HARRIS, Jean
Jean Harris, 90 of Portland, passed away Sunday, (October 14, 2012) at Middlesex Hospital. Born on February 5, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Augustus L. and Olive L. (Perry) Harris. Jean was an artist and had a great love for paintings and antiques. She also adored poodles. She leaves her greatniece, Monica Schmidt of Wallingford and many dear friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Virginia Hill Harris and by a greatniece, Linda Brainard.
Graveside services will be held Saturday October 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery North Main St Essex. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 3-4 p.m. at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Hwy, Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT. 06067. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net
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October 17, 2012
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