Obituary of Harry McInerney

Harry was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, March 26, 1927, the youngest child of Judge Henry Owen and Catherine (MacDonald) McInerney. He passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2022, at Saint John Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Anne (Clarke), and his daughters Maureen, Anne (David Ingstrup) and Nancy (Lowell Peterman) and his sons Blake (Elaine Holmes), Owen, and John as well as 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brother George, his sisters Marion Watts, Margery Knoll, Christine, Mary, Dorothy Lunney, Eleanor Record, Rita Henneberry, Joan Kennedy, Catherine (Bobby) Lawson and Patricia.

Harry graduated from St. Vincent’s Boys School in 1945, Saint John High 1946, University of New Brunswick with a BA, in 1950 and UNB Law School (Saint John) 1957. He had a long career in various aspects of the law profession as a member of the Canadian Bar Association and was a lifetime member of the Law Society of New Brunswick.

Harry spent time with the Cadet Services of Canada and the Canadian Reserve Army. His hobbies included skiing, duck hunting with his boys, skating at Lily Lake, researching his family history, and spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending gatherings of the Saint Andrew's Society and the Saint Patrick’s Society. Later in life he loved to meet with his friends at the coffee shop.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John. Due to Covid 19 restrictions there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 11:00 am. Due to Covid-19 health measures placed on indoor gatherings by the Government of New Brunswick, all those 12 and older attending the service will be required to show proof of vaccination and a piece of government-issued ID or proof of medical exemption. Those unable to attend are welcome to view the service via Livestream. Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bobby’s Hospice or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed at www.BrenansFH.com