Obituary of Reginald Ervine Harnish

Age 84, Herring Cove, passed away July 19, 2021. He was a son of the late Irvin and Gladys Harnish.

He is survived by his wife, Rose (Hickey) of 64 years; daughters, Linda and Catherine; sons, Reginald Jr., Irvin and Stephen; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by daughter Janet; brother, Ronald; sister, Joyce and great grandson, Harlow.

Reginald was in the Halifax Rifles 1953, was a Master Warrant Officer in the Reserve Army for 34 years and a member of RCEME Association LAD 201. He worked at the HMC Dockyard as an engine fitter for 35 years. He was an avid hunter, horseshoe player and bowler. He built two houses in his lifetime. He was on the Ketch Harbour Rd. Combines Hockey Team in the 60’s, loved yard sales and looking for army collectables.

Arrangements are under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd 149 Herring Cove Rd. where visitation will be held Monday July 26 from 12-2pm followed by service in the chapel at 2pm. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, number of attendance is 55 people. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia. Interment to take place in the St. James Anglican Cemetery Herring Cove.