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A LIFE WELL LIVED
Kim Ross Harvey – A father, husband, son, grandpa, and friend.
It’s with heavy hearts, the family announces that Kim passed away peacefully in his home overlooking Rice Lake from his favourite chair, laptop steady in his lap, with Ellie his new companion pup quiet at his feet on October 1, 2022, at the age of 68.
Best friend and husband of Shalley Reyns. Dearly loved Dad of Sarah Lalonde (Marc) and Shannon Harvey. A kind and gentle Grandpa to Olivia, Owen, Cali, Eddie, Jacob, Clara, and Callan. Kim will be deeply missed by Roberta Reyns (Russell Grant), Willie Reyns (Cheryl) and Trudy Stacey (Brian).
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen Harvey and brother Robert Holdaway. Brother of Kathy Brown (Charles), and Gordon Holdaway (Beth). Kim will be fondly remembered by the Carpanini, Campbell, Jones, Nelson, Pursey and Fisher families and many loving friends.
Kim was born, an old soul. He lived a full and simple life. He was a kind, loving man and a great listener who most enjoyed deep conversation one-on-one and provided great words of advice. It was comforting that he knew so much, yet let everyone else tell their story. Kim was an avid Maple Leaf’s fan, gardener, car enthusiast, and always loved his sunset cruises to the Cobourg Harbour with his cup of timmies to meet his friends. After retirement, Kim enjoyed travelling to Florida and many backroad country tours in his convertibles while antiquing and searching for his favourite sweet treats.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 1 – 4 p.m. at MacCoubrey Funeral Home. A formal greeting will be held from 1 - 2 p.m. A few memories will be shared at 2:30 p.m, followed by food and beverages. Please join us to raise a glass and toast to Kim and a life well lived.
In memory of Kim, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Cobourg (to support their Coats for Kids Campaign) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Shalley, It was so sad to read of Kim's passing. I was a classmate of Kim's throughout public school (Merwin Greer, Dale Road) and high school. Over the years since, whenever I ran into Kim, we took time to reminisce and catch up. Kim was always such a geniune and lovely person. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Liz Mikel
Dear Shalley & family Like so many others I'm deeply saddened by the death of Kim. Please accept my condolences to you and your loved ones. I worked with Kim at The Midway Drive-In Theatre during the 70's - long time ago... He was the assistant manger and I managed the canteen. He was great to work for and with- always fair, cared about the staff and customers and blushed easily. We wished him well as he moved on to his new career path at McDonald's but was greatly missed. There is only one Kim and a pleasure to have known him and all his accomplishments and kindness toward others. It was so nice to see you both at Mark's Greenhouse this past season. It's a great memory to have. Sorry I was unable attend his Celebration of Life. With sincere sympathy Sandra Bell-Buttars
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
My condolences to you Shalley on the recent passing of Kim. The world is a better place because he was in it❤️
Shalley, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. It was obvious to me how happy you were with Kim. May you hold your memories in your heart as you begin the long healing journey. Hugs
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
So sorry for your loss Shalley and family. He was a great man. Kim, Scott Crosty
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
I worked with Kim many years ago at McDonalds. He was a great person to work with. Sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Dear Shalley and Family So sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. We both worked with Kim at the William Street, McDonald’s.He was a great guy to work with.He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.Please care of each other. Sincerely Jeanine(La Fontaine) & Paul Clarey
To Kim's family: While I did not know Kim very long, he was a very kind man. Noting his love for gardening, Kim came to my home almost weekly to help me with my gardens. I will miss his humour and friendship. Please accept my condolences on the loss of this wonderful man.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Our condolences to Shalley, Sarah , Shannon and Kim’s extended family. Sincerely Paul, Tammy and family
I have fond memories of Kim when the girls were growing up. He will be missed by family and friends. Thinking of you all during this time. ❤
Shalley and family. We am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing.Please accept our deepest condolences. Jeff and Judi Gill
We’re grateful to have spent time in Kim’s company and felt richer for knowing him. A wonderful man. Kind, considerate and loved to laugh. A terrific combination of character traits. With many thoughts of love and prayers for the family.
Dear Shapley, Sarah, Shannon and families, Please accept my sincere condolences. Thinking of you and remembering you in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kim .He will always be in our memories and our heart . He was quite the storyteller .
