Charles E. Harrison
1929 - 2003
Harrison, Charles E. - 73, of Harrison
Settlement, Cumberland County passed away peacefully Thursday, March 6, 2003
at home surrounded by his family. Born in Harrison Settlement, he was the
son of the late C. Ernest and Vinnie (Fullerton) Harrison. He operated, with
his family, C. Ernest Harrison and Sons Ltd. in Halfway River. Also, he was
very active in his community serving as Past President of the Maritime
Lumber Bureau, Past President of the Wild Blueberry Association of Nova
Scotia. He was a member of Crossroads Blueberry Co-op and active with many
other industry and community organizations. He was Past Financial Officer of
South Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Parrsboro and Past Deacon and choir
member of Parrsboro Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his life-long
love of music. He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy Brown; sons,
Raymond (Cheryl), Athol; Rod (Shelley), Halfway River; Peter (Gisella),
Waverley; brothers, Donald, Fox River; Gary (Bertha), Parrsboro;
grandchildren, Troy, Crystal, Paige, Justin, Jonah, Jasmine, Ben, Katharine,
Thomas; great grandchildren, Katie, Taylor, Connor, Christie, Alex, Jackson,
Dakota; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Norma
Hebb; an infant brother, Glenn; great granddaughter, Faith. Visitation 2-4,
7-9 p.m. Sunday at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro. Funeral service 2 p.m.
Monday at Parrsboro Baptist Church, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. Burial in
the Harrison Settlement Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations
may be made to Palliative Care of South Cumberland Community Care Centre,
Parrsboro or a charity of choice.
Our family has lost an irreplaceable leader. We’ve loved, admired and
respected many men, but no one as deserving as you. We’ll try not to be sad
that you are gone but realize how lucky we were to have had you. Thank you
for giving so freely your time, your patience, and your spirit.
