Harry Nesbitt Harry William Nesbitt, of Stratford passed away at Stratford General Hospital on September 13,2013, in his 87th year. Born in a “log cabin” on a Moncreift area farm in Huron County, he was the son of the late Blake and Harriette (MacQuarrie) Nesbitt. Harry attended S.S. # 1 Wallace and Elma Townships and Listowel High School. His education was delayed when as a 17 year-old he joined the Navy in 1944. During 1947-48 he attended Stratford Teachers’ College and received his B.A. from the University of Western Ontario. He also received a History Specialist and a Specialist in Special Education from the University of Toronto. He taught for 37 years in the elementary and secondary schools, including the last sixteen years at Stratford Northwestern Secondary School. He served on Stratford City Council from 1988-1991 and 1994-1997. He was a member of Central United Church, the Stratford Kiwanis Club for over 40 years, the Royal Canadian Legion, the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association, the Retired Teachers of Ontario, the Probus Club, the International Lunch Bunch and the Lakeside Active Adults Association. Harry enjoyed appearing in “Many Hands” and “the Outdoor Donnelly’s” at the Blyth Theatre and also appeared in several productions with the Stratford Community Players. Their farm north of Seaforth, which included a large garden and 20 acre woodlot, became a retreat for Harry and Mabel and their family for 57 years. Beloved husband of Mabel (Campbell) Nesbitt, whom he married at Winthrop Manse in McKillop Township on June 27, 1953. Dear father of Rochelle Clayton of Orange, California, Richard Nesbitt and wife Lucy of Toronto, Steven Nesbitt and wife Carol of Stratford, Chris Nesbitt and wife Tracee of London, Brian Nesbitt and wife Sharon of Listowel and Ken Nesbitt and wife Effie of Mitchell. Loving grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Vadis Wood of Brampton, twins the late Lionel Nesbitt and wife Loraine of Owen Sound and Donald Nesbitt and wife Donna of Stratford. Dear brother-in-law of CarolAnn Jones and husband Paul of McTier, Arnold Campbell and wife Margie, Les Campbell and wife Gayle all of Seaforth, as well as Marjorie Dillon and husband Hardy of Kitchener. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and their families. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Randolph Nesbitt and in laws Walter and Muriel McClure of Seaforth. Relatives and friends may call at the James A. Rutherford Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford on Tuesday September 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Army Navy Air Force Veterans Branch 261 of Stratford will be holding a service at the funeral home at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday September 17. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford on Wednesday September 18 at 11 a.m. Rev. Kathi Urbasik-Hindley will officiate. Interment will be in Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice through the funeral home. www.jarfh.com