Orville E. Harvey

Orville E. Harvey, 94, of New Ipswich and formerly of Minot, North Dakota died Thursday September 25, 2008 at the Good Shepherd Healthcare Center in Jaffrey after a period of failing health.

Mr. Harvey was born in Netherhill, in the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada on November 27, 1913, son of the late Edgar and Mabel (Robinson) Harvey. He attended schools in Canada and during World War II served with the Canadian Air Force.

Mr. Harvey worked as a purchasing agent for several gold mines throughout Canada before moving to Minot, North Dakota in 1964. He was very proud of becoming a naturalized United Statescitizen in 1970. He was employed at the First Presbyterian Church until his retirement in 1978. Mr. Harvey continued to live in Minot until moving in June to New Ipswich, NH to be with his daughter.

OnApril 24, 1948he married Kathleen F. Gibbons. She preceded him in death in 1989as did Mr. Harveys sister Hazel Boswellin 1998.

Mr. Harvey is survived by his daughter Joanne Meshna of New Ipswich; his granddaughter Jenny Meshna of Ayer, MA; his friend Fred Meshna, also of Ayer, MA,and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Harveys name to the Good Shepherd Healthcare Centers Activity Fund, 20 Plantation Drive, Jaffrey, NH 03452

There will be no calling hours.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.