George Harris August 29, 1931 - November 2, 2026

Chief Warrant Officer George Harris CD (ret) 1931-2026

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Harris or “Jarge” or “Newf” (which he was often called in the Canadian Armed Forces), at the age of 95. George lived a long and illustrious life. Born in Lethbridge, Newfoundland, he was the second eldest of 16 children born to Edmund Harris and Lillian Keats. After working in lumber camps doing various jobs and working on building a dam, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1954. As a mechanical and electrical systems technician, George was posted to Germany (twice), France (twice), Quebec (twice), Nova Scotia (twice), Ontario (twice), Saskatchewan, Alberta (twice), Manitoba, and Yugoslavia. Travelling was in his blood as he saw the world with his family. He retired in 1986 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, the highest rank in the Canadian Armed Forces as a non-commissioned officer.

Anyone who met George knew he did not suffer fools nor did he yield from his opinions. He was known for his colourful story-telling, joke-telling, yodelling, playing the “face organ” even while doing a jig. In his spare time, he was scrounging for items which he re-purposed, fishing, reading, playing cribbage, or doing puzzles. Something to fix? Give it to George as he could fix just about anything that didn’t have a computer chip. He enjoyed his summers relaxing with Dora in their trailer by the sea in Elliston. Tetley tea with evaporated milk and at least 6 teaspoons of sugar was his beverage of choice.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Edmund and Lillian; sisters: Dorothy, Daisy, Maxine, Dora, Joyce, Olive, and Thelma and brothers: Rex, Winston, and Adolph; Elisabeth, his first wife of 41 years; and his son-in-law Michael Michaud. He leaves to mourn him, his wife of 26 years, Dora, his 3 children, Linda Harris, Diane May, and Ed (Deb) Harris; his step-children Clifford (Christine) Hobbs, Gary (Peggy) Hobbs, Cindy (Keith) Oldford, and Craig (Corina) Hobbs. Also to mourn him are 6 grandchildren Derek (Terri), Clifford, Rachel (Duffy), Gillian, Nicole, Danielle (Levi) and great-grandchildren Sienna, Ayla, Lincoln, Talon, Avery, Grayson, Carrero, Eros, Hadley and a baby to be; and his step grand-children, Megan, Matthew, Kaylon, Mark, Neil, and Graham; he also leaves his sisters and brothers : Bert (Fronie), Lena, Ersie (Calvin), Joan (Junior) and Roy (Peggy) and nieces and nephews, too numerous to name.

Cremation has taken place. At George’s request, there will be no memorial service.  In his memory donations may be made to the War Amps.