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Harold McGregor Curry
November 2, 1926 - April 9, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">CURRY, Harold &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; McGregor<br />Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2015 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn (nee Graham), dear father of Heather Curry (deceased), Laurel Oliphant (Randall), Lynne Atwill and Graham Curry (Jo-Ann). Loving grandfather of Ryan, Melissa, Tara, Christopher, Amanda and Nicholas. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces Karen, Kathy, Gayle, Linda, Judi and Debbie. Mac was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1926 and moved at a young age to Winnipeg with his parents, Harold and Christina Curry (deceased), and his sister, Jean Wischow (deceased). He was educated at St. John&rsquo;s-Ravenscourt School and the University of Manitoba and remained loyal to both schools. Mac married Gwen in 1953 and they had four children while moving across Canada, from Vancouver Island in the west to Ottawa in the east, finally settling in Toronto to raise their family. A Professional Engineer, Mac spent his career with G &amp; H Steel. He was proud of his contribution to Toronto&rsquo;s CN Tower, TD Centre and several subway stations, among many other significant projects. Mac and Gwen made many good friends in Revelstoke, B.C while he worked on the Columbia River dam prior to retirement. An intelligent, quiet and humble man, Mac had a generous nature and touched many people during his lifetime. He faithfully supported numerous charities, including Sick Kids Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who would do anything for his family. He cared tirelessly for Gwen in their home in Guildwood Village after she was diagnosed with Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease. Mac was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Friends may call at PINE HILLS CEMETERY &amp; VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Friday April 17, for visitation from 10-11a.m followed by a service at 11a.m. Burial to Follow at Pine Hills Cemetery. www.etouch.ca<br /></div>