It is with saddened hearts that we wish to share our family's loss.
Christopher passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington on Wednesday,
April 28th at the age of 37 after a hard-fought battle with metastatic
melanoma. He is the cherished son of Debbie and Bill (d. 2010) Harkies,
dear brother of Andrew and Laura (fiance Philip Papadopoulos) and loving
uncle to Liam and Lucas. Chris is also survived by his grandmother
Barbara Reid and predeceased by grandparents John Ross (Barney) Reid and
Shirley and Bill Harkies.
As a child, Chris charmed us with his impish grin. He grew up fishing
with his dad and continued to search for the best fishing spots as an
adult. He also had a passion for old wood and metal working machinery.
He was always excited to add to his growing collection of tools and
enjoyed restoring, designing and creating unique projects. Although it
may seem out of character, Chris carefully nurtured his tomato plants
every summer, constantly trying to outwit marauding squirrels.
As per Chris’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no
visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If
desired, memorial donations to the Guelph Humane Society or Hospice
Wellington would be appreciated by the family. Donations can be made
online. We also invite you to share your memories online on his memorial
page and they will be forwarded to the family.