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Obituary for Phillip Harrison
PHILLIP ALLAN HARRISON - Dec 11, 1938 - May 30, 2020
HARRISON, Phillip Allan - age 81, of Great Village died on May 30, 2020. Phil was a remarkable man who looked everyone in the eye and welcomed them with a smile, a firm handshake and a big hug. Born in Halifax, Phil had a very humble childhood. His move to a Shubenacadie farm as a young teenager was life-changing. As a young man, he went on to Bible Hill to study at the Agricultural College. It was at a dance in Bible Hill that he met his lifelong sweetheart, Margie, of Great Village. While at the A.C. he worked at the Subway Bottle Exchange where his hard work enabled him to acquire and then grow the business allowing him to retire at age 45 years of age. Phil called Great Village home for over 55 years and he had been an active community member. For many years he volunteered his time and mentorship to countless youth in West Colchester coaching minor hockey and broom ball. He was instrumental in building and maintaining the outdoor rink in Great Village and worked diligently towards establishing the West Colchester arena. He was happiest when working around his yard, off to an old-time dance, on a travelling adventure, sharing a meal with family or teaching his kids or grandkids one of life’s lessons. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy who often offered or was sought out for his opinion and advice. Phil had a sparkle about him and will be cherished by family and friends for his determination, work ethic, generosity, wit and charm. He was a loving husband to the late Margaret “Margie” (Lundie); Dad to Mike, Darren, Connie and Steve; father-in-law to Chrissy, Debbie and Kim; Grampie “Pee-Pee” to Emily, Meaghan, Mark, Cody, Ryan, Libby, Abbey, Jason, Connor, Logan and Andy; Great Grampie to Landon, Sadie and Dakota and dear friend to Barbara Lush. He was predeceased by parents, William and Violet; foster parents, Albert and Cleta MacPhee; brothers, Bobby and Billy; sisters, Kay, Edna and Marie and brother-in-law, David. A celebration of Phil’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com
HARRISON, Phillip Allan - age 81, of Great Village died on May 30, 2020. Phil was a remarkable man who looked everyone in the eye and welcomed them with a smile, a firm handshake and a big hug. Born in Halifax, Phil had a very humble childhood. His move to a Shubenacadie farm as a young teenager was life-changing. As a young man, he went on to Bible Hill to study at the Agricultural College. It was at a dance in Bible Hill that he met his lifelong sweetheart, Margie, of Great Village. While at the A.C. he worked at the Subway Bottle Exchange where his hard work enabled him to acquire and then grow the business allowing him to retire at age 45 years of age. Phil called Great Village home for over 55 years and he had been an active community member. For many years he volunteered his time and mentorship to countless youth in West Colchester coaching minor hockey and broom ball. He was instrumental in building and maintaining the outdoor rink in Great Village and worked diligently towards establishing the West Colchester arena. He was happiest when working around his yard, off to an old-time dance, on a travelling adventure, sharing a meal with family or teaching his kids or grandkids one of life’s lessons. He was a no-nonsense kind of guy who often offered or was sought out for his opinion and advice. Phil had a sparkle about him and will be cherished by family and friends for his determination, work ethic, generosity, wit and charm. He was a loving husband to the late Margaret “Margie” (Lundie); Dad to Mike, Darren, Connie and Steve; father-in-law to Chrissy, Debbie and Kim; Grampie “Pee-Pee” to Emily, Meaghan, Mark, Cody, Ryan, Libby, Abbey, Jason, Connor, Logan and Andy; Great Grampie to Landon, Sadie and Dakota and dear friend to Barbara Lush. He was predeceased by parents, William and Violet; foster parents, Albert and Cleta MacPhee; brothers, Bobby and Billy; sisters, Kay, Edna and Marie and brother-in-law, David. A celebration of Phil’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ColchesterCommunity.com