, Kingston, or Veterans Unit Bus Fund. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

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