Harry Leonard DOWSETT

DOWSETT, Harry Leonard - Passed away at the Maple Park Lodge Home for the Aged on Wednesday November 28th, 2007 in his 87th year. Loving husband of Margaret. Proud father of Len (Linda) Dowsett, Peggy (Dale) Hirons, Kim Dowsett and Michael (Kim) Dowsett. Cherished grandfather to Becky, Brenda, John, Laura, Jesse, Katelynn and Carlee and Great Grand father of Michael, Andrew, Madison, Vedder and Thomas. Also survived by his sister Norma (Les) Bodis. Predeceased by his brother Arthur, and sisters Daisy and Florence. Harry was an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police force for nearly 20 years and retired from Metropolitan Life in 1981. A member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. #71, Harry was a veteran of WWII and was captured during the Dieppe Raid. He was a prisoner of war for 2 years and 8 months and was recently one of 55 Canadians awarded the title of “Sir” by the French Government when he received the Legion Medal of Honour. BENNER FUNERAL SERVICES 1105 Benner Ave., entrusted with arrangements. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. & from 12:00 until time of Funeral Services which will be held in the Benner Funeral Chapel on Friday 2 o'clock. Interment to follow in St. Paul's Anglican Churchyard. If so desired, donations to the Maple Park Lodge Resident's Council would be appreciated by the family. 10918563