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Oickle; Harris Winford

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OICKLE – Harris Winford, 85, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Winford and Beulah (Martin) Oickle.
During his early years, Harris was a former employee on the Queens County Dairy Production Line. He moved to plumbing and heating, working with Percy Mouzar for ten years before working with Whynott’s Plumbing and Heating Services until his retirement. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking. It has been said that Harris had been in many homes throughout Liverpool and surrounding area either fixing the plumbing and heating systems or installing cabinets he had made.
He will be lovingly remembered as a kind and gentle man by his family and friends.
Surviving are his daughter Deborah Smith of Lower Sackville, his sons Brian (Kendra) and Kevin, both of Liverpool. His grandchildren Brandon Smith, Kayleigh Smith (Josh Zwicker), Jesse Oickle (Mariah Farquhar), Mikayla Oickle and Kristen Oickle; his great-grandchildren William, Celeste and Chloe Zwicker and his special companion Audrey Rafuse of Danesville.
He was predeceased by his wife Beulah (Conrad); his sisters Marion MacDonald, Rachael, Florence Rafuse, Clara Whynot, Ruth MacKellah and, Rosie Huphman and his brothers Oscar, Wilson, Ralph, Lloyd and one in infancy.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS where visitation will be Thursday evening (September 15, 2016) from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Anglican Church, Liverpool. Reverend Bonnie Baird officiating assisted by Reverend Judy Cross. Reception to follow. Burial will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church or to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. To the Oickle famly:

    So sorry for your loss. Harris worked many years with my dad ( Norman Whynot) with Percy Mouzar and at Whynot’s Plumbing. Oh the stories dad would tell about him and Harris. My thoughts are with you in the days ahead.

    RIP Harris

  2. Audrey and Harris’ children, I am so sorry for your loss. Harris had quite a sense of humor and I always enjoyed my time spent with him. He will be missed. Audrey, I know you are sad, but i am sure that you have a lot of good memories to take you through the coming days. My condolences to all.

  4. Debbie & family & Kevin & Brian & Kendra, & Audrey & family;;We are so sorry for your loss. Harris was a wonderful man & will leave a void in all your lives. memories of the good & bad times will always keep him near in your hearts. RIP Harris .

  7. Deborah, Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .

  8. Deborah, Brian and Kevin:
    So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

  10. To Audrey, Debbie, Brian, Kevin and families:
    Growing up on “The Hill” all those years we had much laughter and great fun. Your Dad could make anyone laugh. For years we had friendly games of baseball back in Leo’s Field almost every night. I’ll never forget for my wedding your dad made me one of his first sets of night stands and they were beautiful. When thanking him for the gift he responded in kind that if I didn’t like them he would make me something else. Of course the tables lasted for almost 30 years and still I didn’t want to make away with them. I am so sorry for your loss and when you feel sad, remember the good times, for they will help lift you up.

  12. Thoughts of Harris brings back fond memories for me. He was one of the nicest guys I have ever had the pleasure of working beside. May he rest in peace.

    Gary Jollimore,
    Errington, B. C.

  13. Oickle family: We were sorry to hear about Harris. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.

  14. We were saddened to hear of Harris’s passing. We are thinking of all of you with heartfelt sympathy at this very sad and difficult time.

  15. Deborah, Brian, Kendra, Kevin and Kristen, and all the grandchildren, we are so sorry for your loss.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  16. Wayne and Wendy Orme

    Our thoughts and prayers at this time. Remembering the times we played scrub ball with your dad all those years ago

  17. Dear Oickle Family,
    My deepest sympathy in the passing of Harris….It was always a pleasure to stop and talk with Harris whether it was through our work or just by chance… He will be missed.

  19. So sorry for your loss. I can see the love, laughter and the memories you all shared in your father’s life . Those memories will see you though this sad time….. ❤️

  20. Brian, what a beautiful rememberance of your father and family. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest condolence to you and all your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  22. Judy and I would like to send our condolences to Brian, Kevin And Debora and their families at this sad time.I have known Haris and his family all my life and been with him at many functions and gatherings and have always enjoyed his company. He was one of the best.Bless you all at this sad time.

  23. To The Oickle Family,

    Francis & I Are Very Sorry To See The Passing Of Harris. He Was A Very Kind Man And We Always Enjoyed Chatting With Harris. . May Harris Now Rest In Peace. Prayers To You All At This Most Difficult Time.
    Sincerely,
    Francis & Peggy Payzant.

