Harry Searle and Mary Healey

"The death occurred of Mrs. Henry Searle, on March 12th, at the family residence, Guelph township, after a severe illness of two months, borne with Christian patience and fortitude. The deceased's maiden name was Margaret Cahill and was married fifty-two years ago. Hers was a kindly and loving nature, deeply devoted to her family. Besides the sorrowing husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, four sons and five daughters. Joseph at home, William of Guelph, Harry of Mortlach and Arthur of Moose Jaw, Sask; Elizabeth of Elora, Sr. M. Mildred, St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton, Cecilia of Detroit, Mrs. J. McCann, Eramosa, and Maud at home. One daughter, Mrs. Edward Moran, predeceased her seven years ago. One sister, Mrs. B. Gibson, of Guelph, also survives.

The funeral took place Tuesday morning to the Church of Our Lady, where requeim high mass was sung by Rev. Father Doyle, S. J. Then all that was mortal of the dear, departed soul was laid to rest in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, where the services were conducted by Rev. Father Quirk. The pallbearers were her three sons, Arthur, William, and Joseph; Edward and Carleton Moran, and James McCann. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement."

"Following an illness of two and one-half years, Miss Cecilia Marie Searle, Reg. N., died at her home, 130 Cambridge Street, on Saturday.

Miss Searle was born in Guelph, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. As a young woman she went to Detroit, where she trained as a nurse, graduating from St. Mary's Hospital in that city. During the first World War she served overseas as a member of the American Red Cross nursing staff. Miss Searle was also a past president of the St. Mary's Hospital Alumnae, Detroit.

A member of the congregation of the Church of Our Lady, the late Miss Searle was active in the affairs of the Confraternity of the Holy Family, and the League of the Sacred Heart.

Surviving are three sisters, Miss Elizabeth Searle, Guelph; Miss Margaret Searle (Maud), of Guelph Township; Mrs. James McCann, Hillsburg; and three brothers, Harry Searle, Mortlach, Saskatchewan; William Searle, Guelph, and Joseph Searle, Guelph Township.

The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the home, 130 Cambridge Street, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"Death came to Miss Elizabeth Searle, 130 Cambridge Street, Sunday evening at St. Joseph's hospital where she had been ill for a short time.

The daughter of the late Henry Searle and Margaret Cahill, she was born in Puslinch township. For ten years she lived in Elora where she operated a dressmaking shop. During the last twenty years Miss Searle had been a resident of this city.

She attended the Church of Our Lady and was a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Family. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph, Guelph Township; William of this city; and Harry, Mortlach, Sask.; and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph McCann, Hillsburg; and Miss Maude Searle, Guelph Township. Fourteen nieces and twelve nephews also survive.

Remains are resting at her late residence, 130 Cambridge Street. The funeral will be held tomorrow at the Church of Our Lady, when Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at ten o'clock. Interment will be made in St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"At St. Joseph's Hospital on Monday, November 11th, 1946, Margaret (Maude) Searle, beloved sister of Mrs James McCann, and William, Guelph; Joseph, Guelph township, and Harry, Mortlach, Saskatchewan.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street. Funeral on Wednesday, Nov. 13th, at Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"Miss Margaret Searle, R.R. 4, Guelph, died yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital after an illness of two years. Born in Pilkington township, Miss Searle had lived at R.R. 4, Guelph, for more than 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle.

SURVIVORS

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. James McCann, of Guelph, and three brothers, William, of Guelph, Joseph, of Guelph township, and Harry, of Mortlach, Saskatchewan.

Remains rest at the Gilbert MacIntyre funeral home until Wednesday when funeral will be held to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 o'clock.

Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"At St. Joseph's Hospital on Tuesday, July 19, 1955, Joseph Searle, beloved brother of Harry of Mortlach, Saskatchewan; Mrs. James McCann (Rose), and William of Guelph.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Street, after 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Funeral on Friday, July 22, to the Church of Our Lady for requiem high mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery."

"Suddenly at his residence, 74 Northumberland Strett, on Tuesday, October 16, 1956, William John Searle, husband of the late Edith Searle and dear father of Fred and Cecil, Guelph; Roy, Toronto; brother of Mrs. Rose McCann, [Unknown] and Harry, Mortelack, Saskatchewan.

Resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home, 252 Dublin Stree. Funeral on Friday, Octoboer 19 to Church of Our Lady for requiem High Mass at 10 o'clock. Interment Marymount Cemetery."

