Robert James HARRIS

HARRIS, Robert, James 2008-08-05 Robert Harris died on Saturday August 2, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born on June 29, 1928 in Fort William where he was raised, educated and worked for many years as Regional Manager with Catelli/ Five Roses Foods. For the past thirty years he operated his own business, Quadra Brokerage Sales and was always going to retire "tomorrow." Bob worked part-time at Canadian Tire, until the day before he went in the hospital, to keep himself "active, in the know and to cover golf fees." Bob was a member of the Associated Canadian Travelers, and a long term member and lay reader of St Thomas‘ Anglican Church. He volunteered for several charitable organizations and was very active in many community services and events. Bob married Geraldine Perry on September 17, 1948. They were married forty seven years before Gerry passed away in February 1995. He is survived by his son Ronald (wife Georgina), grandchild Jennifer Harris; and daughter Debra and grandchildren Aynsley Thomas (McIntyre), Nathan Thomas, Jonathan Thomas, great grand children Paige and Mitchell McIntyre. He was predeased by his brothers and sisters George, Margarite (Doran), Lloyd, Catherine (Gillis) and Edward. He is also survived by sister-in-laws Mary Harris, Betty Spencer, Hawley Gareau and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of Northwest Funeral Alternative and cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 Friday morning August 8 in St. Thomas Anglican Church, West Fort William with the Rev. Andrew Hoskin officiating. The family will hold interment in Mountain View Cemetery at a later time. "If there‘s no golf in Heaven then I‘m not going!" God looked around His golf course and saw that special place to the right side of the fairway, He had reserved a space. Grab your clubs Bob we are going to a course you‘ve never played it‘s beauty is amazing and you have "made the grade" I can‘t go now, I‘m busy – there‘s too much left to do I‘m listening but I‘m not ready, and I‘m not going with You… This may not be your program Bob, but I‘m the one who knows You‘re tired and I have promised rest, Gerry‘s waiting come now let‘s go… Reluctantly you said goodbye, then turned and walked away We‘ll see you soon "my friendlies" – there‘s a course I‘m going to play He closed your eyes, He kissed your cheek, He whispered obedient son, Eternity is here now… My Will, My Kingdom, Come. Dad, Gramps, Bob, RJ Always remember two things …you are dearly loved and will be deeply missed each and every day …and when you are with God on the golf course, any ball that rolls into an open grave may be removed without penalty. Online condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com