  25. My sincere condolences are extended to Harris’ family and especially to Audrey. Audrey, I’m very sorry to hear that Harris has left this world. I pray that the peace of God will rest upon you as you mourn the loss of your loved one.

  26. Brian, Kendra and Family: I am sorry to hear about Harris passing. My sincere condolences.
    Susan MacLeod

  27. We are so very sorry to hear about Harris.I worked with him a number of years at Whynot Services.He was a very nice and thoughtful man.He will be surely missed by all who knew him.

  28. I feel lucky to have met him. He was very kind to me and I will remember that always! Beautiful slide show. So sorry for your loss.

  29. Brian, Kevin and Deborah and Family; So very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My deepest condolences!

  30. Deborah,Brian,Kevin and families,
    We are very sorry to hear about Harris.I got to know Harris from working with Beulah over the years at the Met.He was a kind man who always had a smile on his face.Please accept our deepest condolences. R.I.P. Harris.

  31. To the family of Harris Oickle, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences on this sad occasion. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

    With sincerest sympathy
    Sterling Belliveau, MLA

  32. Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Merv and Bernadette Hartlen

  33. Our condolences to the Harris family. I remember Harris well and I went to school with his daughter Debby. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time..May God Bless

  34. To all of Harris’s family and especially Audrey
    Oh my, another good one taken from “on the hill”! These past few years have taken its toll. My most sincere condolences to you all. Audrey, I remember Harris and I would always have at least one waltz when the two of you would come to the Legion dances. Take care and remember – memories last forever!

  36. Our condolences to the family of the late Harris Oickle , he always had time to tell a story or two . He will be greatly missed

  37. To Harris’ family,
    Your Dad was a kind and unassuming man- a real gentleman.He worked with my father many years ago and Dad always had great repect for him.
    Our family will be thinking of you all during this sad time.
    Holly (Lewis) Smith

  38. Brian, Kevin and family members, we send sincere sympathies on the loss of your Father. The passing of a loved one is never easy and no words can fill the void, but memories of better days will help to ease the pain..God bless you all.

  39. We are very sorry for your loss.Harris was a great friend and I worked with Harris for 19 years.He will be missed.

  41. To Deborah, Brian, Kevin and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Harris will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  42. Our Sincere Condolences to the Oickle Family on the loss of their Dad, Harris Oickle. May you find Comfort among Family, Friends, and the Good Times you have shared with him.

    John & Debbie

  43. My deepest condolences to Harris’ family. I worked with Harris for five or so years at the plumbing shop. He was a great guy, often kidding me, but he knew his job and I learned a lot from him. I still remember most of what I learned and it’s been very useful over the years when working on my own house. May your memories of the good times keep you strong during this difficult time and may Harris rest in peace.

    Norwood Whynot (Gaven’s brother)

  46. Sorry to hear of Harris’s passing, may the memories you hold help you get through the days ahead

  47. To the Oickle Family
    Harris was a good man always with a big smile and a story. Never missed an opportunity to say hello and have a chat your loss is shared by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  48. Brian, Kendra and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. Harris always had time for a chat. Our condolences to the family.

  49. Dear Brian, Kendra and family,

    Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. I hope you find ease from your grief in your cherished memories and that you find comfort in the company of family and friends.

    Sheree Chandler

  50. Dear Brian, Kendra, and family,

    I was really saddened to hear about Harris. I got to know him quite well when I helped look
    after Beulah. He was a dear man. My thoughts are with you. Take care.

  51. To the family of Harris Oickle.
    Harris was a very nice person and will be missed by all that knew him.
    Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
    Cherish all of the great memories that you had with Harris and he will be with you forever.

  52. Dear Audrey and Oickle Family:
    I was so sorry to hear about Harris’s passing. He was a great person and we had so much fun
    Playing cards etc. at Joyce and Danny’s home. Harris was a kind loving man, I know your time
    Together Audrey was filled with many loving memories, so keep these close to your heart in the hard
    Times ahead. If there is anyway I can ease some of the pain, I am only a phone call away.
    Love Barbara Brooks

  53. To the family my condolences to all of you. I have found memories of your dad. He was a special man to many of us. God bless you all.

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