1929 – 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Andrew Orrest Harris of St. Albert
announce his passing on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 95 years.
Andrew will be remembered by his loving wife of 65 years, Ardelle; children: Evan
(Sandra), Tanys (David), and Collin (Robin); grandchildren: Laura (Stephen),
Geoffrey, Sarah (Kaylei), Caitlyn; great-grandchild: Sebastian; siblings: Elsie,
William, Norman, Tony (Sharon), Eddie and numerous other family members and
friends.
Andrew was predeceased by his parents, George and Mary; siblings, Aaron,
Victoria, Lee, Anne and infant twin sisters.
Andrew was born in Endeavour, Saskatchewan on March 27, 1929 to George and
Mary. He met the love of his life and best friend, Ardelle Lischynski and married in
1959. Andrew received his degree in Education at the University of Saskatchewan,
initially working in Canora before moving to Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1962 where
he taught for the rest of his career. He was a devoted husband and father as well
as a man of many passions including photography, woodworking, architecture,
music, wine making, gardening, travel, and later on in life, his grandchildren.
A Celebration of Andrew’s life will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00 am
in Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 9 Muir Drive, St. Albert.
An interment will follow at Northern Lights Cemetery, 15203 Campbell Road, NW, Edmonton,
Alberta.
Memorial donations may be made in the name of Andrew Harris to Inclusion
Alberta, 11724 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 or the War Amps- Champ
Program (donate.waramps.ca)
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff and Dr. Neuls at the
Jubilee Lodge Nursing Home in Edmonton for their care and compassion.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home
St. Albert Chapel
(780) 458-2222
