Charles Henri HARRIS

HARRIS, Charles-Henri (1914 - 2007) Peacefully in his 94th year on September 16, 2007 at the Ottawa (General) Hospital. Beloved husband of 66 years of Claire (nee Beland). The last survivor of the 18 children of the late Alfred Harris and the late Malvina St-Laurent. Loving father of Gordon (Ann Colfer) and the Most Reverend Robert Harris, Bishop of Saint John, New Brunswick. Loving grandfather of Crista (David May) and Alexa. Also survived by many nephews and nieces. During his long, happy life, Mr. Harris was a founding member (1931) of the celebrated radio show, Les Montagnards Laurentiens, (CHRC, Quebec City), a munitions factory supervisor (Canadian Defence Industries), a chef and pastry man (CPR) and a cooking instructor and kitchen manager (Correctional Services Canada). Friends are invited to visit at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2370 St. Joseph Boulevard, Orleans (Ottawa) on Tuesday, September 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday, September 19 after 10 a.m. A Eucharist in celebration of his life in Jesus Christ will be held at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3092 Innes Road at noon on Wednesday, September 19, 2007. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. in St. Joseph Cemetery, 2757 St. Joseph Boulevard. The family wishes to thank the medical team and support staff of the Ottawa (General) Hospital for their dedicated and compassionate care. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 9/17/2007 - 9/18/2007