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Harold R. Irish

Harold Irish Obituary

Harold R. Irish Battle Creek Harold R. Irish, 65, died Monday, November 8, 2010. He was born January 29, 1945 to Vern and Maybelle (Cathcart) Irish. After graduating from Lakeview High School in 1963, Harold served in the U.S. Navy and later retired from the V.A. Medical Center in Battle Creek in 1998. Harold is survived by his brother: Lloyd (Linda) Irish; sister: Suzanne (Bill) Whited; nieces: Becky Mathiak, Brenda Patterson and Beth (Larry) Flanery; nephews: Mark and Allen Irish. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Brian Irish. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 21 at 4:00 p.m. in Newbre Cemetery (corner of 9 mile road and B Drive North) with Layman Bob Spencer officiating. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 17, 2010.

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Harold at cabin on Borzoi Lake, Ontario (early 80s)

Don Hoebeke

November 17, 2010

Harold and I were lifelong friends, and I will never forget our Summer and Winter fishing trips to Canada, our fishing out of Pentwater, Ludington, and Leland on Lake Michigan, our snowmobile trips, and many other great times over the years-----He will be hugely missed.

Connie Cooper DeLong

November 17, 2010

We had a lot of fun times in school. Harold was always smiling,,and in the past years we would see each other in Meijers, and talk for a long time. He will be missed.

LHS1963

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