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HAROLD STEVENSON MAWHINNEY
Born: May 11, 1938
Date of Passing: Apr 04, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHAROLD STEVENSON MAWHINNEY
On April 4, 2023, Harold Stevenson Mawhinney passed away at the age of 84. His passing was too soon for all who loved him, but an “Irish Exit” that was peaceful, and the right time for him.
Harold was born the youngest of six children to Andrew Thomas Mawhinney and Caroline Maude Allison on May 11, 1938. He was proud of his Irish heritage. Harold loved every minute of life growing up in Winnipeg, despite growing up in a time when you had to work for everything you needed and received. He also enjoyed and never stopped having fun as an adult. He often said he would “do it all over again”.
When it was time for a career, he started in data processing early on and never looked back. With hard work, competitiveness, and an ability to get the job done and lead people, he reached the level of Senior Vice-President of Information Technology at Investors Group. After stints with the University of Manitoba, and UGG, Harold also spent nine years in Calgary with the Alberta Wheat Pool. While he was there, he accepted an invitation by IBM to speak in Strasberg, France about his experience introducing computers to grain elevators for the first time.
When Investors Group offered him a position, he jumped at the chance to return home to Winnipeg. He was a big proponent of Winnipeg and all it has to offer and was happy being where his family was. After 15 years with Investors, Harold retired to improve his golf handicap as a long-time member of Elmhurst Golf and Country Club. In retirement he stayed active in the community, serving as President of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, as Director of Technology for the 1999 Pan-Am games in Winnipeg, and President of the Elmhurst Golf course where he loved to play. Judy and Harold purchased a cottage at Sandy Bay so their kids and grandkids would come visit and spent 17 years as snowbirds in Sarasota, Florida at the Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club.
He leaves to mourn his wife Judy, children, Colleen (Mark), Gordon (Sharla), Tom (Brenda) and awesome grandchildren he was Grampy to, Kyle (Heather), Taylor (Megan), Shannon (Josh), Connor (Pola), Erin, Sean, Kealan, Addison and Capri, his sister Marilyn and brothers, Gerry and Jack (Marge). He was predeceased by his brother Neil and brother Bruce. He was a “favourite” uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the United Way of Winnipeg or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 15, 2023
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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With much gratitude, Harold took a chance and gave me my very first job at the UofM … a century ago it seems. He was always fair, respectful, and did his best for his employees during turbulent times, transitioning from an old IBM1401 computer, keypunch card driven, to a slick IBM360 .. with disk drives even !! I’m still considering that swap of your old red Plymouth Fury for my Olds 98 Harold !! 😂 Sorry to lose you so soon, condolences to all. 😢 - Posted by: Ian Brown (Work colleague ) on: May 25, 2023
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I reported to Harold at Investors Group for most of the 1990s. He was a boss and friend who treated everyone fairly and with respect. I owe him so much as a supporter and mentor. I will always remember the backyard Christmas Light contests. - Posted by: Doug Rive (employee and friend) on: Apr 18, 2023
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Dear Judy Mawhinney and family extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Harold Mawhinney. Deeply saddened to learn that Harold passed away. A dear soul, please know that our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time! Lynda Ruban, staff and friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at Health Sciences Centre Foundation) on: Apr 17, 2023
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Harold always had a twinkle in his eye and a great laugh. My deepest condolences to the family… - Posted by: Lydia Surasky-Matte (Business colleague ) on: Apr 15, 2023
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I considered Harold a friend from Elmhurst and served on the Board with him. I also played many rounds of golf with Harold, which I always enjoyed. Rest in peace old friend. - Posted by: Ray Lussier (Friend ) on: Apr 15, 2023
