Obituary of Olive Martha Buchanan (Harris)

93, Halifax, passed away March 14, 2014 at home. Born in P.E.I., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lucey (Vessey) Harris. Olive worked many years looking after children, which she truly loved doing and enjoyed volunteering at the Spryfield Legion where she was a chartered member. She is survived by son, Robert (Cathy), Tantallon; grandchildren Lena (Jay), Windsor, Vincent (Robin), Timberlea; great granddaughters, Paige and Sydney; step son, John (Liz), Halifax; step daughter, Marie Lavers, Windsor; sisters, Edna Comeau, Wanda Olaziola, both of Halifax; Helen Fostasty, Toronto, Ont.; cousin Burnham (Sharon) Gaff and family; several neices and nephews. She was predeceased by husband Norman; brothers, Robert, Leslie, Ralph, James, Thomas, Peter; sisters, Anna Laplante, Gloria Crouse, Nancy Bodnaruk, Marion Lushney; step son Donald. Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd. (477-5601) 149 Herring Cove Rd., where visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday March 18. Funeral service will be 11a.m. Wednesday March 19 from the funeral home chapel, reception to follow. Interment to take place in Oakridge Memory Gardens Lower Sackville. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of  Nova Scotia or charity of one’s choice.