Obituary of Harris Haughn

Harris William Haughn 74, West LaHave, Lunenburg County. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at home surrounded by those he loved, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Bradford and Lugene (Richards) Haughn. At the young age of sixteen, Harris began his ventures at sea with the Shell Oil Company and later spent many years working as a stationary engineer on the gypsum boats. As much as he enjoyed his life at sea, his love for his family compelled him to seek employment closer to home thus securing a position with Nova Scotia Power. In 1966, he began a successful career as chief engineer at the Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater and later moved to the new facility, South Shore Regional Hospital on Glen Allan Drive, retiring in 1993. Harris was a sports enthusiast, he spent many hours with family and friends on the golf course from early spring to late fall. During the winter months, he could be found at the bowling alley or the hockey arena, he was an avid Montreal Canadians fan. His greatest passion was reserved for his Labrador retriever Pal and Smokey the cat. Harris enjoyed his home on the banks of the LaHave River where he spent happy hours with his family boating. He was a gifted model ship builder completing a replica of the Bluenose and his latest project was detailed replica of the Titanic. Harris was a former member of the Pleasantville and District Fire Department. Harris will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his devoted wife of 50 years, Shirley (Burgess); sons, Harris “Jr / Billy” (Julie); Curt (Wanda); daughter, Kimberly. Grandchildren, Samantha, Chelsea, Morgan, Jordan, Justin, Jenna, Luke, Candace and Nicholas. He was predeceased by infant son, Gregory. He is also survived by sisters, Catherine Knock, New Minas, Marion LeBlanc, LaHave, Helen Hebb, Hebbville, sister in law, Muriel Haughn; brothers, Robert (Cecelia); Paul (Jean), both of West LaHave. He was predeceased by brother, Cyril. The family has requested no visitation at the funeral home. Funeral 2:30 p.m., Friday in Pleasantville Baptist Church, Pleasantville. Rev. Quincy Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the West LaHave Cemetery, West LaHave. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Pleasantville Baptist Church or charity of choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com