A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was born in Halifax, the son of the late Henry and Gwendoline (Hooper) Churchill. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Barbara (Whitford), sons Philip (Rebecca) and Glenn (Tracy), and grandchildren Megan, Christopher, and Matthew. He was predeceased by his siblings Ray, Bernie, George, and Helen (Paddon).
Harry spent his career in health administration first as Director of Finance and Personnel at the VG Hospital then as the Executive Director of the Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, now the Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program (he was the foundation’s first employee), retiring in 1994. Harry received a kidney transplant in 1977, and the family has always been very grateful to the donor family for their gift. Harry was a long time member of Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Birch Cove, serving as Treasurer and Warden. He also served on many Anglican Diocesan Committees over the years. Harry was an honorary member of the Rotary Club of Halifax and past member of Mayflower Curling Club. Harry volunteered throughout the community. He served as Vice-President and Treasurer of the Nova Scotia Branch of the Kidney Foundation of Canada and chaired the committee which established a summer dialysis program for kidney patients allowing them to have a vacation on PEI while continuing treatments. He was also a member of the Canadian Cancer Society, Nova Scotia Division committee which established their lodge in Halifax. He served on the executive as well as many committees of the Halifax Rotary Club and was President in 1994/95. He was a recipient of the Paul Harris award from the Rotary Club. He was a member of the Nova Scotia Home Care Advisory Council, Provincial Health Council and served as President and Treasurer of the Bedford PC Riding Association. Harry was a recipient of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee medal and received many certificates of appreciation for his volunteer work. Harry enjoyed woodworking at home as well as with the Rotary Club at the IWK Hospital to build furniture for disabled children.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, January 24 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 25 at 11:00 am at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, 3 Dakin Dr, Halifax, with Rev. Elliott Siteman officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Nova Scotia Branch or Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Birch Cove.
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