Obituary for Harm Thalen
THALEN: HARM
Harm Thalen formerly of the Netherlands who made his life in the Blyth area, passed away peacefully in his 88th year with family close by and the amazing staff at Jessica's House on Saturday March 11th, 2023. Husband of Sharon Thalen. Dear father of Annie Riley, Hilda Crocker (Don), Herman Thalen (Jessica), Helen Pridham (Brian). He will also be sadly missed by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife of 40 years Irene Thalen (1995), son Rick Thalen (1992), granddaughter Heather Riley (1976) parents Harm and Hillichien Thalen and all of his siblings. For those that sat at his table, worked alongside or even just listened to his stories know that he lived a life that most couldn't even imagine. From living as a young man in a country invaded by war, to his family making the decision to come to Canada when he was in his teens with very few belongings, leaving the only life they knew behind not knowing what laid ahead. But that family banded together in the Hamilton area where he met Irene. They married and 3 children before moving to the Blyth area where he farmed alongside his dad. Laying hens, cash crops, livestock, custom work, truck driving were just a few of the things he accomplished and 2 more children came along. He restored and showed antique tractors, had an aviary in his back yard and a store on the Main Street that kept them busy. Friends were always welcome to sit and have a meal at his table but the sudden passing of his wife changed his world forever, but with the love of his wife Sharon he was able to move forward. Many thanks to family and friends for all your support, the staff at St Mary's Hospital, Clinton Public Hospital , and finally Jessica's House, we could not have gotten through it without any of you. Thank you. Family and close friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton Wednesday March 15th for visitation from 12-2 pm with a service to follow with Reverend Nancy Knowles officiating. Spring Interment with be at the Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Jessica's House, Exeter. Messages of Condolences for the Thalen Family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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Harm Thalen formerly of the Netherlands who made his life in the Blyth area, passed away peacefully in his 88th year with family close by and the amazing staff at Jessica's House on Saturday March 11th, 2023. Husband of Sharon Thalen. Dear father of Annie Riley, Hilda Crocker (Don), Herman Thalen (Jessica), Helen Pridham (Brian). He will also be sadly missed by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife of 40 years Irene Thalen (1995), son Rick Thalen (1992), granddaughter Heather Riley (1976) parents Harm and Hillichien Thalen and all of his siblings. For those that sat at his table, worked alongside or even just listened to his stories know that he lived a life that most couldn't even imagine. From living as a young man in a country invaded by war, to his family making the decision to come to Canada when he was in his teens with very few belongings, leaving the only life they knew behind not knowing what laid ahead. But that family banded together in the Hamilton area where he met Irene. They married and 3 children before moving to the Blyth area where he farmed alongside his dad. Laying hens, cash crops, livestock, custom work, truck driving were just a few of the things he accomplished and 2 more children came along. He restored and showed antique tractors, had an aviary in his back yard and a store on the Main Street that kept them busy. Friends were always welcome to sit and have a meal at his table but the sudden passing of his wife changed his world forever, but with the love of his wife Sharon he was able to move forward. Many thanks to family and friends for all your support, the staff at St Mary's Hospital, Clinton Public Hospital , and finally Jessica's House, we could not have gotten through it without any of you. Thank you. Family and close friends will be received at the Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton Wednesday March 15th for visitation from 12-2 pm with a service to follow with Reverend Nancy Knowles officiating. Spring Interment with be at the Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Jessica's House, Exeter. Messages of Condolences for the Thalen Family are welcome at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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