John N. Harris

John N. Harris obituary, Brookline, MA

John N. Harris

John Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 22 to Nov. 29, 2014.
John Nathaniel Harris, age 95, of Maitland, FL, formerly of Winchester, MA, on Thursday, November 20, 20l4. Beloved husband of Dr. Carole Ruth Harris. Loving father of Charles R. Harris, Gary W. Harris & his wife Janet, and step-father of Heidi E. Hass & her husband Edward, and Laura M. Schulkind. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Hass, Rachelle Smyth & her husband Zachary, and Katie Bowen and great grandfather of Isabel and Micah. Fond uncle to his nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington on Monday, November 24, 20l4 at 11:00am. Burial at Montefiore Cemetery, Woburn. Memorial observance will be in Florida. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, www.ushmm.org. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Jerry Deener

December 22, 2014

John was one of my favorite people on Kwajalein. I think he was one of the smartest people I ever met and I had the privilege of playing one of the two harpsichords he build while on the island.

December 20, 2014

I true gentleman that enhanced the life and technical expertise of Kwajalein

Jim Caskey RCA/GE KREMS

Carole Ballard

November 28, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of John. We so enjoyed getting to know him here at Thurston House. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Carole & Joe

Noreen Porter

November 22, 2014

Dr Harris Iam so sorry for the loss Of Mr.Harris > As you know I was very fond of him.Please know you are in my thoughts.

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