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Obituary: Dr. Harold Short ’53

It is with profound sadness, but with cherished memories, that we share the news of the death of Dr. Harold Elford Gilmour Short. He passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in West Vancouver. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Dawn, and their children Christopher (Lorinda and Mark) and Vanessa (Jeff, Alyssa and Samantha), as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and his dear cousins. Harry was born in 1937 in Montreal. His devoted parents were Colonel Harold E. and Mrs. Mabel F. Short. He attended Selwyn House, Ashbury College, the University of New Brunswick and finally, McGill University for his Degree in Dental Surgery. He married Dawn (née Cotnam) in Ottawa and, with their wedding gifts in their Volvo, left Montreal to drive out west to Vancouver. He established a family dental practice and served on several hospital staffs in New Westminster. He was respected and admired by both colleagues and patients for his professional and kind nature. Harold and Dawn recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary last summer among close family and dear friends. Our Harry was a darling Husband, a proud Father and a beloved "Grandude". He had a wonderful sense of humour and an endearing smile. He was a social gentleman and a diligent scholar with an extremely generous spirit! We miss him terribly and he will forever remain in our hearts. A memorial service was held on Sunday, April 3, 2016 for his immediate family at St. Timothy's Anglican Church in North Vancouver. Our Tribute to dear Harry's Life took place on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Stanley Park Pavilion Tea Room/ Ballroom.
Vancouver Sun obituary
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