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Paul Harris Obituary

Paul F. Harris of Wellesley, April 30, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late, Mary Elizabeth (McGrail) Harris. Devoted father of John F Harris and his wife Ellen and their son Brian of Wells, ME, Maureen F. Harris of Wellesley, Paul F. Harris Jr. and his wife Janet and their children Connor, Fay and Spencer of Newton, Stephen G. Harris and his wife Cilsy and their children Daniel, Patrick and Alex of Natick, David J. Harris and his wife Lynn and their children Lauren (Harris) Carter, Gregory and Kathryn of Natick, Richard J. Harris and his wife Laurette and their children Jeffrey, Mary and Justin of Simi Valley, CA and Elizabeth (Harris) Fish and her husband James and their children Jessica and Jenna of Franklin. Also survived by sisters-in-law Eleanor (McGrail) Regan of Wellesley, Marie McCarthy of Canton, Susanne McGrail of Andover and Polly Harris of Belmont and many nieces and nephews. Brother of the late John Harris, Sister Catherine Marie, Robert Harris and Mary (Harris) Ellis. World War II Army Veteran. 40-year Employee of Boston Edison Company. Paul was also very involved with the Wellesley Little League, Boy Scouts Troop 186, Wellesley and St. Paul's Church, Wellesley. Graduate of Boston College class of 1947. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 washington St. (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, Friday, May 3 at 9:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday, May 2 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to St. Paul Church, 502 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02482. Online guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellelsey 781-235-4100

Published by The Wellesley Townsman from May 2 to May 9, 2013.
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Beth and family

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know you loved your dad very much. I never met him but I know by the way you always spoke of him that he was a very caring and loving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Janice Bowman

May 3, 2013

An amazing man, the legacy for such a fantastic family (tribute to his great choice in life partners too!!). Love and joy is evident in your actions and ALL the pictures!! They are tangible evidence of the joyful times you all shared together. A beautiful testimony to a life well lived. Remember all the good times shared with a man with a perpetual smile.
Heather, Tori, Alex, Michael, Julia and Dharma

May 2, 2013

The Harris family,
We are very sadden to hear about the passing of such a special Dad,G-Dad. I remember talking with him at sports events and how proud he was of his family. A man like him will be truly missed.
Love to all of the Harris family.
The Hotz Family

Susan Hotz

May 2, 2013

To the Harris family,
My deepest sympathies to you all. Your dad was a special guy. Ever present during my youth at church, Little League and Troop 186 meetings in the parish hall. You could always bank on a warm greeting and encouragement during scout meetings. God bless and may he rest in peace.

Nick Reggio

May 2, 2013

I am sorry I forgot to sign my Name. mt entry spoke of his Aunts

Joanne Hyde

May 2, 2013

I was sorry to hear of your Fathers death.
I knew him and his siblings my whole life as my Aunts were very close to Mame and Hellie. He was such a nice man. I saw him recently at my Cousins Wake.He was so alert and enjoyed talking about Watertown. He was telling me about his Grandchildren.

May 2, 2013

John, Ellen and Harris Family, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your happy memories fill your hearts at this time.

John & Jeanne Rogers

May 2, 2013

Maureen, Paul, Beth, John, Stephen, David & Richard - we are thinking of you all with love. I was so proud and always happy to call Paul UNCLE. He really was one in a million!
I can see his smile in every one of you.
~ Ellen, Doug & Timmy

Ellen McGrail Waddill

May 1, 2013

Mr. Harris was a very special man and I am very glad that he was a part of my life. He had a great smile and he could make me laugh. We could talk about anything, sometime we agreed and sometimes not. He always made me and my parents feel welcome when we went to visit him and Maureen. Today I remembered so many fun times I enjoyed with him. My family and I want to send our thoughts and prayers to the Harris family.

Cheryl White

May 1, 2013

Dear Beth and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. We've always had the utmost respect for him and thought he was the nicest man. When we think of the word gentleman, it describes your dad to a "tee." You are all in our thoughts and prayers, and have our sympathies.
Love, Phil & Jean Cormier, Westbrook, Maine

May 1, 2013

Our hearts go out to you at the loss of such a wonderful, kind and loving man. We will miss him.

John & Maria (Mary Ann) McKiernan

May 1, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Mr, Harris. I remember spending many days over at the house and he was always a great guy!

Mark Wollaston

May 1, 2013

The McKee family had the privledge to be the neighbors of the Harris family. Although I was a young girl when we moved from MA, I always remember the beaming smile, the twinkle in the eye, and lighthearted nature of Mr. Harris. He was a wonderful father to all his children and they are a testiment to him. May he rest in peace and may his family be comforted in the knowledge that he was loved by so many.

Terry Mckeef Fitzgerald

May 1, 2013

I am sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. He was a wonderful friend,a wonderful father and grandfather. We will all miss him greatly.

Olga Bowen

May 1, 2013

Dianna and I are thinking of you and remembering this lovely man.

Katya Bowen

May 1, 2013

Thinking of you all. May your memories sustain you and give you strength.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dee & Becca Fransman

May 1, 2013

My family and I had the honor to meet and spend time with Mr Harris on several occasions...in Southern CA, Massachusetts and Maine. When you were around Paul, he always made you feel like you were part of the family. We'll miss you Papa!

Kevin, Sandra, Stephanie & Lindsay Underwood

May 1, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Harris passing. He was a wonderful loving man and he will be missed. Love the Tocci family

Stephen Tocci

May 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Harris family.Paul will be missed.

Bob Ellis

May 1, 2013

Beth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved and enjoyed your Dad.

Debbie Pirelli Rich

May 1, 2013

Mr. Harris epitomized his role as a dad, provider and neighborhood mentor. True gentleman with lots of spirit. I feel blessed to have known Him growing up and may He rest in blissful eternity. I will always treasure His trips to the dump.....always an adventure. God love Him. Dougie Corrigan

April 30, 2013

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