Harry Sock
1948-2021
ELSIPOGTOG, NB – Harry Sock , 73 years old, passed away
peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021 at his home in Elsipogtog First
Nation surrounded by his loving wife Eva and his family.
Harry was born on June 30, 1948; he was the son of the late Susianne
and Larry Sock.
Harry attended St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in
Elsipogtog, NB. He was very passionate about his work and
providing a safe and healthy environment for the children and families
of Elsipogtog First Nation. Harry worked passionately and
endlessly with various community, provincial, regional and national
leaders to develop Big Cove Child and Family
Services. Under the leadership of Former Chief
Albert Levi, in 1983 up until his retirement in April, 2021 as the
Director of Child and Family Agency. His love for his
community led him to be involved in various committees such as minor
sports, boy scouts and other programs.
Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to many. Harry is known for his
story telling and would beam with pride when he spoke about his
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Harry had a gift of listening
to people and he made sure he gave them his undivided
attention. He was always willing to lend a helping hand
whenever he was needed. Harry was a mentor and inspiration to many of
us and he will be greatly missed.
Harry will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Eva (Levi) Sock of 53
years; two sons, Derek Sock (Kirbie), Larry Sock (Jenilee);
daughter-in-law, Sue Ann Sock; 21 Grandchildren and 9 Great
Grandchildren.
He is also survived by three sisters, Madeline Ward (Roy),
Anita Joseph, Lee Ann Sock (Mark Yoman); two adopted sisters, Lorna
Solomon, Patty Peters; seven brothers, Stanley, Jacob (Geraldine),
Harold (Diane). Leon (Carol), Alfred (Linda), Charlie (Serena), Gerald
and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by parents, Larry Sock & Susie
Anne (Levi); two brothers, Howard Sock, Levi Joseph Sock; one sister
Margaret Levy, and by his son Jonathan Craig (Jumbo) Sock who passed
away suddenly on April 3, 2021, when his fishing vessel
“Tyhawk” sunk.
Visitation will be held at his home, 91 Riverside Drive,
Elsipogtog, NB, commencing on Saturday ,December 11, 2021 at
2:00 pm until the time of the funeral. A Funeral Mass will
be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 10:30 am at St.
Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in
Elsipogtog.
For those who wish, to donate, donations in Harry’s
memory may be made to the NB Lung
Association.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the
Extra Mural staff and his medical team.
Harry Sock’s quote “Keep on learning and keep
on teaching. Always be certain and always be grateful for what you
have/earned.” Arrangements are in the professional care
of Thompson’s Funeral Home in Richibucto
(523-4252).
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Harry Sock 19482021..
Death notice for the town of: Richibucto, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick