Obituary of Stewart Harris

August 7, 1945 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

July 26, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

R. Stewart Harris of Calgary, AB, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 78 years.

Besides his loving wife, Diane, Stewart is survived by his daughter, Ashley, his son-in-law, George, and his grandchildren, Jacob and Kinsley of Calgary; as well as numerous friends. Stewart was predeceased by his brother, Peter, his father, Roy, and his mother, Kathleen (Kap or Kay, nee Miller).

Stewart was born in Halifax, NS, on August 7, 1945, and grew up in Truro, NS. Stewart first graduated from Dalhousie University and then from Nova Scotia Technical College with a degree in Engineering, and married Diane in 1970. After living in Toronto, they moved to Calgary in 1976.

Stewart enjoyed over 20 years of retirement. He was continually expanding his knowledge of the world through conversations and reading, as well as having many hobbies, including skiing, sketching, sailing, woodworking, walking, hiking, biking, and in his younger years, playing the saxophone and tennis. While he traveled a lot for work, he greatly enjoyed travel for pleasure, including multiple trips to the West Coast, Europe (including trips with his parents, Diane and Ashley), and a family trip to New Zealand. He was committed to his community, having volunteered for The Calgary Stampede, Inn from the Cold, and Habitat for Humanity. Stewart was good and generous friend; he will be missed by many.

A gathering for friends and family will be held in Calgary, please contact a family member for details.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Nature Conservancy of Canada, #890-105 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, (403) 262-1253, natureconservancy.ca, or to CPAWS, 310-105 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, (403) 232-6686, cpaws-southernalberta.org.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Stewart’s family here.

In living memory of Stewart Harris, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB T2S 2L5, Telephone: 403-243-8200.