SALMON, Henry George “Harry”
Born Friday November 21, 1924. Passed away Friday September 10, 2021.
Passed away peacefully at Anam Cara House.
Loved husband of Wilma (dec). Cherished father of Evelyn, Jeffery, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathan, Michael (dec) and their partners. Adored Grandy to 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Re-united with Mum and Michael.
Funeral notice
Thursday September 16, 2021
The Funeral of Mr. Henry George "Harry" Salmon will live-streamed on Thursday, September 16, 2021 commencing at 2pm
Click here to view the live stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDear Evelyn, Jeff, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathan and families,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad, Uncle Harry. My thoughts are with you all.
Val KentSeptember 22, 2021 8:48 am
We met only once Harry, but a person I will never forget. Trev has kept me up to speed on your movements since our meeting at Ev. And Trev's wedding without a doubt you go into the Local Legendary Character category. I will miss your stories passed on from Trev but I am sure there are many more to come which I look forward to hearing. Keep on peddling Harry , the good thing is it’s all down hill from up there, love Bags.
September 21, 2021 3:10 pm
Harry was that person who enriched my life beyond comprehension at first. I'm sure he effected others the same way. He went further in life than most, beyond family and making a living which he did without fuss. I knew him through his cycling connection where he stands proudly on centre stage for me. A fierce competitor, a skilful adept, a rock of cycling and sporting life in the Western District. His mind as well as his body ranged through decades of activity so that chats we had together were rich, much more enlightening than most. He stands on a pedestal for me. Speaking at the launch of A Whirr of Many Wheels several years ago we recognised we were in the presence of a very special person. His presence in the district and the cycling world was as a rock around which other attached. Harry was his own man, distinctively Harry Salmon. That man Harry Salmon will sing to me in my mind's eye until the day I die. He will rest in peace for he has given so much to me and to others I am sure.
September 20, 2021 10:19 am
Dear Evelyn and family,
Even though we only met Harry a few times, it seemed like he had been part of our lives forever. Such an engaging man with a magnetic personality, loved a chat and took a genuine interest in everybody around him. Harry was the immensely proud Patriarch of the Salmon family whose legacy will endure. It is easy to see why he will be so sadly missed. Thinking of you and will always enjoy hearing the never ending stories of the great man's life.
Love from Kristin, Paul, Georgia, Liam and Regan
September 18, 2021 11:21 am
Dear Evelyn, Jeffery, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathon and families; we were much saddened by the passing of your wonderful Dad and Grandy and our lovely Uncle, and are thinking of you at this time.
Your cousins, Paul Debra and Errol.September 17, 2021 8:53 pm
Dear evelyn and family deepest sympathy on the passing of Harry a real gentleman joan Lawrence and family
September 17, 2021 7:36 pm
Harry’s was certainly a life well lived. We have lots of memories from the cycling club days. With sincere condolences to his family at this sad time
Diana Forster and familySeptember 17, 2021 1:50 pm
Hey Harry I never meet you but your Son Jon (Samo) always talked about you and your many special talents in life. Jon and I enjoy a lawn bowl and I love the truths he tells me about your natural ability to take a liking to the Kitty. Love to all the Salmon family in these hard times. Love From McDonalds in Humble St.
September 16, 2021 9:31 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Salmon family on he passing of Harry.Have known Harry for 80 years as a friend & cycling mate and rival.He will be missed by us all.
Graham & Moira Gibson.September 16, 2021 4:27 pm
Our Grandy, a big kid at heart. A smile for everyone and a heart of gold. I am so grateful to have so many happy memories to treasure.
The world would be a better place if there were more people like you! Love you Grandy xoxoxSeptember 16, 2021 4:10 pm
To Ev, Jeff, Lorraine,Chris and Jon and their families..
We all loved your dear dad so much…
He was such a delightful person and always so interested in everyone and everything..
We are so blessed to have had him in our lives..
Love to you all..
Jenny and Ian (Benny)September 16, 2021 3:44 pm
A beautiful farewell to a much loved man. So many memories to be treasured forever. My heartfelt condolences to all of the family. RIP Harry.
September 16, 2021 3:34 pm
On behalf of another Bucks Road Salmon family our sympathy and warm wishes to Ev and family at Harry’s passing. I picture the broad grin on his face when swapping a tale or two with our Dad Lindsay.
Marilyn, Christine and Russell.September 16, 2021 2:01 pm
Deepest sympathy to Darren and Harry’s family. A true gentleman, so glad I got to meet you. RIP.
Sylvia Kelly, BendigoSeptember 16, 2021 9:45 am
To Evelyn and all the family deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Reading the tributes you gain an insight into a life well lived.
Treasure all those memories and talk his name often.
Love and Hugs xxMary McLeod(McKinnon)
September 16, 2021 9:41 am
To Evelyn, Jeff, Chris, Lorraine, Jon & families,
We are thinking of you all at this time, he was a wonderful, kind and caring man.With Love,
David & Wendy VickersSeptember 16, 2021 8:45 am
To all those touched by the passing of Harry, my deepest sympathies and condolences to all. RIP Harry, the wheels 🚴♀️ Of your legacy will continue to turn through the years ahead 🙏
September 15, 2021 8:28 pm
Loving thoughts of a true gentleman
Condolences to all his family as you hold precious memories close .September 15, 2021 5:52 pm
Harry, you are no longer with us, but geez you gave living a fair crack and whilst in the end it was your time it is hard to think that you will no longer be around to greet us with a smile and to show genuine interest in what we were doing when you asked
Such an inspirational role model on how to treat others with respect and a smile, and how to live life to the fullest
If there is one thing for sure is that the passing of such a great person should mean they are never forgotten and that certainly will not be the case with you Harry
Thanks for your time and inspiration, gone but will never be forgotten
Love Davo, Jules, Sarah and Oliver.September 15, 2021 5:31 pm
Sending love to you Chris, Pete, William, Kathryn, Emma, Mel & your families, as you farewell your darling dad & grandie, we all loved Harry, he was truely one of the dearest men I know, RIP dear Harry- much love Sherylyn, Ian & family.
September 15, 2021 4:33 pm
Sympathy to Harrys family and friends. Harry you taught me alot and have left me with fond memories. Phil & Liz
September 15, 2021 2:58 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Salmon families with the passing of of Harry.It was definitely our pleasure to of known you Harry as a friend and teammate with our bowls.Congratulations on a Life well lived Harry as you were such a Gentleman and all our Love to your Family.R.I.P
September 15, 2021 2:18 pm
Sending thoughts and love to the whole family on this difficult time.
Lots of Love,
Danae, Henry, Xavier and Flora.
September 15, 2021 2:04 pm
Chris, your Dad was very special man. Our sincere condolences for your loss. Gone but never forgotten.
Love Ross and KimSeptember 15, 2021 12:37 pm
What a special man. Grandy had a big influence on me. He had a genuine kindness and respect for everybody. Whenever life was getting difficult you knew he had your back. You would know this by the subtle efforts he would make to help. He was so gentle, patient and supportive. Truly admired by many. You'll always be with me Grandy. xox
September 15, 2021 9:30 am
To Christine & the rest of the Salmon family, thinking of you all in the sad loss of your beautiful dad, it was a pleasure to care for him & also your mum over the years. Always loved having a chat with him. Sending you big hugs 🤗 at this sad time
Barb Tucker
September 15, 2021 12:26 am
Our deepest sympathy to the Salmon family on the passing of Harry. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed. Doing up my road and track bikes after 50yrs it was a privilege to have Harry re- spoke the wheels for me. Will miss the chats we had at the bike shop and club race days.🚴♀️ Good bye Harry. 🚴♀️ George and Glenis Stevens and Family
September 14, 2021 9:20 pm
Gone but never forgotten. Uncle Harry was a much loved uncle for over 76 years and a wonderful great uncle to Trent and Jacinta. The times spent at Beeac, when I stayed with my Nana and Pa and caught up with Uncle Harry and Aunty Wilma and my cousins were very special. Our deepest sympathy to Evelyn, Jeff, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathon and families. Uncle Harry was so very proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren too. He will be missed so much by all.
Lots of love, Betty (and Ian)September 14, 2021 9:16 pm
What a privilege and honour to be part of uncle Harry’s life, growing up at .Beeac, all our family get-to-gethers,
A man always on a mission in life, enjoying whatever he did, lived his life to the fullest. Life was everything especially being with his amazing family.
