Roy Harris

Died: October 14, 2011 | Place: Victoria Hospital

Obituary

HARRIS, Roy……Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, on Friday, October 14, 2011, Master Warrant Officer Roy Harris, CD, (Ret’d), in his 88th year. Loving husband of 61 years to Patricia D. (Cove) Harris. Beloved father of Judy, Philip, and Patrick. Loving bruv of Gladys McLean of Regina. “Grandpa” Roy to David, Heather, Mark and Bruce. Roy loved his country, serving in the RCAF in WWII and continuing a 33 year career in the military. Roy was born in Corning, Sask. and was happiest working in the yard, helping his neighbours, spoiling his four legged friends (Holly, Musky and Lexie), cheering for the Green Riders, London Knights and hating the Leafs. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Roy during the challenges of his last 10 months. A special thank you to Dr. Schreier and his Palliative care team. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior (10am) to the funeral service being conducted at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 11:00am. Guests should use parking lot #3. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation – Parkwood Hospital (Veterans Care Fund), 268 Grosvenor Street, London ON N6A 4V2 or to London Health Sciences Foundation – Palliative Care Unit, 747 Baseline Road East, N6C 2R6. A. Millard George Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements 519-433-5184. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com

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  1. Grant Wren October 15, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and father. May you find comfort in the memories you all share.
    Sincerely,
    Grant and Gail

  2. Cathy Zubricki October 16, 2011 at 10:10 am

    I was so sad to hear of Uncle Roy’s passing. Aunty Pat you are in my thoughts and prayers this week.All my love to my cousins. Take good care of your Mom.
    Love Cathy, Ken and the kids

  3. Joan and Dave Richardson October 16, 2011 at 11:41 am

    We have lived across the street from the Harris’ for 20 years and know Roy to be a good and considerate neighbour. Whenever there was a lot of water/leaves/snow/ice collecting on the road, Roy was out there, often in the dark, clearing the drains. He was a steadfast helpmate to his friends across from him and we are proud to have been neighbours to Roy and Pat all these years. If we can do anything to help the Harris family through this difficult transition, we would be more than happy to help. For now please accept our most sincere condolences in the passing of a true and honest man.

  4. Jeff Cove October 17, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    How sad we were to hear of Uncle Roy’s passing. Aunty Pat we are thinking of you, Judy, Patrick and Phil and send our love at this difficult time.

    Jeff and Monica
    Tegan
    Tarrah, Chad and Austen

  5. wendy McCann October 18, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Dear judy, so sorry for the loss of your father,all the best to your family at this difficult time. May he sail across the skies,dance upon the clouds in heaven & fly with the angels.

  6. James Cove October 19, 2011 at 7:41 am

    To Aunty Pat and Cousins Judy, Patrick and Phil

    Our deepest condolences at this time. Uncle Roy will always hold a special spot in all of our hearts. His kind and gentle ways will be warmly remembered by our family, especially in the small ways he made Andrea, Sheila and I feel special. You are in our thoughts and prayers often, but especially today.

    All our love,

    James, Sheila and Andrea

  7. Erika L October 28, 2011 at 12:46 am

    Dear Judy,
    I want to send my dearest thoughts with you during this incredibly hard time in your life.
    Your dad’s picture put a huge smile on my face, how proud to have a father of such distinction!
    I want to send my love to you and reach out for whatever you may need over the next while and forever!
    Sincere Regards,
    Erika and Family
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
    We miss you so!

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