Gary Richard Harman

Gary Richard Harman (14 April 1929 – 24 July 2012) was a Canadian diplomat. Over a career in the Canadian Foreign Service, he represented Canada in various international postings, including ambassadorships to Cuba, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.

Early life and education Harman was born on 14 April 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the owner of Harman's Drug Store, a community centre during the Great Depression.

He attended Gordon Bell High School, earning the Governor General's Medal upon graduation in 1947.

Harman retired in 1993 and settled in Ottawa.

Personal life Harman was married to Margaret Siddall for 58 years. Together, they had three children: Lesley, Edward, and Katherine, as well as several grandchildren. Harman developed fluency in French, Russian, Polish, Czech, Arabic, Spanish, and German.

A lover of the arts, Harman supported opera, ballet, theatre, and orchestra. He was an active member of the United Church of Canada.

Death Gary Harman died of natural causes on 24 July 2012 in Ottawa at the age of 83. His funeral was held at MacKay United Church on 28 July 2012.