"A retired moulder, William John Searle died suddenly Tuesday at his residence 74 Northumberland street. He was in his 69th year.

A native of Guelph, he has resided here all his life and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Searle. He was alos married in Guelph more than 45 years ago to Edith Wilson of Goderich, who predeceased him by 19 years.

Mr. Searle was employed by Taylor Forbes as a moulder for 30 years. He also was employed by Armco Drainage. He was an active soccer player when he was young.

FUNERAL

He is survived by three sons, Fred and Cecil, of Guelph and Roy of Toronto. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Rose McCann, Guelph and a brother Harry, Mortelack, Sask. There are 14 grandchildren.

The body is resting at the Gilbert MacIntyre Funeral Home until Friday when it will be taken to the Church of Our Lady for a requiem high mass at 10 a.m.

Interment will be in Marymount Cemetery."

"At Mortlack, Sask., on Saturday, August 24, 1957, William Henry (Harry) Searle, in his 79th year, husband of the late Mae Healey, dear father of Marie (Mrs. William Campbell), Toronto; Harold, Antigonish, Nova Scotia; Allan, of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and dear brother of Mrs. James McCann, Guelph.

Interment will take place in Moose Jaw, Sask."

"Passed away Aug. 23, 1957, Henry George Searle of Mortlach, Sask., age 77 years. Survived by 2 sons, Allan, Moose Jaw; Harold, Antigonish, N.S.; 1 daughter, Mrs. W. Campbell, Toronto; 1 sister, Mrs. J. McCann, Guelph; 5 grandchildren. Remains were forwarded by Woodlawn Funeral Home to Moose Jaw for funeral services and interment."

"MOOSE JAW (Staff) - Harry Searle, long-time resident of Mortlach, died in New Westminster, B. C. Friday. He was 78, Broadfoots are in charge of funeral arrangements.

Mr. Searle was born in Ontario coming west in the early 1900's and settling at Glenavon. He later moved to Mortlach where he had since farmed.

Predeceased by his wife in 1956, he is survived by a duaghter, Mrs. W. Campbell, Toronto; two sons, Harold with the RCMP in Nova Scotia and Allan of Moose Jaw; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. R. McCann in Ontario."

"Allan Searle of Mortlach, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully at home, with his family around him, after a brave battle with cancer. He enjoyed farming from 1956 until his passing, and especially loved harvest time. Allan also worked as a Switchman for the C.P.Railway from 1953 - 1962. He will be remembered for his commitment and contribution to his community. Allan served on Village council for thirty years and was active with the Knights of Columbus. We will miss his quick wit, quiet wisdom and steady good nature. Allan was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Mae Searle, and his son Kevin. He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Joan; sons: Kim and Joe (Wendy) and their children: Jamie, Myles and Whitney Searle; daughter, Michelle (Bob) Sims and their children: Nicole (Bill Forsyth), Jesse and Jillian. Allan is survived by his brother, Harold (Dean) Searle and his sister, Marie Campbell. Prayer Service will be held on Friday, October 22nd, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home, Moose Jaw. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Saturday, October 23rd, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 1064-3rd Ave. N.W., Moose Jaw. Father Keith Goldrup will be the Mass Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Moose Jaw Thunder Creek Palliative Care Program, (Home Care), 455 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 1H3 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 223 Fairford St. E., Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 0E1 would be appreciated. The Searle family appreciates all the love and support, and gives special thanks to Palliative Home Care, especially Joyce Ellingson, Lisa Chow, and Dorothy Quirk.

W.J.Jones & Son Funeral Home

in care of arrangements.

Donald Jones Funeral Director.

(306) 693-4644"

"On Friday, October 19, 2018, Marie passed away at the home in which she lived for sixty-four years, as she wished. She was predeceased by her much loved husband, William, always known as Bill, in 1994.

She is survived by four generations of her family: her children, Donna Campbell and her spouse, Stephen Waisberg, and Joan Hodgson; her grandchildren, Joseph Waisberg and Leah Waisberg, and Brent Hodgson and Christopher Hodgson and his spouse, Ingrid Hodgson; her great-grandchildren, Emma and Owen Zaffino, Adrien and Lucas Hodgson, and Alyssa, Angelia and Nicholas Hodgson; and her great-great-grandchildren, Karmina and Kaliyana Hodgson.

