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HARMON, Donald R.
Donald R. Harmon, 86, of Portland, husband of the late Caroline (Laczak) Harmon passed away Thursday (November 22, 2012) at Middlesex Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles and Antoinette (Coache) Harmon. Born on September 8, 1926 in Champlain, NY, he lived in Portland for the last 55 years. He was a self-employed builder in Portland for most of his life and was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Elks Club, the Portland Exchange Club and he enjoyed playing golf and cards. He leaves his sons, Rodney Harmon and his wife, Alycia of Portland, and Scott Harmon of Portland; a daughter, Kim Harmon of Portland; five brothers, Charles Harmon of Lockport, NY, Paul Harmon of Houston, TX, Douglas Harmon of Durham, James Harmon of Woodstock, and Sidney Harmon of Middletown; three sisters, Joyce Demmer of Portland, OR, Carolyn Looby of Woodstock, and Denise Roberts of Colchester; three grandchildren, Donald, Derek and Kelsey; a great-grandchild, Logan; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Muriel Handley and Nancy Harmon.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday November 29, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. at Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald HARMON
January 1, 2013
Happy New Year's Daddy and Mommy.. Hard to believe you are both gone now.. Hope you are happy to be together again. I miss you so much. I love you both.
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Daddy..I miss you more than you know.. I know you are with Mommy this Christmas so you are in good hands..Enjoy your first Christmas together in a long time.. Love and miss you both. Merry Christmas..
Kim
Tim Hughes
December 9, 2012
To Rodney and the entire Harmon family,
My sadness at your loss is tempered by the fond memory of your father who gave me a job in the early 80's after your mother and I were in the machinist's training program. He was a great person to work for and my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
My deepest sympathies...
December 9, 2012
Kim, Rodney and Scott - I'm so sorry about your dad's passing. I don't check the Hartford Courant, I look at the Middletown Press. I worked for your father about 42 years ago, he always called me " Benny ". Hope all of you " kids " are doing well. Sincerely Raymond Harris
Sue Tyler
November 27, 2012
Kim,
So sorry for the loss of your dad.
Sincere sympathy,
November 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow
Rick Junokas & family
Susan Klemba-Arsenault
November 27, 2012
Kimmy & Family...you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time..
Michael Ledoux
November 26, 2012
Kim,I'm SO Sorry for you and your Families Loss.You All are in my Prayers.
Robert Laczak
November 26, 2012
Kim,
We are very sorry to hear about your dad. Peace be with you and your family. Bob and Jane Laczak
Jack, Joyce & Noah Sterry
November 26, 2012
Kim, Brad, Scott and family,
I am so very very sorry to hear about "Uncle Don". I remember working for him in his prime and still wonder how he did it. He was truly a "Mountain of a Man in a Small Package". I hope our thoughts and prayers bring some comfort during this difficult time.
Our best always,
Patricia Twiss
November 26, 2012
Kim, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kim Ratcliffe
November 26, 2012
Dear Scott and family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. All my sympathies during this time; may you find comfort in your memories through the coming holidays and years. Kim
Kevin J Moore
November 26, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Godbless
Dave Hall
November 26, 2012
Scott and Rod
Very sorry to hear about Don. My thoughts are with you and your families.
Dave
John and Janice Novicki
November 26, 2012
Dear Scott, with sincere sympathy, your Dad was an intelligent, talented and very
interesting man. Full life, job well done, may he rest in peace.
John and Janice Novicki
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