Obituary of Harlow Haskell

Haskell, Harlow “Timer” Of Merlin, passed away on Saturday May 9, 2015 at Franklin Gardens Long Term Care, Leamington, age 74. Loving husband of Jamie Morrison for 24 years. Loving father of Kathy Haskell (Rick Tremblay), Joe (Tracey) Haskell, Kerry (Gerry) Leclaire, and Darrin (Kendall) Haskell. Loving step-father of Eric Vanderiviere (Krissy Leblanc) and Eren Vanderiviere (Charli McLean). Proud Papa of Stephanie, Lindsay, Matthew, Megan, Ashley, Randi-Lynn, Gerry, Shay-Lynn, Greyson, Dayton, Jenna, Taylor, Cole and Casy. Great-Papa of Paige and Hayden. Dear brother of Marilyn Whittal, Bill Haskell, Jack (Barb) Haskell, and Sherri (Joe) Lloyd. Brother-in-law of Linda Haskell and Ken Morrison (Suann Segeren). Will be greatly missed by Keith and Trish Morrison of British Columbia. Predeceased by his brother Jim Haskell, brother-in-law Roy Whittal, sister-in-law Shirley Haskell and parents Joseph Douglas and Katherine Fern (nee Tasker) Haskell. Harlow worked as a truck driver for many years and was a mechanic for Reigling Bros. Harlow was well known around the racing circuit spending much time at South Buxton Raceway and the Ridgetown Raceway. A Celebration of Life will be held for Harlow at South Buxton Raceway, 20954 A D Shadd, Merlin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2015. A Reception will follow at the Merlin Legion. Donations in memory of Harlow may be made to the Parkinson Society of Canada or OSPCA – Chatham - Kent County Branch by contacting the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair St., Chatham 519-351-2040