HARPER, Edwin Merton
Eddie, as he was known to friends and colleagues, passed away August 9, 2016 peacefully at home, at the age of 92.
He was born in Trenton, Nova Scotia on August 4, 1924, son of the late Lorrie and Ada (Dee) Harper and loving husband of Mary (Macaulay).
Eddie had a very long and distinguished career in the life insurance industry until the age of 89. Maritime Life was so confident in his abilities that they bestowed him with the honour of being their only independent broker in Atlantic Canada, E. M. Harper Insurance Ltd., which is still in operation today. The positive outlook and smile he had for everyone that crossed his path continued even after his massive stroke 3 years ago, especially towards his many friends at the Halifax Shopping Centre. He was a friend and mentor to many. He was known as "affable, loveable, easy going Ed".
He was an avid member of the Gaspers at Ashburn Golf Course, member of Northumberland Links Golf Club and Halifax Curling Club.
He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Macaulay) who was the love of his life, his best friend and travelling companion for over 63 years; his children Kim Harper Given, Sherri MacQuarrie (Ron), Kelly Fleming (Pat), Andrew Harper (Denise); Grandchildren Nathan, Cassandra (Brendan), Thomas, Jericho, Daniel, Haley (Mike), Bryan, James, Julia, Greg and Angus; Great grandchildren, Layla, Peyton and Xavier; brother-in-law Bryan Macaulay (Ellen) as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Vivian and an infant son Bradford.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a future date.
Special thanks to his personal caregivers over the past three years. Donations can be made to the QEII Foundation Palliative Care, 5657 Spring Garden Road, Parklane Mall Suite 3005, Halifax, NS B3J 3R4.
To send online condolences, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com