Obituary of MICKEY HARE

Michael “Mickey” Wayne HARE

1939-2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Mickey, surrounded by family, at Norfolk General Hospital on January 12, 2024 in his 85^th year.  Beloved husband of Virginia “Ginny” Hare.  Proud father of Shawn Hare (Carol). Loving grandfather of Nichole Davey, Casey Craddock, Larissa Hare and Lucas Hare.  Dearly loved brother of Annette Schira (late Pete), Barbara Thwaites (Pat), Colleen Goodwin (late Doug).  Cherished friend and in-law of Don Moon (Val), Larry Moon and Valerie Harrop (Glen). Mickey will be missed by several nieces, nephews and friends.  Mickey was an established ginseng farmer in Norfolk County since 1969, carrying on business as Hare Farms Inc. with his son, Shawn.  Mickey was an avid collector of vintage tractors, classic cars and die-cast tractors and cars.  A funeral mass will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Waterford on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.  A private interment will take place after mass at Greenwood Cemetery.  Directly following the mass and interment,  friends and family are invited to celebrate the life of Mickey at the Waterford Legion from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or charity of your choice, would be greatly appreciated.  The family would like to thank the fourth floor nurses at Norfolk General Hospital, as well as the staff members on the second floor at Cedarwood Villa for their kindness and exemplary care of Mickey.