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HARRY DENNING Obituary

THE REVEREND HARRY M. DENNING Died peacefully at the William Osler Health Centre, Etobicoke on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the age of 89. Devoted husband of Shirley. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen. Much loved father of Heather Taylor and her husband Dale, and Harry John and his wife Cathy. Loving grandfather of Katie (Jason), Jennifer (Trevor), Beth, Sarah, Jamie (Darci) and great-grandfather of Jackson, Jaime, Gracie, Mack, Isabella, Teague, Brooke and Railey. Reverend Denning served at Bruce Mines United, St. Andrew's United, Chatham, St. James-Bond and Kingsway Lambton United (1967 - 1992) in Toronto. A man of deep prayer and Christian conviction, he was the founder, author and voice of the Dial for Hope Foundation. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W. (at Windermere, east of the Jane subway) on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at Kingsway Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Interment will take place at St. Philip's Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Kingsway Lambton United Church, Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 2, 2013.

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kathy lockhart

February 18, 2020

Rev Denning was the minister after Dr Hubband and I grew up in the church and my parents went every Sunday . Two full Sunday morning services filled to capacity and the church was alive,

Peter Stamp

January 27, 2019

Harry Denning was a wonderful man who had a profound impact on my life. For approximately 25 years, every morning first thing I would call Harrys ministry Dial For Hope. Harrys messages were always a wonderful way to start the day. I still miss him. RIP Harry.

February 27, 2013

"Thank you for calling, my dear friend. Please call again soon." I still miss starting my days with Harry and Dial For Hope.As a tribute to Harry, I now start each day reading the Bible. May he rest in peace. Peter

February 17th, 1990

Carrie Doyle (nee Elvins)

February 17, 2013

My heart was saddened to hear of the loss of Rev. Denning. I happened to be celebrating my wedding anniversary and posted a photo on facebook with the location as Kingsway Lambton United Church and was linked to the news of Rev. Denning's passing. To his loved ones, please know my prayers of comfort are with you at this time. Please also know what a special place Harry held to me, but even more so to my grandmother, Viola Elvins, and the Elvins family as a whole. My grandmother loved Dial for Hope in her later years. I love how even to this day, no one could compare to a sermon at Kingsway Lambton by the talented orator Reverend Denning. I have fond memories of many years visiting my grandparents on Queen Mary's and the support Rev. Denning showed my family. From officiating my Christening, to my wedding and then also Christening my son before his departure from Kingsway Lambton...all very special memories. His legacy will most certainly live on for many as a wonderful example of one of God's most treasured messengers. A widely respected Christian man with a kind and giving heart. You will be missed Reverend Denning.

Peter Stamp

February 16, 2013

I just learned the news. For some reason Harry Denning was on my mind. As Harry would say "God moves in mysterious ways". I started every day with Dial for Hope for 30 years. He helped myself so many others in his practical application of Christianity. Harry is now in a very good place. Thank you Harry for everything!!! Peter Stamp

Kate Burnett

February 8, 2013

Missing you grandad , Your great grandchildren miss you too , forever loved ..

February 6, 2013

Dear Shirley
I was shocked to hear about your husband death. I did speak to him a few times when I called for your order.
He was so gentle and kind. I know you will miss him.
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clare Cutrara Grocery Gateway

Alan Vincent

February 5, 2013

Dear Shirley,

Mrs. Kent told me about Mr. Harry Denning's passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you. I am so glad I had the priveledge of meeting him several years ago!

Yours truly,

Jane & Doug Kay

February 4, 2013

Dear Shirley
Doug and I are down in Palm Desert vacationing and Doug saw Harry's obituary in the Star, which he reads on line. We were so sorry to hear of his passing and we were so pleased to be able to visit with you both in July 2010. I know you will miss him so very much and he certainly was wonderful to my Mom and Dad, (Art & Etta ) Ryding as well as Doug and I. Our sympathy goes out to you and also to Heather and Harry.
Bless You
Jane & Doug Kay in Salem Oregon

Alison (Partridge) Wray

February 4, 2013

I did not know your Dad but I know what it is like to lose one so special in our lives.
My condolences to you Harry and your family .

Rev. Maryann Skinner

February 3, 2013

Rev. Denning's foundation of prayer-life is a beautiful legacy of God's love.

Keith Riley

February 3, 2013

To Harry John and Heather my prayers are with you as you mourn the lost of your father
Keith Riley
Gert Smith's Grandson
Shirley Riley's Son
Harry you can contact me at [email protected]

B Jane Coltart Hooey

February 3, 2013

Dear Harry and Heather: My deepest condolences for the loss of your Dad. I have known him since he was at St Andrew's in Chatham Ontario and then we reconnected at Kingsway Lambton. He was like a wonderful father to me, and he was very special to my parents, Bill and Barb Coltart. He baptized both of our children and was very involved in their lives. He was also very important to my sister, Betsy, who is the one who reconnected us at KLUC. My deepest sympathy at your loss.
Jane Coltart Hooey

Jim & Marguerite Darvill

February 3, 2013

We owe a great deal to the inspiring messages which was his lasting legacy he left with us in his ministry at KWLUC

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