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Raymond “Glen” Harris

Raymond “Glen” Harris

November 25, 2020

Raymond “Glen” Harris
HARRIS, Raymond “Glen” – Passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 in his 84th year.  Lovingly remembered by his “first mate”, Lilly Maille.  Cherished father of Micheal Harris (Linda Harris), Shelley Harris, Patricia Harris, and Christine Billinger (Tristan Billinger).  Dear grandfather of Angela Johnson, Amber Jury, Reilly Harris-Filipovic, James Billinger, and Ava Billinger and great-grandfather of Nathan Alfred and Ryan Alfred.  Survived by his sister Faye Milburn (William Milburn) and sister-in-law Lois Harris.  Predeceased by brothers Roger Harris and Daniel Harris, and sister Helen Reekie (Wally Reekie).  Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews: Geoffry Reekie, Christine Reekie, Vincent Reekie, Barb Milburn-Clark, Robert Milburn, Valerie DeMarco, Todd Harris, Morgan Harris, Jason Harris, Matt Harris and numerous great-nieces and nephews.  Glen loved the Parry Sound area and would bring his family and friends together to spend time enjoying his cottage on the beautiful Georgian Bay.  He had a passion for the water and for fishing and spent many hours teaching his children and grandchildren to fish, to boat, to explore and to appreciate the nature that was “The Bay”.  His friends and family will remember hot summer days on the dock where Glen would share with us his colourful life stories – always embellished for comedic effect.  He will be dearly missed by his friends and acquaintances in Mount Forest as Glen often spoke of their regular meet-ups at the local “The Spot Restaurant”.  Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Glen had a special fondness for all “critters” great and small and leaves behind his own beloved canine companion Tango.  Please consider a donation to your local SPCA/Animal Shelter or a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation on his behalf.  Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.

Condolences

Lucie Knox My biggest condolences to a wonderful lady Lilianne. By your stories together It was a beautiful way to spend those living years together. I know he had a Son and three daughters and my condolences to them also.

— Lucie Knox, December 3, 2020

You will be missed Glenn! You were a good friend of my grandfathers and I always enjoyed serving you during my years waitressing at The Spot Restaurant.

— Amanda Boychuk Bender, December 3, 2020

Glen was my Best Friend, my Confidant and my Soulmate. We met in the spring of 2005, that’s when our Great Life Adventure started . We always had stories and Glen had so many Amazing Life Stories. We completed each other and brought the Best in other. Glen I miss you, Your Lily

— Liliane “Lily “, December 3, 2020

I always enjoyed the time I spent with Uncle Glen. He will be fondly remembered by all that had the fortune to get to know him. My condolences to the family

— Valerie DeMarco, December 3, 2020

Great man, well respected in aviation by his peers and the many students that he taught over the years. I first met Glen in 1995 when he returned to Canada from his tour of the Middle East and was hired by employer as an instructor. In 1998 I assisted him in getting his training organization approved. We worked together until 2019 when he sold his business. I have fond memories of many weekends fishing and repairing the cottage during those first years after he purchased it. Many memorably weekends with his family and friends until the time that I was no longer able to visit. Now speaking about his first mate Lillian. Many years ago my wife and I were at Lillian's house getting our hair done, during conversation, Lillian mentioned that she would like to meet someone new. I mentioned that I had a friend that enjoyed fishing and had a boat. She showed some interest and told me to tell her more. I mentioned that he had a cottage. She said to me that she wanted to meet this man as she enjoyed fishing and cottage life. My wife and I had them both join us for dinner at a local restaurant by the airport and the boat owner met his fist mate. The rest is history. I will dearly miss him. Gabe

— GABRIEL MARCUCCI, November 30, 2020




Contact Info

294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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