All our love to the family
Gaylene, Judy , Graeme & Families xxSeptember 14, 2021 7:12 pm
The Colac Cycling Club extends it sympathy to all of Harry's extended family on the sad occasion of the passing of our esteemed life member.
He was of course a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather and he was also a great club member and a great contributor to cycling in the district over many years.
While it is a few years since he raced competitively his cycling record was also impressive.
There are few in Australia who could say they rode off the same mark and held their own against Russell Mockridge.
We all remember Harry as sometimes a spectator but more often a volunteer at many, many cycle races and in recent years as our lead car supremo with his sidekick Trevor. He was truly a person who never lost his love for the sport which he showed in many ways, including his support for the Salmon Family Shield in support of Junior cyclists.
He will be greatly missed but always fondly remembered whenever Colac Cycling Club members gather.
Tony Prytz, President
On behalf of the Colac Cycling Club Committee and membersSeptember 14, 2021 4:32 pm
Harry was a wonderful fellow. The world will be a different place without him, but he leaves behind a wealth of good memories.
With sympathy to Harry's family.
Robin & Pat. EvansSeptember 14, 2021 1:49 pm
Condolences to Chris and family on the sad loss of your beloved dad and grandie. Harry was a beautiful soul who will be missed by the community.
September 14, 2021 8:28 am
Oh Harry, what a competitor and wonderful sportsman you were. Both Winch Bowls Club and myself recognise your lovely nature and determination to do what you loved. Winch Thursday/Pennant players and just me, what a champ of a man, Julie Johnson
September 13, 2021 10:22 pm
Dear Christine, Pete, Kathryn, William, Emma, Melissa & the entire Salmon Family,
Losing a loved one is difficult but losing your father, grandfather is even harder.
Harry was such a family man & very proud of you all & we are so pleased to have had him as part of our extended family.
Family times together will not be the same without him, but he will be with us all in spirit.
Life is a journey & Harry certainly made the most of his right up to recent times.
May he now be at peace & reunited with Wilma & Michael waiting to welcome you all with his gorgeous smile when the time arrives.
Our sincere condolences.
Christopher, Sandi & FamilySeptember 13, 2021 5:50 pm
Uncle Harry,
You epitomised the ultimate family man who was loving, loyal and welcoming to all.
Love, SylvieSeptember 13, 2021 5:30 pm
Uncle Harry,
A very special friend.
Kev.September 13, 2021 3:28 pm
We never met but have heard so much of you, such a special man to all that knew him Espcially His ever loving Family. Ive seen your restored Cycle in your sons Shop "wonderful". RIP
Sincere Condolences to Harry's Family
Ken Chester & Yvonne of Sth Aust
September 13 2021 2:00 pmSeptember 13, 2021 2:38 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family. My thoughts are with you. So many memories of family times . Lots of love Colleen, Jeremy and James xxxooo
September 13, 2021 2:37 pm
The Colac Central Bowling Club Inc. Committee and members extends our condolences to his family on his passing 10 September 2021. Harry has been a great, respected stalwart for the club over many years, with competing in Pennant and Club events with being both multiple Men’s Champion and runners up. Harry was a much-loved treasured member of the club who conducted himself in an honorable, friendly and approachable manner. Harry will be sadly missed, especially his extra wide drawing bowls. RIP
September 13, 2021 11:00 am
Colac has lost an absolute sporting legend with the passing of Harry. For the past few years he was a very respected, liked and valued member of our club. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed
Sincere condolences to all his family.September 13, 2021 10:09 am
Deepest Sympathy to Evelyn and all the family on the sad passing of your beloved dad. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed.
Gail and Ed Riches.
September 13, 2021 10:05 am
Dear Harry,
I am so saddened to read of your passing. I have fond memories of playing bowls with and against you. You were such an inspiration to me and such a gentleman. My condolences to your family and friends.September 13, 2021 10:05 am
Only known Harry 9 years a true legend of the bowling green I loved playing with and against Harry with his huge Brown bowls condolences to Harry's family Bob Isaacs
September 13, 2021 9:57 am
Deepest sympathy to the Salmon family,lots of happy memories of a friend , neighbor ,and team mate at Beeac Footy club . gone but never forgotten , Russell Miller
September 13, 2021 9:42 am
Rest in Peace Harry ,we will all miss your support on the Bowling green and Happy face at Central .
