Robert Cecil Harrison

Robert Cecil Harrison

January 26th, 1950 – March 13th, 2026

It is with profound sadness and extreme heartbreak that the family announces

the passing of a wonderful Brother, Uncle, Neighbor and friend. Robert (Bob)

Harrison passed peacefully on March 13th, 2026, surrounded by his loving and

supportive family after a long, but courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario on January 26th, 1950, to Bill and

Estelle Harrison (both predeceased) and then he moved to Sudbury for

his formative years.

Robert was a loving Brother and a good friend to many. Loving Brother to James Harrison predeceased, (wife Audrey Harrison), Gary Harrison predeceased, (wife Jo-Anne Harrison), Sister Vicki Harrison, (Kimberly Narozanski).

He was a Favorite Uncle to Leslie Harrison (Phil Thibault), Jodie Harrison

Comtois (Phil Comtois), Jamie Harrison (Lisa Harrison), Shari Harrison & fondly

remembered by extended family members.

Also, lovingly remembered by his great nieces Kallista, Avery and his great

nephews Riley and Jaden.

Robert held a soft spot in his heart for Avery and Riley with whom he enjoyed

spending quality time with them in Garson.

He will be forever missed by his many cousins and network of friends.

Robert spent most of his career in the industrial wholesale shipping business in

Western Canada where he rose to the ranks of Lead Supervisor for over 20 years

and later in life joined the Toronto Team before coming back home to Sudbury.

Robert’s greatest love was his family, having and enjoying his fur babies, dogs

& feline friends, family holidays, fishing, cheering on his Canucks, celebrating

occasions with Buddies at the Nickel City “Nic“and lively conversations.

Robert was a great dog walker to his furry friends Lola, Brandy and Buster.

Anyone who knew Robert would appreciate his story telling, his great sense of

humor & wit, his kindness & passions that will be remembered by all who

knew him.

Thank you to his niece Leslie who was so helpful, especially the past few

months and thank-you to the great Doctors, Nurses, Support Workers at Science

North and to his favorite nurse Tammy.

Donations can be made in Robert’s memory to the Northern Cancer Foundation

and Sudbury Pet Save.

Cremation services provided by Simple Wishes of the North, Sudbury and Crystal Crematorium.

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