Ronald Woodman “Ron” Harris
1927-2020
Ronald Woodman “Ron”
Harris – 92, Bible
Hill, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Monday,
March 16, 2020, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in
Falmouth, he was a son of the late Joseph and Viola (Conrad)
Harris.
Ron started his career with Spencer Brothers and Turner from
1963-1973 and in 1974 he opened Harris Home Hardware Building Centre
in Bible Hill where he remained actively involved until 2010. He was
heavily involved in the Building Supply Industry and in 1971 he served
as President of Atlantic Building Supplies Dealers Association and was
also a life-time member. He owned horses and was an avid harness
racing fan, Past President of Truro Horsemen’s Association
and was involved with Truro Commercial Travellers.
Ron is survived by his sons, Douglas (Karen) Harris, Valley;
Allan (Lynn) Harris, Windsor; Blair Harris, North River; Paul Harris
(Jan Crowell), Bible Hill; grandchildren, Lisa (Greg), Leslay
(Bernie), Kirk (Victoria), Robin (Nick), Christine (Dylan), Bryanne
(Shawn), Ashley (Riyaz), Jordan, Alexandra (Tanner); great
grandchildren, Madison, Charlotte, Leah, Kennedy, Kaidyn, Wyatt,
Oliver, Peyton; sisters, Josephine “Molly” Harris,
Dartmouth; Bessie Harris, Dartmouth; niece, Ginny (Clayton) Siemens,
Cheticamp; nephew, Joey Harris, Alberta; loving partner of 44 years,
Bunnie Brown and her family, children, Eric (Gerri) Brown, Wentworth;
Scott (Lisa) Brown, Alberta; Connie (Kencil) McKenzie, Wentworth;
grandchildren, Cody, Colby, Colton, Crystal, Nathan. Along with his
parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Douglas (Claire)
Harris.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall
– Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where a
private family service will be held on Saturday, August 15,
2020, Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. Webcasting of the
funeral service will be open to all and may be viewed from this site
at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020; this link will
remain active for some time after the funeral. To access the
webcast, click on “Video of Funeral” link to the left of
this obituary. Private interment in Bible Hill Cemetery. If so
desired, donations in Ron’s memory to Diabetes Canada are
welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by
viewing Ron’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ronald Woodman Ron Harris 19272020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia