Dr. Harold Mountain, Longtime London Psychiatrist, Pioneer of Community Treatment for persons living with mental illness & Founder of W.O.T.C.H. Passes Away
Suddenly on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011, Dr. Harold “Hal” Mountain of London at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Kathy. Beloved father of Peter and his wife Jody, and Maria and her husband Paul. Cherished Bumpa of Nicholas and Kristina.
Dear brother of Tom and his wife Diane. Hal graduated from Medical School at the University of Western Ontario in 1958 and practiced psychiatry in London from 1963-2005. He was also the founder of W.O.T.C.H. (Therapeutic Community).
He loved spending time at his cottage at Red Bay where he enjoyed sailing, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. Public visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A private family service will be held. Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in Red Bay Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Hal are asked to consider W.O.T.C.H. or the London Regional Cancer Program
