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John Harrison Obituary

Of Charlestown February 7, 2003. Beloved husband of Helen C. (Macdonald) Harrison. Devoted father of Joanne Harrison of Houston, Texas, John E. "Jake" Harrison Jr. of Charlestown, Donald G. Harrison & his wife Amy of Vermont. His two grandsons; Jack & Joshua. At Jack's request, there will be no wake or flowers. Jack wished to be included in the local parish Mass on Monday, February 10, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. in the Lower Church of St. Mary's, 55 Warren St.. Charlestown. Private interment services to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. 34 year employee of Boston Naval Shipyard, 14 year employee of Stone & Webster Engineering Co. 11 year employee of Goodwin, Procter, LLP. Arrangements by The Frank H. Carr Funeral Home of CHARLESTOWN. 617-242-1509.

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Published by Boston Globe on Feb. 9, 2003.

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Ackerman Family

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