Harold was chief pilot and one of my instructors at Niagara Helicopters in 1977 and he helped make me comfortable at the controls.

I will always remember him telling me with a grin "You fly no hydraulics really well, but then you always fly like you have no hydraulics!"

Since I was a bit ham handed to start it was nice to have a laugh about it and loosen up. Regards to Doug, Greg and others who were there.

Harold came to mind this morning for reasons unknown and I found him here.

Best wishes and condolences to his family.

Very sorry to hear about the loss of Harold. My sincere condolences go to the family.

I worked as an Engineer for Harold in 1980 at Niagara Helicopters. We went on a 3-4 month helicopter contract all the way to Frobisher Bay (now Iqualit). Harold picked me up at a small airport in Oakville (3rd line and N Service Rd?). He flew over my house nearby and my Dad dropped me over at the airstrip. We flew all the way to Igloolik over 3-4 days stopping along Hudson Bay looking for promised fuel caches. Another Pilot (Doug Lowe) spelled off Harold for half of the trip (if anyone knows where he is, I wanted to get some photos from him!).

Harold was a very knowledgeable and dedicated man and will be missed.

Richard Armstrong

Rm.Armstrong@outlook.com

Hi sorry to learn of Harold's passing belatedly. First met him in 1975 as a student at Niagara Helicopters where he was one of my instructors and then there was the time at Standard Ag Helicopter. Great honest guy. Condolences to the family.

Ted

We were saddened to hear about Harold's passing. Our deepest sympathy to Cheryl, to Brian and Brad and their families. I enjoyed working with Harold at Niagara Helicopters. We remember Harold as a good friend; always kind and welcoming. Greg and Babette Bailey

Very sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. Karen and I were just telling some friends about the time Harold took us up for a ride in his chopper!!! It was great fun. He was always very friendly whenever I was out to his shop to repair Brian’s Rototilt. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences. Doug and Karen Byron

so sorry to hear of Harolds passing so many memories I have from our time in troy together and never forget my first helicopter ride where he scared me so much going sideways and thinking we were going to crash--our condolences to Cheryl Brian and Brad and all their families and friends-- he will be so missed-- linda cornell

So sorry for the passing of a great person . he was a wonderful friend and a great father in law to our daughter. He will be greatly missed.

I worked with Harold at Niagara Helicopters in the early 70’s. He came to my retirement party in Bracebridge 20 years ago.

A well respected pilot in the Helicopter industry,

JohnCarnie

Very sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. My memories of him and the entire family extend back many years ago to my younger years in Troy. We shared an interest in aviation and he was always willing to share his expertise. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and we know that in time your sadness will be replaced with loving memories or a great person.

Please stay well, sending our love

Adam and Susan Hunter

A lifetime of friendship and memories. Harold will live on in the hearts he leaves behind. I hope he has found his old friend Dwean and I will see you on the other side of the stars my friend. Warm hugs to Cheryl, Brian, Brad and family.

Dear Cheryl and family,

How saddened to hear of Harold’s passing. So many fond memories of our friendship, all the good times we’ve had since our teens, almost like family! He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. .. Liz Bender