Harold R. Baur

12/8/2018

Passed away on Saturday December 8, 2018, at the age of 91, with his children by his side.

Born in Woolwich County, son of the late Jacob and Maria Baur. Beloved husband of the late Rita (Fedy). Loving father of 4 sons; Brian, Chris, Sandy and Ray, and daughter Donna. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Noah, great grandfather of William. Survived by his sister Edna. Predeceased by sister Nelda, brothers Ralph, Elmer and Dante.

Harold worked for Bell Telephone from the age of 17 until his retirement, when he started Baur Installations, doing ongoing work for Bell and the City of Waterloo. He lived for golf still playing as a lifelong member of Rockway Golf Club, as well as League Bowling at Towne Bowl as a captain. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bell Telephone Pioneers of America. Believing strongly in his faith and the power of prayer, Harold was a proud and devoted member of St. Anthony Daniel Roman Catholic Church. He was a lover of life and loved by all who knew him.

Harold will be dearly missed by many, but no one more than his best friend and daughter Donna. Donna would like to thank the staff of GRH, 5A and especially Pam.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Church, 29 Midland Drive, Kitchener, on Thursday December 13, 2018 at 1 p.m., Fr. Allen Varlaki will be Celebrant. Refreshments to follow in the Parish Life Centre. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the KW Humane Society. Messages and condolences may be left at tricitycremations.com

“In the Arms of the Angels”, with Mom, Tiggy and the rest…. Sleep in Heavenly Peace Dad. We love You.

Please visit Harold's obituary notice on Facebook.

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Frances Boegli

12/11/2018 08:54:01 pm

Such a great man. Always a pleasure to be around and a joy to talk to.
He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. My deepest condolences to the family.

Keshwer Patel

12/12/2018 08:18:29 am

Sincerest condolences to Harold's family. He was always busy and engaged in fixing things at the city, on weekends and at various times of the day; always happy to talk to people. His dedication and commitment will be missed.
Rest in peace.

Asif Khan

12/12/2018 08:49:46 am

Gem of a person, always their to help you.
Will miss you Harold.

Richard Abbott

12/12/2018 08:54:07 am

Hank will always be in my thoughts, working together for near 20 years, he shared his knowledge, his laughter, his heart. If I could reflect on his impact to me, I would say "grand-fatherly"... great sense of humour that was always appreciated, strong belief in hard work and getting the job done.. the chair next to me may be empty, but his spirit still fills the room.. I will miss him dearly.

Angela Schneider

12/12/2018 09:20:47 am

My desk was close to Harold's office at the City of Waterloo. And he kept red licorice for sale for 5 cents! He was such a lovely man and he will be missed.

Julie Scott

12/12/2018 09:55:33 am

We were lucky to work with Harold, he was always there to help when you needed him with a smile on his face and a warm hello if you ever passed by him in City Hall. We will miss that smile.

Anne Boehm

12/12/2018 10:06:49 am

My deepest sympathy Brian to you and your family from Scott and I. I have some fond memories of your father. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Tonja Clark

12/12/2018 09:31:52 pm

We all adored Uncle Hank. He was such a kind and sweet-natured man. We have so many fond memories of him spending time with our family...Mom would always have wee jobs for him to do when he came to see us in Napanee. He could do/fix anything! Uncle Hank continued to be an important part of my life after I moved away from home...coming as far as Ottawa to golf with my dad. These past few years we have always enjoyed his visits with us in Guelph. My children thought the world of him. We are truly going to miss his beautiful heart, but I am comforted knowing that he is at peace now. Much love to all of the family. xoxoxo

Jackie Ryan

12/12/2018 10:04:13 pm

Hank was one of my favourite uncles. My brother, sister and I always loved when Hank came to visit. He was so gentle, so loving, so kind and he had a great sense of humour. As a child, I always felt safe with Hank - he had a beautiful warmth about him, and a way of making people feel special. In my adult years, I always had such admiration for your dad. He was so youthful (even in his nineties) so active, so involved and so kind...

A few years I went out east with Hank and my mom so they could visit their brother Elmer before he passed. Watching the three of them together and hearing them laugh and share childhood memories was such a blessing. Hank was always so grateful for everything he had and his appreciation for life was inspiring.

I will miss your dad dearly, but the thought of him with Ralph, Dante, Elmer, Fritz and mom makes me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kate Pickering

12/13/2018 09:09:06 am

My most heartfelt condolences to Harold's family. He will be dearly missed at the City of Waterloo. Remembering his kind and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. RIP sweet Harold. I'll miss you dear friend.

Jennifer Reed

12/13/2018 09:32:04 am

Seeing Harold out and about at city facilities always made me smile. If ever you wanted a lesson in ambition, staying active and hard work, he would be a shining example.
My sincere condolences to Harold's family.

Tom Querin

12/13/2018 06:24:20 pm

What a great life 91 years
my sympathies to all my cousins
Tom Querin and family

Brian Baur and Family

12/17/2018 08:59:49 am

Thank you for all the kind words and prayers.
Our family was deeply touched by your thoughtfulness and the realization of how many appreciated having our father in their lives.

Karen Moyer

12/20/2018 11:33:57 am

Harold was an inspiration when I would see him here at the Service Centre. Always had a smile and did great work. My condolences to his family. We will miss him here at the City of Waterloo.

Trevor Luening

11/11/2019 03:09:42 pm

Words cannot describe how wonderful of a person Hank was. I had the privilege of golfing with him many times over the years at Rockway Golf Club I will always cherish these lovely memories. You lived an amazing life..

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