The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, November 15, 2013 HARRIS, Fannie Rose (Bellman) "Rose"; loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many passed away on November 13th at the age of 93. Rose was born December 20, 1919 in Grand Bank, Newfoundland to Captain James Curtis (Belbin) Bellman and Eleanor Ann Noseworthy. At 8 years of age she experienced the earthquake and tidal wave that devastated much of the coast of the Burin peninsula. She later moved with her family to Halifax and then to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. An athlete from an early age, she was recognized by the Yarmouth Sports Hall of Fame as part of the gold medal winning swimming and basketball teams that brought recognition to Yarmouth from 1935 to 1938. Later, with her husband Everett Harris, she honed her skills in golf. She was a member of the Spalding Hole in One Club and a repeat ladies champion at the Yarmouth Golf Club. She was an avid bridge player, winning several trophies. Rose was famous for her skills as a cook and was gifted in her ability to create a fine dining experience with basic ingredients. Her apple pie was legendary in her wide circle of friends and family. Rose is survived by her children Lorenzo (Sharon) Harris, Susan (Pat) Eldridge, David (Coral) Harris, and Judy (David) Sollows, grandchildren Kim, Karrie, Cathy, Stuart, Scott, Susan, Michael, Michelle, Jake, Cody, Clark and Adam as well as several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters Annie in childhood and Gwen (Huston), brothers Wilson and Lorenzo Bellman, husband Everett, daughter Eleanor and son James. There will be no visitation at Rose’s request. A celebration of her life will be held at Beacon United Church on Saturday, November 16th at 2:00 pm with Rev A. D “Bill” Newell and Rev. Sharon Lohnes officiating. Interment will follow in Chebogue Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Congregational Church of Chebogue Preservation Society or a charity of choice. Deepest appreciation is expressed to the wonderful staff at Nakile Home for Special Care and to Dr. Roland Muise for their kind attention during her final years. Online condolences may be made to the family at sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net