February 24,1931 – December 7, 2023
Just shy of his 94-year goal, Harry passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 7, 2023 in his 93rd year. He is predeceased by Joyce, his soulmate and wife of nearly seven decades, their four children and their spouses Paul, Dave (Phyllis), Scott (Nicki) and Joanne (Pete Kehoe), his grandchildren Graham (Paulina), Fraser (Rachael), Britney (Garrett), Emma (Tim), Trisha (Carlo), Nicole (Shane), Colin, Ben, Olivia, and Kellen, and ten great grandchildren. Harry was predeceased by his sisters Anne Thompson (Jack), and Doreen Falkiner (Ray). Special uncle, second dad and cherished friend to so many in the community.
Harry was an accomplished hockey player in his youth, winning the Intermediate A OMHA MVP award in 1951-52. He left his NHL dreams behind to obtain his Tool & Die Maker apprenticeship with John Bertram & Sons in Dundas. He then took over his father’s business, Beverly Fuels, delivering furnace oil all hours of the day to rural Flamborough residents for over 60 years. Harry continued to contribute to hockey – starting the Rockton Real McCoys with his friend Archie McCoy in the 1970s, raising funds for the building of the Beverly Arena and coaching countless kids in the community.
His volunteer work extended to years of service as a member and President of the Rockton Lions Club, and as a lifelong Mason. He took to the links in the summer, being a decades-long member of the Flamborough Hills Golf Club. His talent as a hobbyist woodworker lives on with cherished pieces in many of his family’s homes.
His family would like to thank staff at The Meadows in Ancaster for taking such great care of “Handsome Harry.”
We will honour Harry’s life on Saturday, January 6th from 1-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lynden. This will be an opportunity to raise a glass, share memories and celebrate a life well-lived.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations in Harry’s memory to the Rockton Lions Club or directly to the Rockton United Church.
Handsome Harry for sure. All us kids were in love with Uncle Harry. He made us all feel special and Aunt Joyce would just stand back with that gorgeous smile on her face and say…..Oh Harry, you are embarrassing the poor girl….I can vividly remember so many occasions on the 4th concession at this warm family home where everyone was always welcome. ❤️. Somehow Aunt Joyce and Uncle Harry even managed to keep the secret of a surprise 16th birthday party for me. I’ll never forget how embarrassed and thrilled I was, all at the same time. The list of memories goes on forever. I truly honor this great man and his forever soul mate Aunt Joyce. They are reunited now. 💖
Uncle Harry was the best uncle ever always treated me like a daughter. Love him so much
I am so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing .. He was such a nice man . Both him and your mom ! I really enjoyed talking to them when they can in for their dental appts at Wayne Pineau’s
Sending your family my thoughts and prayers ..
Sorry to hear of Harry’s passing We go back along ways with many of visits. dances and teasing stories .Condolences to the Roung children. Eva Smith
God bless you Harry and may you rest in peace. You were a respected influence to the community and your Western relatives will miss our valued visits with you and Joyce on our visits to Ontario.
Jonathan & Joan. ROUNG, Kelowna, B.C.
Dear Dave, Paul, Scott, Joanne and Families,
I was very sorry to hear of Harry’s passing.
Harry Roung held many titles in our community: Athlete, Familyman, Businessman, Sportsman, Gentleman and Pillar of the Community, just to name a few. But to me, he will always be “Coach.” Some of my fondest memories of Harry were when he coached our hockey team in the newly constructed Beverly Community Centre Arena in 1974. Harry wasn’t only our coach, he was our sponsor too! We were the Beverly Fuels Flames with brand spanking new uniforms! We were proud to play for Harry, not only because he was a great coach, but also because his business was renown in our community. Most of our homes were heated with furnace oil from Beverly Fuels and those of us on farms counted on gasoline and diesel fuel deliveries from Beverly Fuels as well.
Harry Roung was the consummate gentleman. Whenever you encountered Harry, he would greet you with a broad smile and a firm handshake. As an astute businessman, Harry was always willing to give back to his neighbours, and with his passing, our community has lost a giant of a man and a pillar of the community. Rest In Peace, “Coach.” You were the best!
Please accept my condolences and heartfelt sympathy. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marty Rokowski
sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. The few years that Harry and I were associated with each other in the Oil Business were very precious to me, I learned a great deal from Harry’s insights and business knowledge.
My Condolences to the Roung Family. John Ebos
“The Pageant of Summer” by Richard Jefferies
“I wonder to myself how they can all get on without me; how they manage, bird and flower, without me, to keep the calendar for them. For I noted it so carefully and lovingly day by day.”
Missing you and Joyce with treasured memories.
Debbie, Craig, Aaron, Lisa and Amy.