Gordon Eric HARRITY

HARRITY, Gordon Eric HARRITY, Gordon Eric - 96, after a brief illness, passed away in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. Born in Saint John, N.B., on May 8, 1911, he was the only son of the late Michael H. and Gertrude (Robinson) Harrity. He lived most of his life in the north end of Saint John and in Lakewood Heights. He moved to Truro 27 years ago. He was christened in Mission Anglican, belonged to St. Luke's Anglican Church in Saint John, and was an adherent of First United Church in Truro. He enjoyed many summers at Ragged Point on the shores of the Saint John River. In his earlier days he was a member of the Saint John Power Boat Club and spent many enjoyable hours cruising on the river. He was also a long-term member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He retired in 1975 as a stock controller at Red Rose Tea Company in Saint John. As an avid handyman, he enjoyed building and repairing anything in the house as well as restoring and refinishing old furniture. He took much pride in sharing these accomplishments with young and old. Gordon was fond of all animals and their welfare, especially dogs. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (MacQuarrie); his son, Robert E. (Shirley); grandson, Jason (Lisa); granddaughter, Jana (Brad) Kirkpatrick; three great-grandchildren; cousins, Doris Morrisey and Ethel Flewelling, Saint John; brother-in-law, Malcolm (Charlotte) MacQuarrie; nieces and nephews, and many good friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rhoda Dykeman; sister, Alberta (Clarence) Mowry (Sarnia, Ont.); Phyllis Tebo (Ralph) (Saint John), and an infant sister. No visitation by request. Funeral service in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, on Friday, February 15, at 11 a.m. with Rev. David MacNaughton and Rev. Gordon MacLean officiating. A service and burial will also take place in Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery, Saint John, at a later date. If desired, memorial donations can be made to the Colchester Regional Hospital Foundation or a charity of choice. The family wishes to acknowledge, with thanks, the professional care and friendship of Dr. Frank and Mrs. Slipp during the years he resided in Truro. On-line condolences may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com