She is also survived by her older brother, Harold Searle (spouse of Dean, deceased), her sister-in-law, Joan Searle (spouse of younger brother Allen, deceased) and their extended families.

Marie had a wide circle of friends, including co-workers at WHSmith Booksellers, her rug hooking colleagues, neighbours and acquaintances from her beloved birthplace of Mortlach, Saskatchewan and from her life with Bill as they started their family life in Etobicoke in the 1950s.

Her family and friends will miss her dearly.

Visitation will take place at Turner & Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W, Etobicoke (between Kipling and Islington Aves.) on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Marie often said she was not particularly fond of flowers, so please consider a donation in her memory to Operation Smile Canada, War Amps CHAMPS Program or Voice for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children."

"July 10, 1918 to May 16,2021 (102 yrs. & 10 months)

Regimental # 14011, Oldest RCMP member in Atlantic Canada and believed second oldest in Canada

Born in a farmhouse on the outskirts of the Town of Mortlack, Saskatchewan (35 miles west of Moose Jaw) a few months before the end of World War I.

Harold spent his childhood and young adult life on a working farm attending to horses, playing hockey on the ponds, hunting ducks, searching for native artifacts exposed by the 1930’s dust bowl winds, and generating electricity from his hand carved propeller and a car generator attached to the house roof.

He attended school riding his pony Mark at a young age. Mark would wait patiently hitched to a rail for Harold to get out of School.

In later years during harvest season Harold drove grain wagons with teams of up to six horses, but usually four to the Mortlack Grain elevators. Once a car honked just as he was entering the team into the elevator and a horse jumped harness part way in. This left him a memory of why would anyone do that, and a terrible tangle of harnessed horses to sort out. Luckily, he was able to back them out to un-tangle them.

Harold was driving the family Model A at the age of 11 or 12.

Careers:

RCMP

Harold thought his father should have progressed faster in the transition from horses to tractors. Losing patience and at the urging of Uncle Joseph Healy, a Mountie in Moose Jaw, he joined the RCMP in Regina in on Feb 2nd, 1941 at the age of 22.

He graduated from Depot October 1941. He started just after the RCMP fully transitioned from horses to automobiles and for several years prior to the musical ride start-up, he and other recruits avoided mucking out the stables, a chore of which he already had his fill.

Harold was posted to Halifax, NS upon graduation and arrived in Dec 1941. His memory of the single male accommodation haunted him every time he travelled to Halifax. Apparently drafty old decrepit buildings were all the senior management was willing to provide. He was highly suspicious the commander was constructing a home beyond his means and perhaps the accommodation money was being redirected.

Harold was transferred to Windsor as a Constable Jan 3, 1942. He was put in charge Oct 1, 1947 due to the passing of Corporal McIsaac Oct 1, 1947. It was supposed to be temporary but lasted to 1948 with no change in rank or promotion.

On April 1st, 1948, the policing of the Town of Windsor was turned over to the RCMP.

In 1949 he was transferred to Chester and promoted to the rank of Corporal. It was later learned the transfer was a result of a death threat by the wife of a spouse in a domestic dispute he had quelled.

In 1951 he was transferred to Antigonish. He has great memories of this town and the people, as he does of the Windsor folk.

He was transferred to H Division Headquarters, Halifax in September in 1959. He was promoted to Sargent May 1, 1960.

In 1962 he transferred back to Windsor, NS. Here he contracted the building of a home where his family was raised, a home he dearly loved and stayed in until age 97.

In 1966 after 25 years of RCMP service he took retirement and received discharge in Dec 1966. With a young family and a wife caring for an elderly mother and a looming transfer out of province it seemed the wise thing to do, besides, he had another job lined up the Monday following his discharge on the previous Friday.

PROBATION

Harold joined N. S. Senior Probation Service in January 1967 and was in charge of Kentville Office Supervising Hants and Kings Counties and on occasion Yarmouth County, pretty much the same RCMP area, except for Yarmouth. Harold said, “The clientele was familiar”.

Retired 1973 at the then mandatory retirement age of 65.

RESERVE OFFICER RCAF SERVICE

Joined August 1966 with rank of Pilot Officer later changed to Lieutenant.

Entered 106 Windsor Air Cadet Squadron as Adjutant.

Promoted to Captain in 1972 upon taking the commanding Officer of Squadron.

Discharged 1983 at age 66 after 18 yrs.