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Our condolences to the family. KIM was such a great guy to be around with.My best memories with Kim was playing weekly poker at Albert birds in the 70s and 80s Rest in peace Kim
Our condolences ?. Kim was a great manager at McDonald's; both Frank and I have lots of fond memories working with Kim. Fun Times. RIP Bud ?
Dear Shalley, Sarah and Shannon, Joe and I were very saddened to hear of Kims passing. We both remember very fondly working with/for Kim at McDonalds. He was a very kind, compassionate, funny and helpful boss. We hope that your shared memories will help you through this difficult time. Sincerest Condolences, Joe and Debbie Wannamaker
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
I worked with Kim for many years at Cobourg McDonald's and at the Port Hope store. I often think back of all the good times we had back then, I thought of you as a Big brother. Great Man, Great Manager, and a true joy to work with. Rest in Peace Kim Harvey You will be missed tremendously.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
I was very sorry to hear of Kim's passing. I know Sarah and Shannon will miss their Dad. I have many fond memories of Kim and our 'Ken Hockin R E . days . Thinking of you.
Sending you all our deepest condolences, Kim was a kind, warm hearted, generous person and a loving father and grandfather. We will definitely miss him. Kim’s passing leaves a large hole in our hearts and it won’t be the same when we go to Cobourg for our annual visits that we look forward to each year. God bless you all. XO
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Shalley we are so sorry to hear about Kim Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time Jane and Wayne
My sincere condolence to Shalley and the Harvey family ,thinking of you all, RIP Kim .
Condolences to the Harvey family.Kim (Bud) was a fine man.
What a sad time to lose Kim. I met Kim while working with Port Hope Fair many years ago. And of course at McDonald’s on occasion. He was a very kind man, always helpful and always interesting. Deepest sympathies to you all!
With deepest sympathy and prayers to the family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Shalley, I’m so sorry to learn of Kim’s passing. My condolences to you and your families.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
So sorry to hear the passing of Kim. We only knew hin for a short time, but in that short time, we had great conversations. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Here is a message I love: Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and always dear.
I just learned of Kim's passing tonight and was shocked and deeply saddened by the news. Kim, Rod and myself, fondly nicknamed the three amigos, became good friends at the inception of the first ever Coats for Kids Campaign. I will miss him and the monthly lunches we three shared together over 27 years. My deepest sympathy for Shallay, his daughters and grandchildren and everyone who knew and deeply loved and appreciated him. Gone but not forgotten! 'For all flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.” (1 Peter 1:24-25)
So sorry to hear of Kim's passing. Condolences to Shalley and his family. He was very kind and a great person to work with. Rest in Peace Kim.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Our heartfelt condolences Shalley and family ❤️?❤️?❤️
Our deepest condolences to Shannon and all the family, thinking of you all , love Niamh and Alex
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Sorry to hear of Kim's passing. We were good friends back in the Merwin Greer School days. RIP my old Friend.
To the Harvey Family, Please accept my sincere condolence. Kim was definitely a man who stood out from the crowd. Always friendly, cheerful, and welcoming... in a genuine and real, impactful way. Everything written below about his character is absolutely true. While very humble, he had a way of making everyone around him feel better. Beautiful qualities that you and all his friends will remember with a smile forever! RIP Kim Terry
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Such a beautiful write up and picture. It is obvious he loved life and everyone who filled his life. Trudy and family, loss of a loved one too soon seems unfair and is difficult to make sense of. Let the special memories of Kim carry on the everlasting love. Thinking of you all.
You have my sorrows. I always loved to run into Kim at McDonalds , his smile and his kindness was so infectious ❤️
My deepest condolences to you all my heart hurts for you all he sounds like a wonderful man...celebrate that xoxo
Dear Sarah, May the beautiful memories of your dad help ease your suffering. It is hard to say goodbye to someone so loved, but I hope you can find the strength to get through this tragic time. My most heartfelt condolences Sumyia
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
To Sahlley, Sarah and Shannon: I was truly saddened to hear of Kim's passing. We have been friends since high school. I always enjoyed a visit with him whether it be over a coffee at Mcdonalds, at a poker game or while sharing a cigar while manning the gates at the Port Hope Fair. He had all the news of the community and seemed to know everyone. He was a kind and humble person. I remember him telling me the story of how he checked himself in at the emergency ward at the Cobourg Hospital a few years ago when he was having a heart attack. Always one to never put himself ahead of others, he stated to the desk clerk 'Look I know people tell you this just to get to the head of the line, but I think I am having a heart attack'. What a guy!!
