Hendrikus “Harry” Cornelius Dusomos
1928 – 2022
Harry was born in Holland and had 10 siblings. He married his first wife Jane also from Holland. Together they came to Canada in 1953. They arrived by ship which was called the Great Bear. They first lived in Nova Scotia then moved to Ontario where they finally settled and bought a dairy farm in Finch. Together they had 6 children. Harry loved watching his wrestling every Saturday afternoon during the winter while eating his favourite lunch of pancakes. He also loved watching hockey and, when possible, watched his kids play sports at the Finch arena. Winter was always a time to spend with family. Many a Sunday evening was spent around the table playing Dutch euchre. He also enjoyed playing cards with their friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and when relatives came to visit from Holland in the summer they would go sight seeing and would sit together telling stories and have some great laughs. He and Jane also travelled back to Holland a few times. He enjoyed fishing with his sons and being with his family. He also enjoyed tinkering in his shop and building things with his welder. He was always busy coming up with some new kind of invention to help him get around on the farm as he was never one to let his loss of a leg slow him down from accomplishing his dreams. When his first wife died in 1976 it was a sad moment in time. Then he met Barbara his second wife. They married in July of 1977 and were together for the next 45 years of his life. They farmed for the first part of that time together and then in retirement travelled to different parts of the country and enjoyed holidays in the south. Most importantly they had the joy of sharing their story with 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Harry was an educated man who was also self-taught in many different areas of life. He spearheaded significant environmental changes with the Nation River project by learning engineering principles and their practical application. He increased awareness of the need to expand the legislation regarding those with disabilities and helped create better inclusion and benefits that exist today. He developed a strong community network by selling seed and crop insurance in the winter months. He modelled the truth that if there is a problem without a solution, it is probably only because you needed to put more thought into resolving it. He knew how to look at any issue by examining every angle. He was a great teacher whenever his grandkids would want to know how to do something. His legacy over 9 decades continues in the lives of those he met along the way.
Harry had a simple faith based on a true understanding of the Life and Love that Jesus offered him. He declared in the months before his passing that he knew life awaited him in Heaven. He stated clearly that “I am ready to meet my Lord and Saviour”.
He leaves behind three sisters and one brother in holland Annie, Sjaan, Thea and Antoon. Predeceased by his sisters Johanna, Riet, Rieka, Berta and his brothers Weit and Gerrit
His children Gerry (Cathy) MaryAnn, Morris (Donna) Janey, Angela, Paul (predeceased).
Step children Paul (Patty), Geof and Erika.
Grandchildren: Amber, Jen, Monica, Dawn (predeceased) , Kris (predeceased), Corey (predeceased), Samantha, Zachary and Tristyn. Jon, Dan, Dave, Stephanie, Chrissy, Kerrie, Heather, Chris (predeceased) and Shane
Great Grandchildren: Beth, Adeline, Anneka, Nathaniel, Timothy, Katrina, Benjamin, Conner, Jayden, Joshua, Abba and Hannah.
There will be a graveside ceremony in the Spring in Finch.
1928 – 2022
Harry was born in Holland and had 10 siblings. He married his first wife Jane also from Holland. Together they came to Canada in 1953. They arrived by ship which was called the Great Bear. They first lived in Nova Scotia then moved to Ontario where they finally settled and bought a dairy farm in Finch. Together they had 6 children. Harry loved watching his wrestling every Saturday afternoon during the winter while eating his favourite lunch of pancakes. He also loved watching hockey and, when possible, watched his kids play sports at the Finch arena. Winter was always a time to spend with family. Many a Sunday evening was spent around the table playing Dutch euchre. He also enjoyed playing cards with their friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family and when relatives came to visit from Holland in the summer they would go sight seeing and would sit together telling stories and have some great laughs. He and Jane also travelled back to Holland a few times. He enjoyed fishing with his sons and being with his family. He also enjoyed tinkering in his shop and building things with his welder. He was always busy coming up with some new kind of invention to help him get around on the farm as he was never one to let his loss of a leg slow him down from accomplishing his dreams. When his first wife died in 1976 it was a sad moment in time. Then he met Barbara his second wife. They married in July of 1977 and were together for the next 45 years of his life. They farmed for the first part of that time together and then in retirement travelled to different parts of the country and enjoyed holidays in the south. Most importantly they had the joy of sharing their story with 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Harry was an educated man who was also self-taught in many different areas of life. He spearheaded significant environmental changes with the Nation River project by learning engineering principles and their practical application. He increased awareness of the need to expand the legislation regarding those with disabilities and helped create better inclusion and benefits that exist today. He developed a strong community network by selling seed and crop insurance in the winter months. He modelled the truth that if there is a problem without a solution, it is probably only because you needed to put more thought into resolving it. He knew how to look at any issue by examining every angle. He was a great teacher whenever his grandkids would want to know how to do something. His legacy over 9 decades continues in the lives of those he met along the way.
Harry had a simple faith based on a true understanding of the Life and Love that Jesus offered him. He declared in the months before his passing that he knew life awaited him in Heaven. He stated clearly that “I am ready to meet my Lord and Saviour”.
He leaves behind three sisters and one brother in holland Annie, Sjaan, Thea and Antoon. Predeceased by his sisters Johanna, Riet, Rieka, Berta and his brothers Weit and Gerrit
His children Gerry (Cathy) MaryAnn, Morris (Donna) Janey, Angela, Paul (predeceased).
Step children Paul (Patty), Geof and Erika.
Grandchildren: Amber, Jen, Monica, Dawn (predeceased) , Kris (predeceased), Corey (predeceased), Samantha, Zachary and Tristyn. Jon, Dan, Dave, Stephanie, Chrissy, Kerrie, Heather, Chris (predeceased) and Shane
Great Grandchildren: Beth, Adeline, Anneka, Nathaniel, Timothy, Katrina, Benjamin, Conner, Jayden, Joshua, Abba and Hannah.
There will be a graveside ceremony in the Spring in Finch.