Norman Edwin Hardy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at Walker House Hospice in Welland, surrounded by his family, at the age of 86.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Lyla (Warner) of 61 years; daughter, Colleen (Kevin); granddaughter, Mikayla (Bryan); and great-granddaughter, Jaycee. Norman is remembered by his siblings: Joyce (Bill, deceased), Bill (Dorothy), Vera (Vince, deceased), Gord (Helen), and Barry(Karen). His in-laws include Eric (Jessie, both deceased), Elsie (Clarence, both deceased), Harold (Mary, deceased), Myrtle (deceased), Charles (deceased) (Jean) and Margaret (Ken, both deceased), Bruce (deceased), Helen, Marion (Tom, both deceased), Janet (Doug), and Archie (Bonnie). He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Christian Rabbat of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton nephrology department for many years of care before transferring his care closer to home. Thank you to Dr. Kathleen Quinn of Niagara Health – Welland Site, for the last six years of support, the Welland dialysis unit, and the dedicated staff and nurses there. Special thanks to Krista Torraville, for her guidance over the years in the dialysis unit, and to the PSWs from Paramed for their care and assistance at home. Thanks to the wonderful staff at Walker House for their love and support for Norm and his family. Finally, thanks to Pastor Stephen Hare for his spiritual care over the past several years.
Norman was a lifelong dairy farmer residing in Wellandport. In his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and cherished camping trips with Lyla, traveling to both the West Coast and East Coast of Canada. Their favorite camping destination was Algonquin Park, where they enjoyed canoeing, biking, hiking and fishing.
Coffee time for family and friends will be held at Winger Church Hall on June 20, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at 43238 Hwy. #3, Wainfleet. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Winger Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Lampman Funeral Home, located at 724 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON (905-892-4701).
“Uncle” Norm was a mentor and example to all the males in the Warner and extended clans. He perfected the role of hard working, decent, caring, non-judgemental, loving, loyal and humble partner and human. We would do well to emulate his example. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us. Love to all. May his memory be a blessing.
Lyla and Colleen
Our sincere condolences on Norm’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of him being at your house as a teenager with Colleen, overnight stays and many Friday night trips to the mall and Tim Hortons. May he rest now pain free. Sending our love.
Uncle Norman hard believe your gone you always been there . I have nothing but good memories we were always there living close lots of good memories swimming in the pool I remember one time I got hurt on bus you were there within mins. You were always there for dad you guys were blessed to be brothers but best friend. A lot of good memories .he telling me good stories. He loved you so much you will be missed but I know had to go to be with Jesus .i get peace knowing ur in the arms of Jesus and ur no longer in pain ur at peace give grandma and grandpa a hug for me until we meet in heaven one day love always uncle Norman
Uncle Norm is now at rest and without pain. During his life he shared memorable times while working on the farm, working in the bush, and working with the sawmill. All experiences shape the people we become.
Thank you Uncle Norm for sharing.
To Lyla and family,
Heaven has recieved a wonderful, honest, humble and hard working man.
Mel & Joyce Jones and family
To Lyla & family,
Heaven has received a wonderful, honest, humble and hard working man.
Mel & Joyce
and family