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Raymond Harkin Obituary

SCITUATE Raymond Harkin, of Scituate, October 21, 2008 age 79. Loving husband of Barbara (Eckard) Harkin. Devoted father of Kathleen L. Peet of Maple Grove, MN, Shawn C. Harkin of Plymouth, Sheila D. Sokolow of Norcross, GA, S. Eileen Garland of Carver, M. Timothy Harkin of N. Scituate, RI, Linda T. Bilbo of Eastham, James R. Harkin of Plymouth, P. Daniel Harkin of Fall River, Carrie V. David of Haverhill and the late Sandra Michelle Harkin. Brother of Norma C. Harkin of Lasaunne, Switzerland. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Harkin will be private with an interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. At the familys request, in lieu of flowers donations in Raymonds name may be made to the Salvation Army, chapter of ones choice. Arrangements by the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, Scituate, MA. Richardson-Gaffey F.H. 781 545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2008.

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Brenda

October 28, 2008

Jamie and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Stacie Emanuel

October 24, 2008

Tim, Lisa and Harkin Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keep warm memories close to your hearts.
Take care at this very difficult time.

Terry DeFilippo (Snow)

October 24, 2008

Eileen and Family
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Tara Wilson Lumnah

October 24, 2008

Jamie,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

October 24, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Art Garland

October 23, 2008

Here's a story about Ray;
I am a son-in-law of Ray more fondly and jokingly known as one of the out-laws. For many years I would always address Ray as "Mr. Harkin", every night I would go to the house and pick up his daughter (My wife Eileen) and, sounding like the infamous Eddy Haskel, would say "Hello Mr. Harkin", I would promptly get a response indicating that I could call him "Ray". He would say "Oh for heavens sake Art call me Ray!" I always felt obligated to call him by his first name; it took me a long time.

Good bye "Ray" I will miss you dearly.

Art

christine ruggiero

October 23, 2008

to the harkin family i am a co worker of jamie i just want to say i am very sorry for your loss i will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers in this very sad time

Judy Gallego

October 23, 2008

Dear Jamie:
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Trish Donahue

October 23, 2008

Mrs.Harkin & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr.Harkin was always such a kind man. I have many fond memories of him. My prayers are with you all during this dificult time.

God Bless You,
Trish Donahue

Ed Brewster

October 23, 2008

Bobby:
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. We go back a long way and we spent many a happy day together in many computer rooms. I have fond memories of Ray and will always remember is good humor.

Ed Brewster

The Wells Family

October 23, 2008

May the Lord comfort you during this period of loss. Our prayers are with you always.

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