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Thurman "Ben" Harvey

HARVEY, THURMAN NORMAN "BEN"
(1930-2016)
Mr. Thurman N. "Ben" Harvey formerly of Seal Cove, Grand Manan Island passed away at the Grand Manan Nursing Home on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born in Seal Cove, the son of the late Leaman Harvey and Cordelia (Griffin) Maker.
Ben was a Corporal in The Royal Canadian Army for 12 years, having served in Korea as a tank driver and a gunner. Following leaving the Army, Ben was also a fisherman for most of his working life. Later in life he enjoyed many wonderful winters in Bonita Springs, FL, and returning to his home on Grand Manan where he had a mowing business in the summer time.
Ben is survived by one daughter Paula Harvey of Seal Cove, two sons; Ronald (Elizabeth) Harvey of Seal Cove, Norman (Elizabeth) Harvey of Sussex Corner,one sister Ann (William) Carvell of Long Reach, NB, his first wife and the mother of his children Mrs. Shirley (Benson) Harvey of Sussex, eleven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two step-daughters Leslie (Raymond) Clark of OH, Jane Gordon of NY, one step-son Martin (Rochell) McGann of ME, also six step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents he was predeceased in 2015 by his second wife Madeline (Fletcher) Harvey, one sister, Bessie Russell.
Visiting will take place at Ells Funeral Home from 6 to 8pm on Monday, March 14th. The Funeral Service will be from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 at 1:00pm. The interment will follow later in the spring at Hill Side Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the donor’s choice in memory of Ben.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.

 

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