Obituary of Harry Alfonso Cornish

Harry went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Brampton surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with dementia.

Harry was born on April 6, 1945 to Mildred and Allan Cornish in Saint Ann, Jamaica where he later met his wife, Medlyn. They married in December 1973 and went on to have 4 children, David, Derrol, Stephanie and Sheryl.

In 1970, he moved to Toronto, Ontario and later pursued a career as a painter. Harry retired from HydroOne in 2011 after over 30 years as a professional painter. While retired, Harry had time to pursue his love of gardening and enjoy more time with his grandchildren.

Harry is survived by his wife, Medlyn Cornish, his four children David (Susan), Derrol, Stephanie (Seyyeed) and Sheryl (Neal), his three grandchildren, Seyyane, Sanae and Sakhai  and many siblings, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Peel.

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FUNERAL SERVICE:

The family appreciates the outpouring of love and support , however, due to the current pandemic restrictions, the service will be for immediate family only.  

PANDEMIC INSTRUCTIONS:

Please be advised there is a 10 ppl maximum capacity permitted in the church (includes children and babies) and a 10 person maximum at the cemetery.  Staff will be continuously monitoring capacity numbers. Once we have reached capacity, guests will be asked to remain outside as there is NO gathering in the funeral centre at any time.

MANDATORY:  Face masks must be worn inside of the funeral centre at all times.

For further information on directives from the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, click the link: https://thebao.ca/covid-19-update-links/