Robert Moore Harris, 97, of Ontario, N.Y., passed away on Feb. 5.
He was born Aug. 9, 1909 in Rochester, N.Y., to Clara T. (Moore) Harris, M.D. and Charles R. Harris, M.D.; and stepmother, Anna M. Darrohn.
He resided in Ontario, N.Y. since 1937, and was a winter resident of Venice, Fla. since 1981.
Robert graduated from the University of Rochester in 1934.
He had a 39-year career at the State Bank of Ontario, retiring as an Officer and Director.
He was a WWII Veteran of the Navy.
Robert was recently honored for his 69 years of membership in Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ontario, where he served as treasurer for many years. Robert was a founding member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Community Chest, serving both organizations as treasurer. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Meyer-Ingraham Post in Ontario. His community service also included the Wayne Central School District as board member and president.
He loved music and attended his last outdoor jazz concert on Feb. 1 at the gazebo in Venice.
Robert Harris was a loving and kind husband, brother, father, cousin, great-grandfather, great-uncle, and friend to all whom he met.
He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Freda Nash, and brother, Gordon Harris of Webster, N.Y.
Survivors include his daughter, Jill Joseph of S. Padre Island, Tex.; son, John Harris and wife Mary of So. Bristol; brother, Charles R. Harris, M.D. of Berea, Ky.; granddaughter, Katherine H. Thut, Ph.D; son-in-law, David Thut, M.D.; great-grandsons, Ben and Chad Thut of Poulsbo, Wash.; grandson, Charles R. Harris; daughter-in-law, LeAnn S. Harris; great-grandson, Chase Harris; great-granddaughter, Tori Lee Harris of Damariscotta; granddaughter, Heather H. Harris of So. Bristol; and many loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held on the shore of Lake Ontario next summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Immanuel United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 75, Ontario, NY 14519 or to Venice United Church of Christ, 620 Shamrock Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293.
