Rolston P. Harrietha
Lieu de naissance : Sydney Mines, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de naissance : 14 janvier 1935
Lieu de décès : North Sydney, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 27 février 2011
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we, the family of Rolston Harrietha, announce his passing. Rolston died peacefully at home on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, at 1:55 p.m.
Born in Sydney Mines, he was the son of the late John and Mary Harrietha.
Rolston is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley (Matthews); his two daughters, Roslyn (Reg) Driscoll, Halifax, Belinda Cox, Coxheath; his three granddaughters, Sacha Harrietha, Brittany Cox and Rose Harrietha; his two grandsons, Joseph Harrietha and Peter Driscoll. Also surviving are his brother, Lavato (Marie) Harrietha, Sydney Mines; his sister, Ammerillis Capstick, P.E.I.; and his sister-in-law, Marie (Daniel) Scott, North Sydney.
He was predeceased by his two sons, Calvin, in infancy, Blain P. in 2009, and his brother, Ferdinand.
Rolston worked at Princess Colliery for 12 years and then at UCCB as an electrical instructor for 25 years until his retirement in 1990.
The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Hickey and all other doctors who looked after Rolston over the years, VON and Palliative Care, Susan MacKenzie for her special care and his special friend, Peter Donovan who spent countless hours with Rolston. Special thanks to Bob Francis and staff for their compassion and thoughtfulness during such a difficult time.
There will be no visitation. A family burial will take place at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
Donations may be made to Cape Breton Cancer Unit or Palliative Care.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to d.francis@ns.sympatico.ca.
