Della Marion Harman passed away October 10th, 2023, at the North Bay Regional Health after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Chamberlain Township to parents Late Silas and Late Estelle Grant (nee Watchorn). Della was the wife of Late William (Bill) Harman and proud mother of twins Wayne and Will (Linda), and daughter Marilyn (Late Jack). Loving grandmother of Ryan (Mandy), Derick (Tanya), James, Michael, Melanie (Tim) and Logan. Great grandmother of Hailey Harman as well as Maverick Janveau. Her kind spirit will be missed by her brothers Murray and Edward and her sister Shirley as well as anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband Bill in 2012, granddaughter Krista 1980 and her sister Isabel in 2022.
Della and Bill raised their children on the family homestead, followed by moves to Timmins and North Bay. After being educated locally, Della worked as a telephone operator with the Northern Telephone Office, she also spent many years working as a dietician at the Porcupine Resource Center. However, Della’s true passion was homemaking, spending countless hours making amazing meals for her family and friends. She was famous for her delicious pies and pickles. Della enjoyed knitting and jigsaw puzzles up until shortly before her passing.
Family will be receiving friends and family for a visitation at Hillside Funeral Service, 362 Airport Rd, on Tuesday October 17, 2023 from 9 until 11 am. A celebration of her life will follow. Interment to be held at the Englehart Cemetery on Wednesday October 18. In lieu of flowers donations to the North Bay Humane Society would be appreciated by her family.