In Celebration of

Hartmut Schwerdt

November 24, 1940 - June 22, 2017

Hartmut Schwerdt, born November 24, 1940 in Berlin Germany has passed away the morning of June 22, 2017 after a courageous battle with leukemia.

After graduating in Berlin as the youngest cartographer ever in his school, he emigrated to Canada in 1961.

In 1977 Hartmut, along with his first wife Rita founded MapArt in their basement to offer Canadians high quality maps. The company was known for designing attractive and user-friendly maps and went on to be the largest map company in Canada.

Hartmut will be remembered as a loving and caring family man with a wonderful sense of humour, a passion for soccer and life adventures. He leaves behind his wife Gina, children (Gordon, Sabine and Sue), and grandchildren (Natasha, Tanya, Lukas, Kian and Grant).

He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be held at the Turner & Porter 'Butler' Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West (between Kipling & Islington Aves.), on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. For those who wish donations may be made to West Park Rehabilitation.

Guestbook

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Antje Tyedmers (Friend)

Entered June 22, 2017 from Toronto

I am so sad and can only guess how his family must feel. I send you all my deepest sympathy. I mourn with you.
I always enjoyed his (often sarcastic) humor and the occasional glass of red wine with him. Not to forget his legendary New Year Eve's Parties. Hartmut, you will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Antje

Tina Zou (Gina's sister)

Entered June 22, 2017 from Toronto

" so come, my friends,
be not afraid.
We are so lightly here.
It is in love that we are made,
in love we disappear."

Leonard Cohen

Margaret and Karen Yates (Friends)

Entered June 23, 2017 from Brampzon

We will miss and love you forever.
Thank you for sharing the many New Years Eve celebration throughout the decades.
Love and peace always.

Senad Kamaric (Nachbar)

Entered June 23, 2017 from Berlin/ Alt-Heiligensee

Liebe Familie von Hartmut,

ein herzliches Beileid von Familie Kamaric Diana , Sophie, Danes und Senad . Leider war es Hartmut nicht mehr möglich sein Haus ,Heimat und uns nochmal zu besuchen.
Wir wünschen euch viel Kraft in eurer Trauer.

Herzliche Grüße
Familie Kamaric

Klaus & Trixie Baumfeld (Friends)

Entered June 23, 2017 from 504-4 Briar Hill Hts. Alliston. ON L9R1Z7

To all the Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hartmut fought a long and painful battle, may he now rest in peace. All the nice memories will live in everyone's heart!
Sabine you have been an example of a wonderful, caring and loving daughter, may it comfort you to know that your Dad always knew and felt all your love!
Blessings to all! In loving friendship
Klaus & Trixie