Condolences to Harry's Family. Andy &Joan Walter.September 13, 2021 9:15 am
Deepest sympathy to all the family
From Gretchen Egan and familySeptember 12, 2021 10:29 pm
Loved and respected Uncle (big brother) of Don Robinson for almost 82 years.
He was a man with an outstanding memory of all aspects of his and his families life.
He was an inspiration to all his nieces and nephews, and I will treasure my memories of our times together.
Gone, but will never be forgotten
Love to all the family.
Don.September 12, 2021 6:35 pm
Our since sympathy to the salmon family
A true gentleSeptember 12, 2021 6:11 pm
To Evelyn, Jeff, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathan and families.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Special memories of a great Uncle who was always full of fun.
What a wonderful life he has enjoyed.
All our love
Gwen , Don, Nathan, Felicity and Tim Wilson xxxxSeptember 12, 2021 1:26 pm
Goodbye to a true gentleman and a great neighbour at Beeac, you will be sadly missed , always a smile on your face , to the Salmon family ,we send you our heart felt condolences, from Terry , Sue , Michael , Tracy , Still riding the bike you made for me Harry .Goodbye.
September 11, 2021 10:00 pm
So sorry to hear of Harry’s passing, deepest sympathy to Chris and all Harry’s family. RIP from Judy Jackson and Boylan family
September 11, 2021 9:50 pm
Our thoughts are with the families. Harry was a funloving gentleman to be around. He loved being part of the cycling events and was always willing to help. He will definitely be missed. Pam and Neville Williams
September 11, 2021 9:34 pm
Dear Evelyn and Trevor, Jeffery, Lorraine, Christine, Jonathon, Darren and extended family. Thinking of you all on the passing of your special father, father inlaw, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather Harry Salmon. Glad l got to make that last cup of tea recently. Farewell Harry the '' LEAD CAR" specialist of the Colac Cycling Club Inc of many years. Your last journey thru Beeac will hold a lot of fond memories for your family and of course many friends. Love from Jillian, Craig, Marcus, Ashley, Blake, Mia, Tyler and Rykah Warton.
September 11, 2021 8:56 pm
Good Bye to a good friend, team mate and a true gentleman. Memories are recalled of bike riding at Beeac oval and lawn bowling at Memorial square and Wilson St.. You will be sadly missed at Central. Alan & Nola Gray.
September 11, 2021 6:58 pm
Good Bye to a great friend, teammate ,and above all a true gentleman. Memories are recalled at this time of bike riding at the Beeac oval, lawn bowling at the Memorial Square and Wilson Street. You will be sadly missed at Central. Alan and Nola Gray.
September 11, 2021 5:34 pm
RIP in peace, Harry Salmon. Had utmost respect for you Riding your bike to IGA Many great conversations Condolences to Harrys family
John Reynolds & family & staff from IGA of years goneSeptember 11, 2021 4:17 pm
So sorry to hear this he was a beautiful man sending so much love . Xo shantel
September 11, 2021 3:52 pm
What a privilege and pleasure it was to have known Harry for many years and to have cared for him until the end. Such a gentleman. Rest peacefully Harry. Lesley O’Neill
September 11, 2021 3:13 pm
Rest In Peace Harry you were a great bloke going miss you comming down to bunnies to get a sausage off me but Rest In Peace Harry
September 11, 2021 2:17 pm
My condolences to his family. A gentleman, re-united with his wife.
September 11, 2021 1:43 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Salmon family. Harry was a true gentleman. I was honoured to have known him. All the best at this sad time. Regards Paul Millar and family
September 11, 2021 12:14 pm
The world has lost a true gentleman. Fond memories of our short chats and sharing of family histories. The cycling community will sadly miss him. Condolences to all family members
September 11, 2021 11:39 am
Rip to a true gentleman, may the wind blow behind your back in your new track in the sky 🚴🏽♂️
Our condolences to Harrys family he will be sadly missed by all
Bev & Keith McCarney 💐September 10, 2021 9:48 pm
My deepest sympathy to Eve and all the family at the sad loss of their beloved father Harry Julie Campbell
September 10, 2021 8:36 pm