Harold Barsky

BARSKY , Harold May 14, 1924 - May 31, 2009 Harold, beloved husband of Edythe of Calgary, passed away on May 31, 2009 at the age of 85 years. He was a true gentleman. Born in Winnipeg on May 14, 1924, Harold moved with his family as a six year old to Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The family owned the Blue Chain store for many years. Harold had an idyllic childhood. After he completed a brief stint at University, Harold left to join the Royal Canadian Air Force and trained as a pilot before the end of World War II. He returned to the family business after the war, as secretary treasurer. He met and married the love of his life, Edythe Goldie Barsky, on August 16, 1950. They settled in Prince Albert and raised three children. Harold later went on to be involved in a number of sales careers including clothing, real estate and insurance. Harold was an active member of the Prince Albert Beth Jacob Congregation. He was a former President of the synagogue and of the B'Nai Brith. Harold was an exceptional family man. Left to mourn his passing, and his kind and gentle spirit, is his beloved wife, Edythe. He was the greatest father to Dr. Jacob Barsky, Dr. Robert Barsky (Marcie) and Dr. Valerie Barsky, and a sweet grandfather to Joe, Janine, Rachel, Josh and Genna. Harold will be missed by his brother, Arnold (Ruby), and their son, Brian; sister-in-law, Marilyn , and her children, Rick (Irene), Dr. Paula Scott (Dr. Mike Davies), and Linda (Brian) Hepp; and sister-in-law, Barbara, and her children, Mara, Rick (Lynn), and Joanie (Jeff) as well as brothers-in-law, Joe Fayerman and Dave (Delsie) Dworkin and their children. Harold was predeceased by his father, Joe, and mother, Vera, Baby Boy Barsky, as well as his older brother, Allan Barsky, younger brother, Dr. Morley Barsky, sister-in-law, Minnie Fayerman, and nephew, Wayne Barsky. Funeral Services will be held at the Jewish Memorial Chapel, (North East Corner of Highway 22X and 37 Street S.W.), today, June 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at the Beth Tzedec Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut or charity of choice are gratefully appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. D'archangelo and Debbie for years of excellent care; and Dr. Silvius, Dr. How For Chin and Nikki and Tamara at RGH. Arrangements in care of the CHEVRA KADISHA OF CALGARY, North East Corner of Highway 22X and 37 Street S.W., Telephone: 403-244-4717.