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Strachan; Harris James

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STRACHAN, Harris James “Sonny” of Liverpool, Queens County, died January 6, 2020, at the age of 80 after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s.
Sonny was born in Liverpool, NS on April 14, 1939 to the late Harris and Violet Elizabeth (Roy) Strachan.
He worked in Liverpool; first at the Liverpool Dairy and later at Bowater Mersey Paper Co. Ltd. He retired from Bowater in 1999. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed as a brother, uncle and by all who knew and loved him.
Sonny is survived by his wife Mary Ann; sisters Margaret Rice (Cornwallis, NS) and Lillian (Brian) Cunningham (Bridgewater); brother Walter (June)Strachan, Dartmouth, NS and close nephews John and Phillip Williams as well as many other nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his sister Shirley Goodine, brothers Cecil and Randolph.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Interment will be in Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Liverpool. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice or the SPCA. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chandlersfuneral.com.
A special thanks to all the staff at Fisherman’s Memorial Hospital, Mahone Bay Long Care, Queens Manor and Queens General Hospital who made this arduous journey a little easier.

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  1. Helen & David Fox

    So sorry to hear that Sonny has passed. Please except our condolences at this sad time.

  3. Judy Hyson

    Mary Anne,I am so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing.My condolences to you and his family.May he RIP.

  5. Stephen & Sally (Lake) Belding

    R.I.P Sonny you were our neighbour when we lived on George Street in Liverpool. You were always friendly and neighbourly. Condolences to your family…God bless.

  6. Cathy Parnell

    So saddened to read of Sonny’s passing. He was such a sweet man. My condolences to all his family. May you R.I.P

  7. Hugh Mosher

    So sorry to learn of Sonny’s passing. My memories go back probably 60 years when I first became close friends with his younger siblings. He was always a friendly guy that had time for a chat. I hope the memories will help of the family going forward.

  8. Shelley Boens

    So sorry to hear of Sonny passing. Keep his memories alive and him close to your hearts. Never easy that is for sure. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.

  10. Geraldine Cunningham.

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF Harris passing Had many chat’s & jokes .
    Thoughts & Prayers go to Mary Anne & family RIP Harris.

  13. Ann Sperry

    Maryann and family ,so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing ,extended sympathy to you all. Ann

  16. Barb Fralic

    Mary Ann, so sorry to hear of Harris passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Barb

  18. Robin Sperry

    So sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing .we were friends forever and he will be missed by all who knew him .sending condolences to all the family .

  21. Christopher Clarke

    Sorry to hear of Harris’ death. We had been friends since our Bowater days. My sympathy to his wife and family

  24. Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth

    Lillian, Wally and families – We are so sorry to hear about Sonny’s passing. I hadn’t seen him for many years but remember him well.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during these difficult times.
    Please accept our sincerest condolences.

  25. Melanie sarty

    Mary Anne ,
    My sincerest condolences to you and your family .I’ve only known Sonny for a short period of time but I had a fondness for him .I’ll remember Sonny for that smile and twinkle in his eye .We always had a few laughs which made my day !
    May Sonny rest in peace now .Take care Mary Anne .I will be thinking of you .

  26. Sandra Turpin

    Dear Mary Ann & Family:

    I was so saddened to learn of Harris’ passing. He was such a nice, friendly gentleman who loved to chat. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this very difficult time. Take care and may God Bless.

  27. Susan & Jim Hunt

    Lil & Family

    Sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
    Thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Susan & Jim

  28. David & Judy Whynott of mersey point

    I’m sorry to hear of sonny’s passing, we worked together at the Dairy and were friends all our life. Agreat guy to chat with and great all around guy.
    Rest in peace Sonny. Condolences to all his family at this sad time. Bless you all.

  30. Shelley (Rodney) Mansfield and Janet Whynot

    Mary Ann: Soo sorry for your loss. Sonny was one of dad’s best friends when I was growing up as a kid. Mom said he bought them a brand new sofa once and that was the first new piece of furniture she had. He was very giving and had a heart of gold! Even as I got older he would always stop and talk. I’m sure he’s up there having a time with dad and all his buddies. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

  31. Robert & Sally Fader

    Mary Anne & family:
    So sorry to hear of Harris’ passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  32. Deanna Oickle

    Mary Ann, so very sorry to hear of your husband, Sonny’s passing. Thinking of you during this difficult time xoxo ❤

  33. Willis & Corina

    To Maryanne and Family…we are sorry to hear the passing of Sonny…he was a GREAT neighbor when he lived beside us…he is now free from pain, and Flying High with the Angels…REST EASY Sonny!

  34. Doug and Sylvia Zwicker, Brian and Kim Mansfield

    So sorry to hear of sonny’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  35. Marie Wambolt

    Mary Anne.
    So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed talking to Sonny .He always had a smile . The memories you have of your life together will help get you through this difficult time .Take care .RIP Sonny .

  36. Mike and Tanya Milosevich

    Sonny became our friend while visiting Queens Manor this past year. Always enjoyed chatting with him. He will be missed. Our sincerest condolences go to his family. May God’s comfort, grace, and precious memories of Sonny sustain you through this time of loss.

  37. Linda & Robert Trainor

    Mary Ann, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & Harris’ family. Take Care & GOD Bless. HUGS!
    Linda & Robert Trainor

  38. Ronald & Mary Hutchins

    Please accept our sincere condolences. I worked with Walter and enjoyed the company of he and Jean many times.

  39. John

    My uncle was the kindest man I ever new. As kids he was always there for us. You wr I’ll be sadly missed we love you

  41. Eldrige/Phyllis whynot & Family

    So sorry to hear of sonny’s passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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