Harry Michael TOBIN

TOBIN, Harry Michael September 19, 1912 - June 13, 2012 In his 100th year of life, Harry is survived by his loving family, daughters Heather (Richard) Cooper and Susan (David) Perry, his son Terrence (Holly Jones) Tobin, Joan Tobin daughter-in-law, grandchildren Michael Perry and Erin Cummins, great-grandchildren Alexis and Kaitlyn, his sister Edith Browning, his devoted niece Eileen Murphy and many other loving nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his wife Gloria (1991) and his son Brian Michael (2007). Harry was born in Stoppington, Alberta, the seventh of nine children. He spent his pre WWII years as a teacher/ principal in rural Alberta. He was a veteran of the Burma campaign serving as a flight navigator in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Post war, he worked as an Immigration Officer for the Port of Sidney, B.C. spent 6 years with the Canadian Consulate in Chicago Illinois, then returned as Immigration Officer in Charge of the Victoria airport and Sidney port. Harry was dedicated to community service. He was on the first Sidney town council, on the Water Board, The School Board and was an active Rotarian, Legion member and a member of Probus. Harry was also a member of The Knights of Columbus. In 2002 he was presented with the "Lifetime Service Award" by the Lt. Governor. Harry was an avid golfer, playing the courses until the age of 93, winning many seniors trophies. He loved fishing and gardening. He never failed to have a story to tell and entertained with his Irish wit. Family was always first for Harry. He was a friend to many, and will be missed by all he knew, especially Jock, Jack, Barbara and Gord. Many thanks to his 'family' at the Lodge at Broadmead and to Dr. Wray, Beacon Services and Dr. Haughton for their kind and devoted care. A memorial service will be held in Harry's honour at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 10030 Third Street in Sidney on Monday June 25, at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Broadmead Care Society or the Sidney Rotary Club.