Harry C. Giesen

Peacefully with family, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, on Monday, January 20, 2025, Harry Giesen passed away in his 84th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Anne (nee Damen) for 55 years. Dear father of Ron (Marie), Ken (Greg Golovchenko), Rob (Rhonda MacKinnon), and Maria (Greg) Tremeer. Cherished Opa of Trevor, Erica and Vanessa Giesen, Aaron and Luke Giesen, and Emily, Laura and Julia Tremeer. Brother of Willy, Geert, Tony, Riet, Bert, Martin, Jos, and Dinie, and brother-in-law of Elizabeth (2021), Bert, Mary, Bernie, John (2016), Jerry, and Gerda. Harry will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada and the Netherlands.

Harry was born in the Netherlands and immigrated to Canada in 1964. He settled in Southwestern Ontario, where he farmed with Anne for 42 years. Harry was an active member of his parish communities both in Strathroy and London and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his retirement, he enjoyed bowling, playing cards and gardening.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 27, 2025, at 10:00 am at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta Street, London. A livestream will be available. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s memory can be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice of London or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.