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HARRISON, Norman Arthur Peacefully, at Central Park Lodge, Ottawa, on May 2, 2005, age 84, after a long battle with cancer and dementia. Devoted husband of Joyce for almost 59 years. Dad to David (Joan) and Jennifer (Kevin). Granddad to Peter (Wendy) and Libby (Phil). Great-Granddad to Ethan and Grace. After immigrating to Canada from England with Joyce and David in 1951, Norman became a pioneer in the Canadian space program, work which took him from Shirley's Bay, Ontario to Fort Churchill, Manitoba and Lompoc, California, and earned him a favourable mention in Time magazine for his resourceful use of fishing line to avert an unfortunate occurrence on the launch pad. After he retired in 1980, he and Joyce enjoyed their cottage on the Rideau Canal and extensive driving trips around North America. They lived in Ottawa's west end for many years, and moved to Central Park Lodge in 1998. Their family is profoundly grateful for the considerate, kind and professional care given to them by the staff there and by Dr. Lisa Cross. At Norman's request, there will be no funeral. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please consider the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 5/4/2005