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Maryellen Harris Obituary

MaryEllen Harris (Bjorklund/Chemero), age 65 of Newtown, died October 21 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Wife of David Harris; mother to Christian Chemero of Durango, Colo. and Lisa Gallaway of Brookfield; stepmother to Nichola Conroy of Newtown; and grandmother to seven. Please join her family in celebrating her life Saturday, October 30 at 2 p.m., Northeast Baptist Church, 101 E. Pembroke Rd., Danbury, CT.

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Published by The News-Times from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2010.

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Susan Loveland-Cragin

October 31, 2010

David, Lisa, Christian and Family,
I just read the shocking news yesterday when I received my Newtown Bee in the mail. MaryEllen and I played in our childhood, usually horses and forts. We had a tree log as our horse and made a fort and looked for bad guys. We slept out too in her tent. We were in school from kindergarten until high school graduation. I cannot believe she is gone. May your cherished memories sustain you all, as they will me.

Cheryl Ghent

October 27, 2010

Lisa,I am so sorry for your loss. I am also so sorry to have to let you know that my mom had also passed(October 6, 2010)when what you needed was support from her, I am here for you any time you need me.

Diane Harty

October 27, 2010

I am so deeply sorry to hear this shocking news.I was only Maryellen hairstylist but we shared some deep feelings.She's wonderful person.I will not look at a white jeep the same or snapple iced tea she always had it with her at the salon.I am truely saddned by this and you will be in all of our prayers. Diane Harty (robert Antonys salon)

Nichola Conroy

October 26, 2010

Not only were you my Step-Mother, you were my dear friend. I miss you more than words can say. Love, Nicky

October 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of MaryEllen bring you comfort. Wrigley will miss MaryEllen's hugs, treats and her great jeep!

The Meyer Family

October 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deborah Denzel

October 26, 2010

Wow in shock! We will miss her and so will my kids (Plimoth & Chatham). I pray you all will find peace in your heart.

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