Salvation Army Community Church
59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg
Salvation Army Community Church
59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg
Salvation Army Community Church
59 Ballantine Street, Cobourg
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The family of the late Robert Beverley “Bev” Harnden are saddened to announce his passing on Monday, April 14th, 2025, at Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice at the age of 93. Bev was the beloved husband of Lillian Harnden (Miller).
Cherished father of Janet Harnden (Fred Swanson), Joanne McCullough (Tom Corneil), and Mark Harnden (Nancy Hompus), and father-in-law to Margaret Tozek. Stepfather of Stephen Windsor (Suzanne Lachapelle), Kevin Windsor, Timothy Windsor, Chris Windsor (Leanne Martin), and Sam Windsor (Melanie Wellman).
Grandpa to Jesse, Ben, Matthew, Stephen Jr., Kyle, Randy, Daniel, Deklyn, Tristyn, Carter, Jaydyn, Veronica, and Ashliegh. Great-grandfather to Madelyn, Cole, Izayah, and Lily.
Bev is survived by his sister Elizabeth King and brother-in-law, George Dobson. Predeceased by his brothers Trevor Harnden and Richard Harnden.
Bev will be deeply missed by several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Bev became fond of cars at a young age and was well-known in the Cobourg area as being an honest, fair car salesman for over 50 years.
Bev was a man of deep Christian faith, a devoted churchman with unshakable integrity. He was a kind, patient man with a good sense of humour and a loving nature.
Visitation will take place at the Salvation Army Church on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 from 1:00 until time of the Service at 2:00 p.m. A Reception will follow at the Salvation Army Church. A private family entombment will take place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Cobourg, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice or the Salvation Army 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
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Dear Lillian and the entire Harnden family, I was saddened to read about Bev's passing. He was such a kind and friendly man. I know you will all miss him dearly. Keep your many wonderful memories of Bev close to your heart and share them often. Sincere condolences. R. Bev Harnden October 26, 1931 - April 14, 2025 "Rest In Peace"
To Mark and family. My condolence on your loss of your father, brother, uncle and grandfather. May he always be watching over you all
As others have mentioned, I remember Bev from my early days at Calvary Baptist Church - his smile, the warmth of his greeting, the sense of inclusion he conveyed. My condolences to all his family, and the large number of friends he made and kept through his life.
Dear Lillian, Mark ,Janet and Joanne, We knew him as Uncle Bev. He was a dear and close friend of My fathers , We all thought the World of Him a truly Kind man, May He Rest in Peace Marcia Atkinson
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
We are sorry to hear of Bev's passing. We met 45 years ago while taking the Dale Carnegie course. Through lines of work we saw each other on a regular basis with the need for Bev's "Rent a Wreck." The best story I heard from Bev was about his first car, it wasn't very powerful and when he got to Creighton Heights Hill he would have to stop and reverse up the hill. Bev was a kind, gentle person and will be missed by many, our sympathies to the family, Mary and Ivan Elder
My sincere and heartfelt condolences Lillian and family. I am truly honoured to have known such a kind and caring man. May you always find comfort in the incredible memories you have shared with eachother throughout the years. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your world. You will forever be missed, Bev! ❤️
Dear Lillian and family so sorry to hear about Bev. He was a kind man and a great neighbour.
Lillian and family, so very sorry to hear the news of Bev. Even for the short time of knowing Bev while working with Community Care, he was a bright light and always made me smile, and laugh. My sincere condolences 💐 to you all
Dear Lillian, Janet, Joanne,Mark and Families. Please except my condolences on the passing of Bev.Keep your wonderful memories close.Rest in Peace Bev.
Janet, Joanne & Mark So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, (Mom’s cousin). Sending hugs and thinking of you all Love Marilyn & Penny
Lillian, Liz & Susan We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bev, Mom’s cousin. Thinking of You all at this time. Love Marilyn & Penny
Dear Lillian, family, and friends of Bev. Sending you all prayers at this time as you grieve the loss of your beloved Bev. He is now in a much better place. Heaven has gained an angel and he will always be with you in spirit. A life well lived.
So sorry Mark and family for your loss, Mike and Marilyn
My sincere condolences to you Lillian & all the family. Bev certainly lived a very honorable life & helped many people along the way.
Sad to hear about Bev's passing but happy to know he is with Jesus in Paradise. We attest to the words written about him in the obituary he was all that it says he was. When I (Dave) remember Bev I think of his involvement with our Jr. Youth program through the Salvation Army along with Bob and Arlene Bolton. Bev truly was a kind man! Our prayers and condolences to Lillian and all his family.
Lillian, Janet, Joanne, Mark and the rest of Bev's family my condolences on Bev's passing . Remember him as a kind man, aways had time to chat when we would run into him over the years.
Lillian, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of Bev. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy to you and the boys.
Mark and family ~ so sorry to read of your Dad passing, he was truly a lovely man, who will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Sincere condolences 🤍
Joanne...My sincere condolences to your entire family. I will always remember your father 'Mr Harnden' as a kind man who would always be there to drive us to our many activities.
My sympathies to all Bev's family on his passing. The obituary reminds me of all his passions and interests. And of how he made and held friendships in all parts of his life.
Sorry to hear of Bev's passing. I knew Bev from his time selling cars. If you bought a car from Bev you knew that you were getting a fair and honest deal. He was a kind caring guy with a smile to greet you. My condolences to the family.
