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Mary Harwood Obituary

Mary Jane Harwood
Mary Jane Harwood, age 98, of Fairfield, beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Harwood, passed away peacefully Friday, April 18, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Willard and Irene Barber, Jane had been a Fairfield resident for over 90 years. She attended Roger Ludlowe High School. Jane was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to engage in conversation and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed sitting on her porch on Birch Road, watching people heading to the beach. She will be sadly missed by her three children, John E. Harwood and his wife Gina of Hawthorne, NY, Brian W. Harwood of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Eileen Judd and her husband Brian of Fairfield; four grandchildren, Zachary, Joseph (Kathy), Taylor (Gabrielle) and Courtney (Ryan); eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Jack, she was predeceased by a sister, Ellen McKenna; and two brothers, Willard Barber and Ted Barber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 1719 Post Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery. Friends may greet the family, Thursday, from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 20, 2025.

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Maureen Harwood

May 8, 2025

From your fourth loving child, SMH. May you both rest in peace Dad & Mom.

Bonnie Bastien

April 24, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Stephaine Santa Russell Harwood DeForest

April 21, 2025

She was a kind and compassionate women. I looked forward to being with her. Though I haven´t seen her in years she was always in my heart. Sincerely, Fay DeForest

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

April 19, 2025

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8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Spear Miller Funeral Home

39 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

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9:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

1719 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

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