Harold D. LATHAM

I am now with those I loved Awaiting those I love. LATHAM, Dr. Harold D., M.D. - Passed away peacefully at the United Mennonite Home, Vineland, Ontario on July 18, 2008, just a month short of his 95th birthday. He is survived by sons, Robert and John; five grandchildren, Todd, Kris, Christopher, Kerri and Brett; and eight great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Elva; sister Keitha May and brother Gerald. Harold graduated from Queen's University in 1938. After interning in Hamilton, he started practice in Grimsby and in 1940 commenced his own practice in Beamsville, Ontario where he was a family physician for some 45 plus years. In the period 1942-45, he served as medical officer in the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. From 1946- 83 Dr. Latham was the founding Medical Director of Bethesda Home in Campden, Ontario, one part of his lifetime commitment to the mentally challenged. He received the Ontario Bicentennial Award for Community Service and the Canada Volunteer Service Award for his founding role and continuing service on various Boards of Education, Hospital Boards, Community Health Centers and District Health Councils. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service, with reception following, will be held at Trinity United Church in Beamsville, Ontario on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations made to The Dr. Harold Latham Award in Family Medicine, c/o Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES - Vineland Chapel. (To express condolences - tallman@bellnet.ca). 11171955