Dear Mark, Nancy and family Jim and I want to extend our condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember your memories will be with you always. Jim & Rose
Sending condolence to all the Families on the loss of Bev .Thinking of you all at this hard time .RIP Bev.
So sad to hear about Uncle Bev passing. Such a wonderful kind and sweet person. He led a great life. I always looked up to him. He will be so missed. Sending much love and condolences to all the family.
Dear Lillian and family . Thinking of you's at this difficult time. Rick has many fond memories of Bev from the Calvary Baptist Church. Always greeted with a smile from Bev. Cherish all the good memories and hold them close to your hearts.
Sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family.
Janet, Joanne, Mark and family My sincere condolences on the passing of your dad and grandpa . May your memories comfort you in the days ahead 🌹
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember his kindness and deep faith. God Bless all of you and Lillian. Think of you all. St. Elizabeth home health-care Psw
Dear Lillian .. our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family for the loss of our dear friend Bev. I will miss our times together taking about the days gone by. Bev was always a kind and thoughtful man, Bev will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Rest in peace dear friend Love Pete & Cathy ❤❤
So sorry to hear about Bev, he will be missed around the neighborhood. We will surely miss his visits on our front porch. Our thoughts are with you Lynn and the family, my God bless you all.
I have many memories talking with Bev as he was a family friend and active at Calvary Baptist church during my youth. Always had a smile and time to chat. My condolences to the family.
He was a classy, kind man who always took the time to ask how I was doing. Love to his family, and all others who cherished him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
WE are so sorry to hear of Bev's death. We met Bev and Lillian at a Bible Study about 30 years ago. His obituary sums him up very well! He was a fine Christian man in all respects. Our sincere condolences to Lillian and her family. Sincerely, Peter & Donna Brotherhood
Dear Lillian and family: So sorry to hear of Bev's passing. I knew Bev all my life beginning at Grafton United Church when we were growing up. I will always treasure our time together when we were invited to your trailer for a lovely day by the lake. He helped my daughter buy her first car and she was thrilled to pieces. May God be close to you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Helen Glenn
Sorry to hear Mark and family, a very pleasant person, I remember him back in the 60s or 70s driving that fast Rambler Scrambler around town.
Dear Liz and family, Liz I was so sad to hear of the loss of Bev. He was a good brother as were Richard and Trevor. I’m thinking about you with fond remembrance Liz. God bless. Love, Judy
Great Fellow. Supported me over the years in the car business. He always was sincere and fair. Too bad life is not too fair why do we have to get old? Guess it is what it is. He will be missed . Good selling Bev. Thank you for being my friend. Cheers till we meet again!
Sincere condolences - Bev was a sweetheart of a person. I remember him from Calvary Baptist Church in my youth as well as around town - always a cheery smile and chat. Many connections with the Cross family too (my Mom's side). I hope your friends and family help you deal with your loss.
Mark, Nancy and family. We are so sad to hear about your dad, Mark. He was a wonderful family man and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. You have your wonderful memories that you will hold special in your heart. Take care.
Janet, Joanne, Mark and families, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear dad and grandpa. Let the memories of him bring you all comfort.🌹
It was a pleasure to meet such a fine gentleman...truly kind and sensitive who absolutely loved his family...you will be missed...may you rest in peace my friend...
So sorry to read of Bev’s passing. Your description of him matches my memories of him from Calvary Baptist Church… kind, pleasant, a ready smile and a sense of humour. My thoughts go to all the family.
Lillian take comfort in knowing you and Bev shared many years of happiness together. Bev was always considerate of others with a quality of being kind. He will be missed.
Mark Nancy and family My heart goes out for the loss of your dear father. May God grant you the strength to overcome the challenges in this sad time Remember the happy memories Dad is at peace ❤️
The world has lost a wonderful man. I recall many great times with him at Calvary Baptist Church. Sincere sympathy to Liz, Lillian and the family.
Lillian, Mark and family, my deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Bev, it was a pleasure to have known him ♥️
What a beautiful testament to a fine gentleman. May peace find his family and may he go to the lord having lived an honest godly life. Lillian was a wonderful wife and my heart breaks for her loss.
Dear Lillian and Family, So very very sorry to learn of Bev's passing. A good friend for many years. May he rest in Peace.
The passing of Bev Harnden leaves a large hole for our extended family members. Our memories of Bev make us smile as we were the benefactors of his prescence. Our sincere condolences to all the Harnden family members . RIP Bev.
My condolences to Bev's family , may your memories bring you peace.
Dear Lillian and Family....I am so sorry to hearing about the passing of Bev. He was such a kind, sweet man. I have many great memories of us being neighbours for many years. Keep all those wonderful memories you have of Bev close to your heart. Tammy Elder
Sorry for your loss. Bought my 1st car off Bev in 71, when he worked at Hannah's. He was a good man. He will be missed
Dear Lillian. Elizabeth & families…I am so sorry to see Bev’s death notice today. I remember him as a very handsome, kind & caring man who was very humble & friendly. There was always a lovely warm smile whenever we met or chatted. I am sure his passing has left a huge void in your hearts. Hoping the many happy memories of times past will bring comfort to your hearts. Know I am thinking of you at this time. Sincerely Bernadette Lawless Gatien