Harry Styles

“Harry” Henry Gordon Styles, longtime resident of Durham, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Rockwood Terrace, Durham on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Ada (nee Aljoe) who predeceased him four months ago and they are now together for their 68th wedding anniversary. Loving father of Randy Styles, Luanne and her husband Mike Hayes, Patricia Styles, Carolyn Styles, and Angela and her husband John Bryan. Proud Poppa of Candice, Leah (Greg), Brilyn (Andrew), Darcy (Kirby), Lindsay (Kyle), Evan (Tiffany), Troy, Jodi (Jamie), Jessica (Matt), Emily (Michael), Jacob, Matthew, and Matayia and proud Great Poppa of 14. Brother-in-law of Sharon Burgess, Beatrice and Harmut Ridderbusch, Helen Smith, and Betty Aljoe. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Pam Styles, his siblings Esther (the late Rino) Parisotto, Hazel (the late Robert) Mighton, Gladys (the late Fred) Shelton, his parents Harry Styles Sr. and Annie Mountain, and his stepmother Adie Muzzell.

Harry treated all who crossed his path with the same kindness no matter what their status in life. He was a warm, caring, fun-loving, loyal friend and a true gentleman.

Above all, he cared about his family more than life itself, he was so proud of them and loved each and every one beyond measure and they loved him, a true hero in their eyes.

He loved sports especially watching his family play, woodworking, hunting and fishing, enjoyed his many camping and fishing trips to Algonquin over the years.

Harry was a longtime resident of Durham, a hard worker often taking on a second job to support his family. He was a 35-year employee of Durham Furniture.

He still managed to find time to volunteer on various committees over the decades including; Durham Town Council for 13 years, Arena board, Cemetery board, building committee for Rockwood Care Centre, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority to name a few.
His passing leaves a huge hole in our lives and he will be greatly missed by all.

A memorial service celebrating Harry’s life will be held at the Durham Community Centre, 451 Saddler Street West, Durham on Friday, April 26th at 2 p.m., with visitation prior to the service from 12 – 1:45 p.m. Spring interment of cremated remains at Durham Cemetery. 

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or SickKids Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 

Arrangements entrusted to the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham.