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William Thomas Joseph Harris

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William Thomas Joseph 'Bill' Harris

July 20, 1925 - December 8, 2022

HARRIS, William Thomas Joseph peacefully on Thursday December 8, 2022, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee: Relf). Loving father of Rick (Kelly) of Milton, Terry (Dayle) of Camborne, and Laural (Stephen Murray) of Trenton. Proud Papa of Rachel (Ivan), Thomas (Samantha), Paige (Jacob), and Grandpa Bill of Nathan (Ashley), Drew (Tiffany), and Sabrina (Andrew). Dear Great Grandfather of eleven. Predeceased by his siblings Mary Bray, Joan Whyte, Dorothy Harris, Tom Harris, Mary Harris, Winnie Carruthers, Hazel Harris, Cedric Smith, Beatha Spry, Walter Smith, and Muriel Crossen. Lovingly remembered by his in-laws Marilyn and Lawrence Dolley and Connie and Orville Gardner, as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to a celebration of life at the MacCoubrey funeral home Sunday, December 18, 2022, from 11:00AM – 2:00PM. A sharing of memories will take place from 12:30 -1:30PM. Cremation with interment to be held at a later date. If desired, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 or the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. A special thank you to the staff and friends at Victoria Retirement Living. They made the past few years a happy and comfortable place to call home.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Riana, Andrea and Amanda - December 22, 2022

Sending our deepest condolences to all of Bill's family and friends.

East Lakeshore Broomball League - December 19, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Kathryn McHolm - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Kevin and Wanda Lansley - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Roger and Barb Halligan - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Doreen McHolm - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Lawrence and Marilyn Dolley - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Robert and Lori Anderson - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Patrick and Heather McFadden - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Mike Gardner and Barg Yabsley - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Mr. and Mrs. O Gardner - December 18, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Jim and Bee Dolley - December 18, 2022

Laural, Rick, Terry and families, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP uncle Bill.

Gary Stevenson - December 17, 2022

Terry and Dayle. Sorry to hear about your dad.Such a friendly man.Thinking about you guys.Take care.

Pam Spear - December 16, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a great person and always made me smile. Hugs to the family. Memories are a blessing.

Pam Spear - December 16, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a great person and always made me smile. Hugs to the family. Memories are a blessing.

Colin and Ruth Watson - December 16, 2022

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Don and Mary Jones - December 15, 2022

Terry , Dayle and Harris family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your father Bill. We truly enjoyed being greeted by Bill, listening to his life stories while we visited our mother Mary who was his neighbour and friend at Rosewood Retirement Home. Thinking if you during this difficult time. Mary and Don.

John & Marriann Provost - December 15, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

John & Marriann Provost - December 15, 2022

Terry, Dayle and Paige So sorry for your loss... thinking of you during this difficult time.

Terry and Anne Preston - December 13, 2022

Terry, Dayle and Paige - Very sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of all of you.

Yvonne Bolduc - December 13, 2022

Paige and family, So sorry for your loss, May your many memories help to sustain you at this most difficult time.

Ross McKie and Lori Bernstein - December 13, 2022

We did not know him by name, but whenever we passed by Victoria Retirement Residence he was out and about, giving a friendly Hello. (Neighbours)

Kevin and Lori Schroeder - December 12, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Riick&Shirley McBride - December 12, 2022

Very sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Cherish the memories.

Scott and Theresa Tuttle - December 12, 2022

On behalf of Theresa and I we send our condolences to the Harris families.

Greg and Cathy Rylott - December 12, 2022 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Wayne McVeen - December 12, 2022

Willie was a good friend of mine back in the day. He was an ardent go-cart driver. We used to go all over southern Ontario representing the Cobourg Go Kart club. I knew Sharon quite well also. It really hurts when old friends pass away, so sorry to hear about Willie.

