Passed away peacefully at Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Berniece (Johnson) Harris for 71 years. Cherished father of Tom (Anita) Harris, Wendy McFarlan, Nancy (Tim) Morgan and Rick (Deb) Harris. Adored grandpa of Greg (Amy), Ryan (Jamie), Amy (Matt); Jay (Veronica), Chad (Charlotte), Ian (Kari), Rosalyn (Kurtis); Kelly (Ryan), Lindsay (TJ); Sean (Dani), Marc (Samantha), and Lauren. Great-grandpa of Kaydan, Evan, Amaya; Ellie, Sawyer, Sutton; Jackson, Colton; Dashel, Sullivan, Violet; George, Charlie; Olive, Emily, Claire; Mavis; Maison, and Parker. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Norm and Joanne Harris. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his son-in-law Tom McFarlan and his parents Art and Muriel (Johnston) Harris.
Don was a city boy who turned farm boy. After meeting Berniece, Don farmed most his life in Middlesex Centre. He was a devoted Mason, Master in 1969. Don enjoyed to golf and spend time with family and friends in his free time.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Chapeskie and the staff at Strathmere Lodge – Parkview Place for their care and support.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held at Siloam Cemetery. A come and go celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Bryanston Community Centre, 15321 Plover Mills Road, Ilderton on Friday, July 5th from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.
Donations to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation or the Parkinson Society – Southwestern Ontario in Don’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Arlene Long
Berniece and Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have lovely memories of Don when he worked on my dad’s farm as a high school student during the summers. Luckily, you lived right across the road!
He was a wonderful person who will be missed, but warmly remembered.
Arlene (Cary) Long
Sue Adams
To the Harris and McFarlan families, we are truly sorry for the loss of your precious husband, Dad and Grandpa. He was a gift to each of you and he will be missed dearly. Keep your wonderful memories close to your heart and he will always be near. Sending our deepest condolences and hugs to each of you.
Sue and Mark Adams
Brent Bellamy & Kelly Hodgkin
Very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I have fond memories of working with him at the farm along with all the interesting conversations and stories he shared.
Sincere condolences from our family to yours.
Dianne McComb
Sorry for your loss.
Karen Clark Thorne
Dear Berniece and family… I am deeply saddened by the news of Don’s passing.
No matter how long we have together with those we love it is never enough!
Gary always enjoyed his many visits with Don and the Harris family, keeping up on farming and modernization trends within the dairy industry.
I remember Don as a kind man, who enjoyed life; loved and respected by all!
He will be missed!
Dean Kitts
I’m so sorry for your loss.
He was a true Gentleman.
Randall Besterd
I am very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Condolences to the Harris family.
George and Janice Dauncey
Berniece and family,
We have many fond memories of Don and Berniece with Gord and Audrey. Don was always smiling and up for a laugh. He will be missed. Reading just how big the family has gotten over the years shows a lot of love and many memories shared. Please know we are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
George and Janice Dauncey and family
Jane E Foster
My sincere condolences to Berniece, Tom, Wendy, Nancy and Rick and all extended family for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Proud to say Don was my first cousin, a gentle guy often with a broad smile when greeting us. He was always happy to welcome me and my family on the dairy farm. Wonderful memories to cherish.
Thank you for the privilege to have known Don.
Bob and Nancy Manning
Sorry for your loss.
Lori Francis (Bannister)
Our sincere condolences, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Berniece, and all of your family,
We are sorry to read of the passing of your dear husband, grandfather and great grandfather, and send our condolences to your family, at this time of such great loss.
In sympathy,
Gerald and Brenda Lenders and Jean Cook
Don & Nancy Ferguson
We are so sorry to hear about Don. Please accept our sincere condolence’s. Our thoughts are with you.
Joan (Ferguson) Whitcomb
Dear Berniece, Norm, Joanne, Wendy and extended Harris Family.
For identification, my maiden name was Joan Ferguson. I relocated as a special ed. teacher from Ontario to the Cayman Islands, then to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and have resided for many years in Florida. I tried to attend as many Family Reunions as possible to keep in touch, but you will remember my brothers Don (& Nancy) and Dave (& Marilyn) Ferguson much better. I do recall family visits to the farm as a happy time and place for all. I know you will all keep wonderful memories of him in your hearts.
Bev and June bosveld and family
To Tom Anita and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Barb&Bob wonnacott and famliy
To all the Harris families our deepest sympathy to your families.
Diane Elston
Bernice and all the Harris Family.
Our sincere condolences to you all the the loss of Don. He had a big personality and seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. May great memories of special times together bring your family comfort.