Shalley: I am so sorry for your loss; he’s gone way too soon, but the world needs an extra special angel. God bless you all.
I first met Kim when visiting Cobourg with his uncle, Doug Jones. I remember the antique cars, the way Kim talked about his girls. A gentle generous man. My thoughts go to Shalley and family. Rest In Peace
Sarah and Shannon, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We are thinking of you.
Rip kim, had the privilege of having kim as my manager at McDonald's back in the late 70s, we had a lot of fun
Sarah and Shannon, so very sorry for the sudden loss of you father. Hold on to all the great memories you have of him. Barry and Helen
Deepest sympathies to all
Sarah and Shannon - I'm so sad for you both at this time. Two of the happiest days of your dad's life were March 19, 1985 and October 1, 1987, the dates you were born. I will never forget the glow on his face when he first saw you. He was also so very proud of the beautiful, independent women that you have become. You will not only have my support, but I know you will have the support of his family and friends through your journey without him. Your precious memories of him will always be with you. Love Mom xo
Dear Shalley, It is with great sadness that I hear of Kim’s sudden passing. It was a big shock. My memories of Kim start from a young age visiting his mom and dad and the many times we stayed there. We always had great fun, lots of laughs throughout the years to follow. Kim was a caring, loving man with a great genteel way about him. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to you, the family and grandchildren. He will truly be missed. With ? cousin Susan Jones
Shalley My heart goes out to you Kim was always fun to be around and had a great sense of Humor.
So sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. Our paths had not crossed with Kim’s in many years, but remember him as a kind soul! Our condolences to the families. Larry & Sue
So very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Dear Shelley - my heart goes out to you and to your family to hear of your tragic loss…..Lynda
Shalley, I am so sorry to hear of Kim’s passing , I have many childhood memories when we used to hang out at the east end of Cobourg. My condolences to all of the family!
Shalley and Kim's loved ones. There are no words that will make this easier. We are truly sorry for Kim's passing and the loss that you must all be feeling. Know that he will be missed and always remember the love and the laughter.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Shally : I am so sorry to hear about Kim , my deepest condolences to you & all of Kim's family ,he will be missed
Oh, So very sorry Shalley , for the loss of your dear husband Kim.....he was a wonderful neighbor of mine by Tom's Motel......fond memories....and will be dearly missed by all......hugs.....Flo and family.
Sarah, Shannon and all of Kim's Family; My sincere condolences and sympathy as you navigate the coming difficult days ahead. I have many great memories of Kim from our days growing up as neighbors...R.I.P. KIM
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kim was so helpful when Shannon and Sarah were at Merwin Greer. Thinking of you. Liz
I knew Kim since Merwin Greer days. Always a smile, always a friendly hello. I admired his mentorship of the employees at MacDonalds and his treatment of all he came in contact with. Well done, Kim well done.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
We were extremely sorry to learn of Kim's passing. Kim was always such a pleasure to deal with. He will be missed dearly by all who were lucky to have known him. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your whole family during this difficult time.
Sending our sincere condolences, deepest sympathy and our love at this most difficult time. xo
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Heart and Stroke Foundation
I am so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. He was such a great person and manager. Condolences to the family and may he Rest In Peace.
"My condolences" doesn't seem to say enough sometimes. Shalley I am very sorry for the loss of your best friend. Just a little story about Kim. When he worked in Whitby every so often I would drop by for a cup of Timmies and ask if Kim was working. If he was there he would take the time to sit down and have a conversation with me. He didn't have to do that as I knew he was busy with work but he did. I will always remember that little bit of kindness. He was a very special man.
Shalley, Kathy, Gord and the Harvey family. My condolences on the passing of Kim. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word.