Valerie Keal - December 12, 2022

My sincerest condolences, Rick, Kelly and all of Bill's family. It was a pleasure to serve Bill when he came to Wimpy's. He had a great sense of humor, truly will be missed.

Paul Broomfield - December 12, 2022

Terry, Dayle, Paige and families, my condolences to you at this time, thinking of you, take care!

Richard McEntee - December 12, 2022

Great days where working with Bill at C.D.G.H. Rest with Mary, Joan and Dorothy.

Lois Fenton-Leber - December 12, 2022

Terry Dayle and Paige, Karl and I would like to offer our condolences to you at this sad time. I know your father will be missed

Bill & Wendy McAllister - December 12, 2022

Terry and Dayle, Rick and Kelly and family, we were deeply saddened to hear of Your Dad's passing. We have fond memories of the family when we were neighbour's on Willow Cresc. Those were the days we will forever remember. Sincerely Bill & Wendy

Stacy Warner - December 12, 2022

So sorry to hear your Dad has passed on. He was always a bright spot in the day when we would cross paths at Victoria Retirement Living. Such a happy man always with a smile and a joke. Always offering to help where he could. I’m sure you have tons of happy memories.

Helen Ann Parker - December 12, 2022

Terry and Dayle, so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Deepest sympathy.

Terry Turk - December 12, 2022

To the Harris family Terry Dale Paige Sorry for your lose I will always have the memories of years ago.

Colleen Fortier - December 11, 2022

I met Bill at Rosewood when my dad, Georges, lived there. Bill was kind, funny and such a gem. My sincere condolences to his family.

Susan De Long - December 11, 2022

Terry Dale Paige and family, thinking of you all, sincere condolences ? Susan & Dan

Jim and Suzanne O’Rourke - December 11, 2022

Sorry for your loss . Thinking of you .

Miriam Riley - December 11, 2022

Terry, Dale and Paige sending my condolences and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Hugs Miriam Riley

Lucy Davies - December 11, 2022

Dear Terry and Dayle Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers ?

Heather Atkins - December 11, 2022

We had met Bill quite a few times at the Victoria Retirement Home. He was a wonderful gentleman in his 'old fashioned' gentleman ways, and will be dearly missed by the Grafton Legion members who visited him. Our condolences to his family. ?

Eva Cartwright - December 11, 2022

Dear Terry & Dayle Sorry for you loss Deepest Sympathy God Bless Eva

Raymond Kelly and Cindy Hickman - December 11, 2022

Pleased to meet Willy at Victoria retirement home. He was always friendly and thoughtful. Condolences to his family. Rest in peace.

Kate, Derek and Hughie - December 11, 2022

We loved bill like he was our own poppa! Sending you all huge hugs and condolences. Xo

Ron & Darlene - December 11, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences to all of you in this difficult time. He will be missed. Hugs to you all ❤

Teena & Danny Tourlousse - December 11, 2022

So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you Rick and the family. Those we lose don’t go away they walk beside us everyday! ????????

Joan Blaind - December 11, 2022

Bill & I worked nights in Emerg. He would ride my bike up & around the halls on a dare...he (we) never got caught. Great kind gentle man. Condolences to his loved ones.

Gord, Glenda and Rebecca Gray - December 11, 2022

Terry, Dayle and Paige So sorry for your loss... thinking of you during this difficult time Gord, Glenda and Rebecca Gray

Gayle Brayton - December 11, 2022

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family John and Gayle Brayton

Gladys Morris - December 11, 2022

The first time I met Bill he held the door for me while I carried in furniture for a new resident at Victoria Retirement. He was a true gentleman. We would sometimes meet at the coffee maker and he'd walk me to the room or office. Rest in peace Bill. Frond , friendly memories. Thoughts and prayers with you Terry, Dayle and Paige.

Carla (Cavanaugh) Stenvig - December 11, 2022

Terry, Dayle and Family- My Deepest to all of you XO Keeping all of you in my thoughts- Carla ❤️