In Celebration of

Harold Dorcas

April 7, 1918 - June 30, 2019

Peacefully passed away on June 30, 2019 at Kipling Acres, Toronto. Beloved husband of Cecilia for 69 years. Loving father of David (Lynne McAlpine), Robert and Glenn. 1 grandson Conan Lefevre (Kandy) and 3 great grandchildren. Harold was born in Williamsburg, NB and comes from a family of 15 children with 4 surviving siblings, Wilfred, Joyce, Vernon, Robert. He was a member of the RCAF from 1941-1945. He was an avid golfer and a master bridge player. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere near the Jane subway on Thursday, July 4th from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Virginia Melnyk (nee Dorcas) (cousin)

Entered July 7, 2019 from Oakville, ON

Our condolences to you all on the passing of Harold. Cecile and Harold were frequent visitors to my mum and dad’s, Norah and Arthur Dorcas, in Long Branch. They were included in frequent social gatherings with about 5 other couples and loved to square dance. I remember Harold as a true gentleman with a quiet demeanour. Cecile’s giggle was so infectious.
My brother Ron and I often spent summers in the Williamsburg area as kids.
In later years I visited Eva Dorcas and other sisters who lived close to mum & dad in Fredericton.
Sincerely, Virginia

Life Stories

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Glenn Dorcas (son)

Entered July 13, 2019 from Etobicoke

Depression years as woodsman and farm hand for fathers farm. RCAF scored high in mechanics; earned pilot wings 1945. Tool & die worker 1950s then superintendent and trainer until retirement. Home owner since 1957. Lived at home until May 2019. Wife lived at home until February 2019. Always bettered himself. Was voice of experience, reason, knowledge for family.

Glenn Dorcas (son)

Entered July 17, 2019 from Etobicoke

Worked as a woodsman and farm hand on his fathers farm during the Great Depression. RCAF 1941-5 following an illness. Scored high in mechanics and serviced mostly B-24's
bound for UK from Newfoundland then earned his fighter pilot wings in 1945. Became a tool & die worker then superintendent and trainer until retirement. Home from 1957 onwards. Lived at home until May 2019. Wife lived at home until February 2019. 70th anniversary would have have been Sept.3 this year.