

HARRIS, Richard Leslie - Passed away peacefully at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Wednesday September 25, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Geraldine (nee Rowan). Loving father of Stephen Harris (Dini Romadani), Mark (Deidre) Harris and grandad of Bradley (Kyle), Kaitlyn, Ashley, Jacob, Nicolas, Matthew. He will be fondly remembered by his siblings Christine, Catherine, Robert, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Winnifred (nee Hogan) Blackledge, brother Edward. Richard and Geri were married April 3, 1965 and in 1975 brought their beautiful family to Canada. His first job in Canada was with Crawford Fittings. In 1987, together with his wife, he purchased The Drummond Inn and it was only up from there. Richard made lifelong friends wherever he went. Friends are invited to join the family at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls, visiting Sunday September 29, 2024 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday September 30, 2024 at 1 pm at St. Thomas More Church, with the Rite of Committal to follow at Lundy's Lane Cemetery. In memory of Richard, memorial contributions may be made to The Niagara Health Foundation (Walker Family Cancer Centre), and would be appreciated. Online condolences at pattersonfuneralhome.com
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