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Henry HARGREAVES Obituary
1928 – 2017
Henry Allen (Hank) Hargreaves II, beloved husband of Lee Hargreaves, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Foothills hospital in Calgary, Alberta on July 27, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Hank grew up in the Bronx after which he gave distinguished service to the US Navy during World War II. He attended Mt Allison University, earning two degrees and excelling academically and in his musical endeavours. He then obtained a PhD from Duke University and taught for many years in the English Department at the University of Alberta, as well as singing with the Edmonton Opera for eighteen years. In 2016 Hank was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Hall of Fame in recognition of his award winning books and seminal contribution to the Science Fiction genre. He was also a loving and wonderful father to Alyson Hargreaves, Hal Hargreaves (deceased 1996), and Heather Barnum (nee Hargreaves). Grandfather to Daniel, Rebecca and Sophie Barnum. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME (corner of 17th Avenue and 2nd Street SW) at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Hank's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry HARGREAVES
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Douglas Nuttall
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February 24, 2018
I'm sorry to learn about your loss. I think about your whole family fondly.
Juliet McMaster
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August 21, 2017
Dear Lee, My heart goes out to you in your loss of good old Hank, my colleague for many at year in the English Department at the U of Alberta. I lost my Rowland four years ago, so I know something of what you and your family are going through. Hank was such a cheerful and friendly presence in the Department.
Do you remember the caricature of him in that cheeky collection we called Attic Shapes? If you'd like a copy, let me know.
With affection and sympathy, Juliet
([email protected])
David Gay
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August 21, 2017
I remember Hank fondly as a warm, generous and supportive colleague in my early years in the Department of English at U of A. My sincere condolences to the family.
Doris johnson
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August 9, 2017
Heather! I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad and I surround you and your Family with Love and Prays and I know God will give you and all Family members peace to move forward.
Mildred Hitosis
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August 3, 2017
Dear Alyson and Lee: My thoughts and prayers are with you all this time.
August 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of Hank passing away. A big loss to your family.
Noreen Troock and family
Connie
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August 2, 2017
Alyson: Wishing you peace and happy and blessed memories of your DAD. He will be with you forever in your heart.
My heart goes out to you, and all of the family.
Janis Watkin
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August 2, 2017
Lee, Alyson, and Heather, I'm so sorry to hear of Hank's passing. I will always remember all the good times we shared when you lived in Edmonton.
Miss seeing you, Lee, and think of you quite often.
Take care and God Bless,
Janis Watkin
James DeFelice
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August 1, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Hank" Hargreaves.
We spent many memorable years as colleagues at the University of Alberta. We shared interests in opera, basketball, and Restoration Theatre. Hank was always gracious and had
a subtle wit. My condolences to the family.
Donna Phillips
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August 1, 2017
To The Family of Mr. Hargreaves
Although you do not know me I wish to send my condolences for your loss, may you find Courage, Strength and Love moving forward.
Mr. Hargreaves, THANK YOU for your service and sacrifices you made in WWII to help make this world a safer and better place for all to live.
Rest In Peace Sir
Lest We Forget
A PROUD CANADIAN Veterans Daughter
Donna Phillips
To The Late: Donald Martin Phillips
WWII Veteran 1941-1945
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