Established liaison wit the 106 Air cadets in Gray’s England (Near London)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (Historical Events)

Aug 9, 1943 – Guarded Winston Churchill who was in route to Quebec Conference. He arrived at Pier 21 and RCMP and Air Force formed two lines and he walked from pier to a special train. Harold said the whole thing was supposed to be top secret, but even the town of Windsor knew, and the stevedores knew who would be get off at pier 21. Churchill gave the stevedores the V sign. Churchill attended Citadel Quebec City Conference Aug 11,1943 but Harold could not go on the train as he was needed in Windsor. He would have loved to have had the opportunity to speak with him, which could only happen if Churchill first spoke to him.

April 1, 1948 The RCMP took over the policing of the Town of Windsor, NS.

Aug 13, 1955 – At official opening of Canso Causeway. “Damn hot day!”

1958 - Guarded President Eisenhower in plain clothes in Ottawa Train Station. He flashed his famous smile.

1959 - Guarded Queen Elisabeth and Prince Phillip in New Glasgow on a Canada visit.

Sept 10, 1960 - Official Opening of Halifax International Airport (now Stanfield) “Rained damn cold!”

2007- Shook hands with Prince Phillip at Vimy, 90th Anniversary and celebration of the memorial re-build in France.

MEDALS and DECORATIONS (and other asunder)

C. D Volunteer Service Medal (Volunteered to serve in police work in Europe after World War II. However, Canada did not follow through with this planned mission.)

Long Service and Star RCMP

RCMP Veterans Association 50-Year Service Award

Many, many congratulations from friends, acquaintances, organizations, dignitaries, up to and including the Prime Minister and Queen on attaining his 100th birthday.

He was known and addressed as Sargent Searle in the Town of Windsor until he left for Parkland independent living in 2016. He stopped driving after he turned 100 in Sept 2018.

Stories of his policing experiences are many, having delt with all manner of human nature. Suffice to say he could have written a book, everything from solving milk bottle money theft with dye to murder investigations.

Harold was proud to have never had to draw his pistol. Harold had the negotiation skills to talk any situation down, even when one fellow was trying to take his head off with a shovel. However, a complaint was laid, and Harold was told he may have used to much force! Apparently, the commanding officer was unaware that many a soldier in the trenches would rather use a shovel than a bayonet for defense.

Over the years his former staff commented on how much they learned from him and his administrative/ human resource skill. In fact, many of his former staff have repeatedly told us he was the best commander they ever had.

Former probation clients were often amazed to see him still about the valley area and would thank him for having changed their lives. Some proudly introducing him to their families or searching their pockets to give him a pocket knife or something as an appreciation gift. He obviously made an impact on helping make the Valley communities a safe respectful area to live, work and play.

FAMILY

During his first time stationed in Windsor, he met a lovely young lady by the name of Edna (Deanie) Flemming in Reid Sweets Photography shop. Edna was puzzled as to why he was coming in so often. Mr. Sweet informed her photography was not the only thing he was interested in. They were married July 19th, 1947.

They raised their family between Windsor and Antigonish.

Dad retired from the RCMP December 31st, 1966 and on the following Monday, started a career as a Probation Officer with the Provincial Government.

He held that position for seventeen years.

Dad was also a civilian member of the RCAF, and was very involved with Air Cadets, 106 Squadron for many years. Dad really enjoyed working with the Air Cadets, in which his sons were members.

During Dad’s working years he enjoyed spending time with his family, he took us camping, first it was a tent, then moved to a small trailer, then a larger trailer. Dad loved to go fishing with his kids, for trout, and smelts. Up early to get out and give the blackflies a good feed.

In the late 70’s Mom and Dad bought a piece of land in Martin’s River on an ocean inlet and built a lovely cottage that was the centre of many family and friends’ gatherings. His two older grandchildren Shawn and Erin have fond memories of the four-seater swing set that Grandpa built, complete with a foot floor. Also, of fishing for flounder and mackerel in the cove.

After his full retirement Dad and Mom enjoyed many winters as "snowbirds" in Florida. They made many treasured friends.

Our Mom passed away in Nov. 2003. Dad made the decision that he needed to be more involved with the community of Windsor. He delivered Meals on Wheels until he was 95, noting that most of his clients were younger. He belonged to three bowling leagues also until he was 95.