Diane Martens Elston and Charles Pickel
Linda Mills
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Harris family. His leaves behind a grand legacy. Hold your memories close. Thinking of you
Marleene White
Marc and Samantha
Brian and I offer our condolences to you at this difficult time.
Margaret Watt
Berniece and Family, and Norm and Joanne
My Sincere Sympathy to you all at this sad time. Cherish your memories, Thinking of you.
Margaret Watt (Schendera)
Diane Van Galen
I,m sorry for Don,s passing. He was a remarkable person to go into farming after being raised in the city.He must have some of grandfather Harris in him. May his love for family and his contributions to agriculture be remembered always.Lets all keep on plowing like he did.May God bless you all and comfort you at this time.Will see you on Friday.
Dale Cook
Berniece, Tom, Wendy, Nancy and Rick
My sincere condolence’s to you all. From as early as Junior Farmer days I remember Don as always such an upbeat and positive person.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
To the Harris Family
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing .
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Margaret Prout
Sincere condolences to Wendy and family. Cherish your wonderful memories
and may they somehow help now and in the coming days.
Linda Harris
To Muriel, Wendy and the rest of Don’s Children, Grandchildren and Friends: I give my utmost condolences on the death of Don. Don was a wonderful husband, father, and cousin to me and my siblings, and as a mason, a credit to his community. One of my favorite memories as a child was Don getting me on a horse and keeping me in the saddle. I remember with pleasure my family visits to Don’s farm and seeing you all again at our Family Reunions. May your loving memories of time spent with Don, husband, father and grandfather be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Verna Mills
Berniece and family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Don. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Verna
Mabel Needham
Bernice and Family
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sincere condolences to the entire family.
Bill Walker
Dear Berniece and family. So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was always a great visitor wherever we met throughout our Masonic travels or wherever else we happened to meet. Hold onto and cherish all of your wonderful memories.
My sincerest condolances.
Bill Walker (Moffat Lodge)
Sandy Bannister Wilson
Berniece and all of the Harris families
May the love and memories you shared with Don comfort you during this difficult time. Sending my sincere condolences to you all.
Nancy Lee
Dearest Bernice and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences .
Nancy Lee
Ron Gardiner
Sorry to hear of Dons passing, he was always interesting to talk to during my visits to the farm. My condolences to the family.
Ron G
Jeff Bannister
Our sincere condolences to all ur families from all of ours
Jeff and Darlene
Dave MacLeod
Dear Berniece, and the entire Harris Family
While I am sorry to hear of Don’s passing, I am thankful for his long life, and for his service to Middlesex Lodge, No. 379. I had the opportunity to meet Don at our annual barbeques out at Fanshawe, and at the Ladies and Family Luncheons. He was the longest serving Past Master of the Lodge, and Ron Saunders often gave updates about him. I hope that happy memories and the love of family and friends helps to support you during this sad time, and that you are able to celebrate a life well lived, a man well respected, and a fine Mason. “We will cherish his memory in our hearts”
Jane and Len Muegge
Wendy and family- your father will be greatly missed. May you all be comforted by your many memories of him and with him.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers
Roy & Mary Jane van Kasteren
Berniece & Harris Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Don, he was a fun loving kind man that was always smiling! May the great memories Don has given in his life bring comfort to you as go forward in the days ahead!
Brad Needham
Deepest sympathies and condolences on your loss.
Bev Dayman
Berniece, Rick, Deb, Sean, Dani, Marc, Samantha, Lauren and families
My condolences on Don’s passing. My thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Hugs to you all
Much love
Bev and Shawn Dayman and family
Carol Dixon
Wendy and Family. My sympathies to you on the passing of your father. Cherish your memories.
Ken&Bonnie Parkinson
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our
Sincere condolences are with the Harris family at this difficult time.
Pam hodgins
Sorry to hear of your loss Wendy and family Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam and Kevin
Jim and Helen Hearn
Tom and Nancy, our sincere sympathy to your entire family. Jim enjoyed meeting and visiting with your Dad at The Fox a few years back. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jim and Helen
Glenn and Janice Silver
Berniece and family,
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing.
Keith and Joyce Thomson
Berniece,Tom,Wendy,Nancy and Rick and families. So sorry for the loss of your husband and father .May you cherish the fond memories you have of him.A life well lived.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness.May he rest in peace.
Darlene hackney
So sorry to hear about your loss our condolences to all
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…Thinking of all of you at this time…Arlene & John
Susan Cook
Dear Berniece and the entire Harris families. I am so very sorry to hear. I have alot of fond memories of Don back in the Junior Farmer days. A few years ago it was always a nice surprise to see you and Don at the Fox. Don always had a smile on his face and he will certainly be missed by many. Hold close all the wonderful memories!