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Robert Earl Harris, 88, of Marion, formerly of Randolph and Whitman, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wareham. Robert was the husband of 65 years to Dorothea A. (Reed) Harris of Marion. Born in Randolph, he was the son of the late Lester C. and Mildred (Whynot) Harris. He attended Whitman Public Schools and was a World War II Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Bunker Hill. Robert worked for McLaughlin Motors and was a technician for Armstrong Flooring in Braintree for 29 years. Robert enjoyed working in his yard, gardening and was an avid New England sports fan. Robert enjoyed ice skating, hockey and he was also a polite fisherman. He was a 60-year member of American Legion Post 22, Whitman and the Delano Kindred. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Ann M. Harris of Marion. He was the brother of the late Mildred P. Blanchard and Joseph T. Harris. He is also survived many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A graveside service was held Friday September 23, 2011 at the Old Landing Cemetery. |
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Deaths World War II United States Navy Veterans Old Landing Cemetery |
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Harris, Robert E. Harris, Dorothea A. (see Reed, Dorothea A.) Harris, Ann M. Reed, Dorothea A. (see Harris, Dorothea A.) |
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09/20/2011 |
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8: Communication Artifact |
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Documentary Artifact |
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