Obituary for Peter Roy Harris
“You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!” Matthew 25:23
It is with great pride that we announce the arrival of Peter Roy Harris into Heavens glory. No doubt he already has everyone gathered around and is tuning the harps and writing music for the chorus as he shares his many life experiences.
Born in the UK on September 6, 1935 his lengthy military band career took him around the world with the Royal Engineers Band. His great love for photography enabled him to document much of this time as he shot and developed his own black and white prints. A major change in life came when the Harris family moved to Canada in 1975 ending his military career but starting him out on a new adventure. He reconnected with The Salvation Army in Canada and was an active member of the Senior Band for as long as he was able and Praise Band until the end. He helped give our little family a strong foothold, starting from scratch in a new country. He retired from Purolator Courier after working there for 25 years and was then able to take the time to share his love for music, golf, N scale trains, puzzles, guitar, painting, model boats, fishing and digging and building epic sand castles with his grandchildren, creating lasting memories with each of them.
After a sudden decline in health, he lost his battle with cancer on March 26, 2020. Those that will miss him include his wife Christina, daughter Wendy Taylor (Robert), son Matthew and grandchildren, Meighan, Tyler, Nathanial, Brooklyn, Skye and Luke.
His sisters Gladys and Bobbie and brother Tom in the UK and Australia.
The many friends, co-workers and people whose lives he touched along the way.
No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. JRR Tolkien
If you would like to make a donation in memory of our Peter, please consider the Joseph Brant Hospital to support the amazing staff as they respond to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
https://jbhf.akaraison.com/ui/covid19
It is with great pride that we announce the arrival of Peter Roy Harris into Heavens glory. No doubt he already has everyone gathered around and is tuning the harps and writing music for the chorus as he shares his many life experiences.
Born in the UK on September 6, 1935 his lengthy military band career took him around the world with the Royal Engineers Band. His great love for photography enabled him to document much of this time as he shot and developed his own black and white prints. A major change in life came when the Harris family moved to Canada in 1975 ending his military career but starting him out on a new adventure. He reconnected with The Salvation Army in Canada and was an active member of the Senior Band for as long as he was able and Praise Band until the end. He helped give our little family a strong foothold, starting from scratch in a new country. He retired from Purolator Courier after working there for 25 years and was then able to take the time to share his love for music, golf, N scale trains, puzzles, guitar, painting, model boats, fishing and digging and building epic sand castles with his grandchildren, creating lasting memories with each of them.
After a sudden decline in health, he lost his battle with cancer on March 26, 2020. Those that will miss him include his wife Christina, daughter Wendy Taylor (Robert), son Matthew and grandchildren, Meighan, Tyler, Nathanial, Brooklyn, Skye and Luke.
His sisters Gladys and Bobbie and brother Tom in the UK and Australia.
The many friends, co-workers and people whose lives he touched along the way.
No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it. JRR Tolkien
If you would like to make a donation in memory of our Peter, please consider the Joseph Brant Hospital to support the amazing staff as they respond to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
https://jbhf.akaraison.com/ui/covid19