Thomas James 'Joe E' Morris
Thomas Morris, age 89, of Port Hawkesbury, N.S., passed away in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home April 13, 2016.
Joe was born in Sydney, the son of Thomas James and Caroline Margaret (MacKenzie) Morris.
Survived by daughters, Adrienne (Scott) Smith, Dundee; Jo Ann Armitage, St. George’s Channel; son, Jeff (Iryna Karaush) Morris, Vancouver; granddaughter, Helen (Neil) Morley, Ardoise; brothers, Harvey, East Bay; Earle (Sandra), Sydney, nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by wife, Jean (MacDonald) Morris; son-in-law, Jack Armitage; sister, Marguerite Burns, Texas.
An avid boater and fly fisherman. Served overseas in the Second World War in the Governor General’s Footguards Canadian Armoured Corps. He worked for General Motors, Sampson Motors, Atlantic Concrete, and operated Imperial Oil Bulk Plant. Member of Port Hawkesbury Curling Club and The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43. A great sport, storyteller, friend and gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him.
Many thanks to Dr. Collins, the staff of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home, Inverness Home Care and especially Mary and Evelyn.
Memorial service and reception at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury, 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16th.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com.
Memorial donations may be made to The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 43, Port Hawkesbury, or a charity of your choice.