Dad loved taking pictures and made sure that all his children got copies. There are now thousands of pictures to go through, literally.

Dad loved wood working, and spent many hours carving out propellers, building end tables and clocks. He was fascinated with the working of clocks. Dad will be fondly remembered by many friends and members of the RCMP through the province of Nova Scotia for his clock gifts and donations.

He reluctantly made the move in 1997 from his home in Windsor to Parkland in Clayton Park, to be closer to Helen and Dan, necessarily, for his safety and Helen’s peace of mind.

Dad and Mom travelled a lot in retirement and enjoyed their travels.

After Mom passed, Dad continued to travel and met some great people. Several have been his pen pals till present.

He is survived by his Dear Companion Dorothy Honsberger who made him smile everyday for the last five years. They both immensely enjoyed loudly routing for their favourite sport teams, often late into the evenings at Parkland.

Dad recently remarked that "I have had a long full life".

Dad was predeceased by his wife Deanie and two daughters in infancy, Linda Jean (1950) and Naomi Ruth, (1965), and Grandson Gabrielle, (1999). His brother Allan, 1999 (Joan), Mortlack, Sask. his sister Marie, 2018, Toronto Ont.

Dad is survived by sons John (Kathy), of Edmonton Alberta, Greg (Betsy) of Victoria BC, and daughter Helen (Dan Eidt) of Halifax NS.

He is survived by six Grandchildren, Shawn (Kim), Edmonton, Erin (Jode), Vancouver Julia, Kevin, Victoria Anna (Ben), Peterborough Ont, Tom (Dijana), Blockhouse NS and three Great Grandchildren. Maeve, Edmonton, Max, Vancouver and Lou, Peterborough, Ont. He is also survived by nieces Donna, Joan and Susan in Ontario and nephews Kim and Joe, on the farms in Mortlack.

A Huge Thank You to Palliative Care Nurse Megan, and to Hospice Halifax for the outstanding care he received in his final days.

Once we can gather post Covid 19 a celebration of life will be held.

There are so many people to Thank for the kindness shown to Dad over this past year and in his support over the years.

Ever faithful friend Tommy Lowe who took Dad on countless outings and got him to Helen’s for many Sunday Suppers which were the highlight of Dad’s week.

Danny Mallett and Jack Maclean were faithful visitors when allowed to visit.

They and others visited as their time permitted and transported him to Veterans Association meetings and other events up until covid 19.

Harold attended most all AGM Veteran Association Meetings across Canada for many years.

To Dr. Carman Giacomantonio, Margo and Marsha, Thank You for taking such good care of Dad.

To Megan Summerfield, The Palliative Care RN, who took wonderful care and got Dad in to spend his final days at Hospice Halifax. The Palliative Care Team were amazing to our Dad.

To the team at Hospice Halifax, A Huge Thank You. You made Dad’s final days so comfortable and made it so I could just sit and be with Dad.

To Dad’s RCMP VETS Family Thank You for the love and support shown to dad over the years. He loved this family.

Memorial donations in memory of Dad can be made to:

RCMP VETs Association, NS Division, Mailstop H-025, 80 Garland Ave, Dartmouth , NS. B3B 0J8.

Hospice Halifax.

The Windsor Senior Citizen’s Bus Society Box 425, Windsor NS, B0N 2T0.

Soul’s Harbour"

"We are sad to announce that on December 23, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Joan Searle (Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Searle to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Joseph Tholl and Marguerite Tholl; her son Kevin (Allan); her son-in-law Bob Sims; her brothers, Peter, Harry and Joseph Tholl; and her siblings-in-law, Betty Jean Tholl, Harold Searle, Dean Searle and Marie Campbell (Bill).

She is survived by : her children, Kim Searle (Cheryl), Michelle Sims (David Turner) and Joe Searle (Wendy); her grandchildren, Jillian Sims (Nicholas Graham), Jamie Loiselle (Mathieu), Myles Searle, Whitney Searle (Jeff Harris), Brendan Searle (Berkley Proust) and Leslie Searle; her great grandchildren, Aubrey Jukes, Elise Harris, Luc, Evelyn Loiselle and Tucker Searle; her siblings, Allan Tholl (Dot), Elaine Willox (Bill), Patricia Sterzuk and Noreen McGratten (Allen); and her husband Allan Searle. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.

Memorial donations can be made to Mortlach Museum, the Canadian Lung Association at lung.ca or to the charity of your choice."