In memory of

William Thomas Harper

March 14, 1930 - February 25, 2024

William Thomas Harper, known as "Bill" to his family and friends passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on February 25th, 2024 at the age of 93 years. He was the loving husband of Lillian (predeceased) for over 54 years. Bill was the proud father of Lynn (Steve) Moss and Jeff Harper and was a cherished papa to Kaitlyn Moss.

Bill was a dear brother of Don (Jean) Harper, and the late Bob (Iris) Harper. As a dear brother-in-law, he was predeceased by Delores and Bill Tyrrell, and Marg and Gord Taylor.

He will be remembered for a life well-travelled with good friends and family, his sense of humour, his laugh, and the famous "napkin trick".

Bill had a love of music and was a member of the Toronto Signals Trumpet Band for over 30 years.

A memorial service will take place at Pine Hills Visitation Chapel and Reception Centre, 625 Birchmount Road on Friday, March 8, 2024 with visitation from 1-2 pm and memorial service to follow from 2-3 pm.

Cremation has taken place.

Guestbook

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Thomas Burns (Longtime Friend)

Entered March 3, 2024 from Toronto

We're all going to miss Bill. He always had a cheery outlook and didn't have a bad thing to say about anyone.

Nancy Harper (Favourite niece (on the Harper side))

Entered March 3, 2024 from Whitby

My dear Uncle Bill - I have wonderful memories going as far back as I can remember. From summer visits to Santa’s Village to our Harper Family Vacation to England (“well here we are …“ videographer extraordinaire) to table party tricks with napkins, there was never a dull moment. Uncle Bill lived life to the fullest and always found a way to bring out the laughs in any situation. My heartfelt condolences to Lynn, Steve, Kaitlyn and Jeff. He will be dearly missed.

Holly and Doreen Connell (Friend)

Entered March 4, 2024 from Chertsey Quebec

Very fond memories of your father and your family. Good times together watching our dads in parades with the "Sigs" and dinners together. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to you, Jeff and the family.
Holly and Doreen Connell

Rae-Anne Drummond (Family friend)

Entered March 8, 2024 from Newmarket, Ontario

To Lynn, Jeff and family. I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I grew up with your parents in my life. I loved them dearly. Our parents used to love to travel together. I always liked to hear about their crazy adventures! I was witness to your father playing the morning ritual at the cottage to raise the flag each day! I am happy that I kept in touch with your father over the past several years, always nice to catch up on our lives.
My heart is with you as this chapter closes. Sending much love, Rae-Anne

Carolyne Harper Budgell (Niece)

Entered March 8, 2024 from Des Moines, Iowa

So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. I’ll always remember the times we spent with the family during holidays when I was a kid. Aunts, Uncles and Grandparents with lots of love and loads of laughs. Bill will be missed by many but remembered always! Love and prayers to all!❤️🙏