Harry-McCracken-Obituary

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Harry B. McCracken Jr.

Norwood, Massachusetts

Age 94

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DIED
October 18, 2019
AGE
94
LOCATION
Norwood, Massachusetts

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Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home Obituary

Harry B. McCracken Jr. of Norwood, formerly of Westwood, a longtime member of the United States Golf Association's Regional Affairs Committee and one of New England's most dedicated golf representatives, died peacefully on October 18, 2019 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Jane...

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Peter,
Although it's been many many years since I've seen you, I just read about your Dad's passing and wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. When I worked at Union Federal in Westwood, you, your Mom, and sometimes your Dad, would often come into the bank to visit with Bobbie Newman. I enjoyed seeing you guys, and delighted in Jane's always effervescent cheerful personality. She and Bobbie would 'catch up' and their happiness at seeing each other would bubble over. Your Mom and...

Peter and Family

So sorry for the loss of both your Mom and Dad these past few months. Farm Lane will never be the same. I will miss sharing English murder mystery books with Jane and watching Harry greet our Dog first. You were blessed to have them so long and so were we.

Sincerely,
Lori & Paul OBrien

Peter,

Condolences on your Dad's passing. He was a classic tough old guy and I know you enjoyed a lot of great times together.

There will never be another one quite like Harry! He will be missed.

Harry represented the heart and soul of golf here in New England. Case in point...year after year he generously gave of his time to the Boston Open, always held over the second weekend of August. The tournament supported a great cause, was well intentioned, but for the most part a bit rag tag and disorganized. Never seemed to bother Harry. He was always there, helping out with the rules and officiating on a prime weekend when he could have been enjoying his own leisure time. His contributions...

Dear Peter and family,

The entire Kelley family sends their deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your Dad. He led a great life and was loved by many including our Mom and Dad. Their friendship was so strong and Dad always had a funny story to tell about Harry following a casual golf game or officiating a tournament. We were all so honored when he served as a pallbearer for Dad's funeral.
All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Harry Will never be forgotten. What a gift to the game of golf !

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God Speed Harry! I already started missing my grumbled morning greeting of "what in H*** are you doing here" at the Foxhill complex when your desk was removed from your office. But behind that gruff exterior and gravely voice was a kind heart and generous soul. Peter, Cheryl and family I feel for your loss, but having Harry around to share his life experiences for so many years is truly a gift. We may not have agreed with him...and certainly not him with us...but it was an honor to have the...