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Oscar James Harris
passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre. Oscar, (also known as «Kate» in
Yarmouth) was born in 1936 in Little River Harbour, Nova Scotia. He
was married to Elaine; father to Cindy (from a previous marriage) and
stepfather to Claudette, Paul and Joe; grandfather «Puppie»
to 7 grandchildren and great grandfather to 12.
Oscar came from a
family of 11 children, Alice, Bernie, Doug, Yvonne, Helen and was
predeceased by Stillman, Herman, Snooky «George», Margaret
and Mabel. He spoke often about his mother who had a store where she
sold flour, sugar and the necessity of life which helped to feed her
large family.
At age 17, Oscar moved
to Toronto where his brother, Doug was instrumental in helping him get
his first official job at Continental Can. Though he worked with his
father (who was a fisherman) in Yarmouth, it’s interesting
to note that he never considered working with his father as his first
job, though one would imagine that it was hard work. The following
years saw him working at various jobs and finally settling at Abitibi
Containers in Rexdale, Ontario. He was then transferred to Guelph,
Ontario where he became a supervisor.
In 1986, Oscar moved
back to Yarmouth with his wife, Elaine and step-son, Joe where he went
back to his roots, purchasing a fishing boat naming it EC and Cindy
after his daughter, Cindy.
In his spare time he
was often heard playing guitar or banjo and singing George Jones. One
of his favourite songs was «Walk Through This World With
Me». He was also part of the choir at St. Gabriel Church where he
also played the guitar.
Oscar became very
interested in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever originally known
as the Little River Duck dog. This dog was first bred in Little River
and he felt it should be recognized as such. With that thought in mind
he was responsible for the first sign prominently displayed on
Comeau’s Hill Road, something he was quite proud
of.
With his intention to
retire he sold his boat and opened a convenience store, Black Pond
Convenience. Oscar officially retired in 2011 moving to Masstown. To
connect with the community he joined the Legion in Truro. Meeting Bill
Simpson, someone who enjoyed playing guitar with a group of friends,
extended an invitation for Oscar to come and play with them, something
he often did and thoroughly enjoyed.
Oscar was very much
his own man. His opinion was not easy to change but when faced with
facts he conceded, usually with a sheepish grin. Everyone has an Oscar
story and the family is hoping you will join them and share those
stories at his Celebration of Life at 2 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024
at the Royal Canadian Legion, 42 Brunswick Street, Truro, Nova Scotia.
Refreshments and food will be served. If so desired, donations in
memory of Oscar to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or
Canadian Cancer Society are welcomed.
Arrangements have been
entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young
Street, Truro. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

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