We sorrowfully announce the passing of (John) David Harris, aged 70, in St. Paul's Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a 15-month valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Son of George William and Eileen Leaycraft (Cornwall) Harris and beloved brother of Marion (Wendy), Michael (Dian), Barbara (Colin), Brian (Carole) and Christopher (Margaret), David had 15 nieces and nephews: Steven, Tracey, Jamie, Jennifer, Stephanie, Ben, Kathleen, Emily, Robin, Kelley, Jillian, Robert, Michael, Katherine, and Corey who predeceased him, as well as 14 great nieces and nephews. David enjoyed spending time with all of them at our biennial family reunions.
A Celebration of Life will be held for David at the Cornwall family cemetery in Ashcroft at a later date.
Donations in his memory may be given to the Palliative Care Ward at St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver.
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