Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Harriett first introduced herself to me when I was the Associate Minister at First Baptist Halifax, and she was looking to go to a missions event - Aaron and Erica Kenny were to speak at First Baptist Dartmouth - and she cold-called me at the office wondering if I might offer her a ride "since I would need to pass by Northwood to get to the bridge". One Caper has a soft spot for another, and it really didn't take much convincing. With Harriett, it never did. Her nephew Kevin and I had been youth group friends in our teens and then fellow students in both our undergrad and MDiv programs. When I came to Northwood as the chaplain in 2012, it did not take long to discover that Harriett was one of my most committed spiritual care volunteers, with very firm notions of how things ought to be done. We did not always see eye to eye, but there was an underlying warmth and respect that allowed us to work together (more or less!) peacefully.
Harriett's record of service to the Lord and the greater Kingdom was impeccable, and I have no doubt that she has now heard those longed-for words, "well done, good and faithful servant, enter now into the joy of the Lord.". Sending my love and prayers to the family.
Blessings,
Rev. Renee Clark, chaplain at Northwood
CREMATION~CHAPEL~RECEPTION
