Edward Henry Hagarty
June 29, 2012
On June 29th, 2012, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax on March 15, 1925, Ted was the third son of Colonel William Grassett Hagarty D.S.O. and Mary Kinney of Boston. Ted was predeceased by his brothers John and Ken, and is survived by older brother William, and younger sisters Jacqueline Riddel (Jack) of Nobleton, and Susan Strain (Terry) of Calgary. Ted grew up joyously on various army bases across Canada, riding cavalry horses, jumping fences, rolling logs on the Ottawa River with his brothers, and sleeping outdoors under starry skies. Enlisted with the first Canadian Airborne at age nineteen, Ted saw active service as a paratrooper in the European theatre with the First Canadian Parachute Battalion during the closing years of the Second World War, notably accepting the surrender of an entire German platoon to his single and lowly sten gun. Returning from the war, Ted attended the University of Toronto where he studied architecture and met the love of his life, Elaine Florence Popkin. They were married on November 17th, 1951 and had six children, Anne Elaine (David Brennan, Christopher, Michael), Patricia Mary (James Lenahan, Katie, James, Maura) , John Ernest (Gaylene Herle, Sarah, Matthew), Michael Edward (Moe Smith, Jon, Meg, Jeff, Jed, Cal), Timothy Henry (Rhonda Miller, Alex, Jack, Ethan), and Christopher William (Doris Sbrizzi, Laura, Nicole). Ted was a very proud and well-loved grandfather, granddad, and buppy to his seventeen cherished grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by his wonderful in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Professionally, in various partnerships, Ted designed and supervised the construction of hundreds of buildings in southwestern Ontario, winning over church and school boards alike with his easy charm and ready wit. It was impossible to travel anywhere in Ontario, without Ted proudly pointing out a school, church, or institution, that he had designed. An avid sportsman, and photographer, Ted loved to paint, sketch, and hike, and was constantly looking for the next great shot, usually just over the next ridge. His lifelong passion for skiing and fishing lives on through subsequent generations. Ted and Lannie were great travelers, and followed their love of art, architecture, and humanity to many corners of the world. More than anything, Ted loved his wife, his children, and his adoring grandchildren, and will be remembered for his laughter, his wonderful and occasionally familiar jokes, and his quiet and courageous example. In celebration of his remarkable life, visitation will be held on Wednesday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, where the memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, July 5th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ted are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Sincere sympathy to the Hagarty family. A couple years ago we enjoyed his photographs at the Western Fair and they were wonderful pictures, well done. Sincerely, Jack & Marie Bannon
Dear Mike, John & the entire Hagarty clan, we extend our deepest, heartfelt, condolences to you. We hope that our good thoughts and wishes will bring your family some comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Mike, Moe and kids, our deepest condolences at this this hard time in your lives. Our thoughts are with you.
On behalf of Linda and myself and the Karpala family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hagarty family. I had the opportunity to work for Ted in his architetural firm from 1973 to 1977 at which time I have learn so much from Ted, as to design of buildings, details and management. Also as I recall driving from one of the job sites trips, Ted had to stop in New Hamburg to pick up some diffrent variety of cheese. Ted was so well-regarted and everyone always had such kind things to say about him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Joe Karpala, Sherwood Park, Alberta
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On behalf of Howard and myself and the whole Katz family, we would like to express our deepest sympathy for a great man, well respected and loved. Our father Sam always thought and spoke highly of Ted. Our warmest regards to the Haggerty family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
~ Harvey Katz