Harold Geddes
In Memoriam
Orphaned in the Halifax Explosion of 1917, he was adopted by Charles and Alice Geddes of Sackville.
On retirement from his job as a custodian at Mount Allison University, Harold became the community's volunteer caretaker. For more than 20 years he kept the town centre litter-free.
When work was done, he would sit at a local café, sipping hot tea and reading the daily papers. A keen, if crusty, observer of current events, he was seldom at a loss for a timely quip or comment.
Harold's devotion to civic tidiness earned him Sackville's Good Neighbour Award and, in 2000, the Mayor's Award for his 'pride, initiative, and interest in keeping Sackville neat and clean on a totally voluntary basis.'
Harold Geddes died on September 8, 2004. The streets of downtown Sackville will never seem quite the same. As one friend put it, 'He may not have had big feet, but he left awfully big shoes to fill.'
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 45° 53.873′ N, 64° 22.08′ W. Marker is in Sackville, New Brunswick, in Westmorland County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street (New Brunswick
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Wood Block / L'Edifice Wood (a few steps from this marker); The Henderson Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Copp Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ford Block (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Ferret Armored Car (about 180 meters away); HMCS/NCSM Sackville (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackville.
Also see . . .
1. The Idiosyncrasies of Memory: Marking the Life of Harold Geddes. Active History entry (Submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Harold W. Geddes. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