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with all of you. Hold on to all your memories. Share all of them with each other. Laugh & Love
I was saddened when I heard of Kim’s sudden death. I worked with him at McDonald’s for many years. He was a pleasure to work for and with. I haven’t seen him for a while but was talking to Shalley this past summer. He drove my daughter to her grad dance in his model t. Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Susan and Bob Clement
RIP Kim you will be sadly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family in this time of need. Kim will always be there when needed,Kim may be gone but not forgotten. God Bless you all.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
I was so sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. As his childhood neighbour, I grew up with Kim and always thought of him as a “gentle giant”. He was quick to laugh, slow to anger, and always had a smile on his face. Sending my deepest sympathy to his family.
Prayers to the family.
Kim was the best “2nd Dad or Dad-Bud”as I called him growing up with my Best Buddyo Shannon, I’ll miss him so much. So many happy memories of him from my childhood, from VIP McDonalds birthday parties, to Sunday drives in the Model T. And he always brought back a pile of chocolate bars from his Hershey Pennsylvania trips. Rest In Peace Dad-Bud, love you!
My sincere condolences to the Harvey family at this difficult time. I went to school with Kim. He was a great guy, always smiling and had a good sense of humour.
So sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to the family.
While we only met Kim a few times, his Memorial speaks volumes as to the type of person he was. Where there was great love, there is great loss. May the wonderful memories you all share bring comfort to you in this difficult time and the time to come. Thinking of you & your family Shalley
So sorry to hear of Kim’s passing. Thinking of Shelley,Sarah,Shannon and families. He will be very much missed.
So sorry for your loss. Bob and I send you our sincere condolences.
We are so at loss of words for the passing of Kim. Mark and I have only known Kim and Shalley for a little over 3 years. It was a great short friendship. He was quick to offer help and always one that was not going to be interfering…. He was a man of great thought. We miss him already. Rest In Peace Kim. We are so lucky to have been friends with you. Mark and Cheryl Woods
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of your loss Shalley and family. I have known Kim for 45 years! He hired me at 15 years old at Cobourg McDonalds. I worked again for Kim years later as a Manager where I got to know him at a different level. He was such a wonderful boss, so fair and always so kind hearted. He was a great inspiration to us all at McDonalds. You truly will be missed! RIP Kim.
It was such a shock hearing that Kim, a wonderful, caring, good man was gone. When I drove in, or by, the McDonald's parking lot and saw Kim's car, I knew all was well inside. The crew, hundreds, over the years, absolutely loved and trusted him. He was great at parties, always a conversationalist, virtually on any topic. I loved seeing him light up the occasional cigar and sit back and relax. When he announced he was going to leave McDonald's I said, you way over exceeded anything I could ever imagine, or expect of, as a Manager. He was happy with his new employer and I am glad he had some retirement time. Shalley, so sorry for your loss. Sarah and Shannon, I know it's a heartbreaker, my condolences and those of Ryan, Kristin and Judi. I can't think of a finer man.
It was such a shock hearing that Kim, a wonderful, caring, good man was gone. When I drove in, or by, the McDonald's parking lot and saw Kim's car, I knew all was well inside. The crew, hundreds, over the years, absolutely loved and trusted him. He was great at parties, always a conversationalist, virtually on any topic. I loved seeing him light up the occasional cigar and sit back and relax. When he announced he was going to leave McDonald's I said, you way over exceeded anything I could ever imagine, or expect of, as a Manager. He was happy with his new employer and I am glad he had some retirement time. Shalley, so sorry for your loss. Sarah and Shannon, I know it's a heartbreaker, my condolences and those of Ryan, Kristin and Judi. I can't think of a finer man.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
Our sincere thoughts and sympathy to all of Kim's family. I (Kathy) went to school with Kim from Grade 1 - 13 and have lots of great memories. As our families grew we were able re-connect through our children. He will be missed by many!
Kim and I worked together for over 10 years and I have many fond memories of our time together he was always the voice of reason and guided me in my younger years and I will never forget that R.I.P Murph
Dear Shalley and Harvey and Reyns Families, We are deeply saddened to hear about Kim. He was a very special man in his own quiet way. We appreciate all he did towards the Coats For Kids Campaign along with Rod Baker. He will be sorely missed by his family, his Tim's buddies, friends and acquaintances. Please accept our sincere condolences. Kim Ross Harvey July 17, 1954 - October 1, 2022 ~ REST IN PEACE ~