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Edward Harrison Obituary
Born on May 7, 1939, in Westerly, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mabel (Forney) Harrison. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Jackson) Harrison for 51 years.
Ed participated in basketball and track at SHS, and was a member of state championship teams in both sports. As a sophomore, he set a record in the high jump at the Eastern Connecticut Conference Track meet. After graduating from UConn, he served in the U.S. Army and then entered teaching, retiring from the Stonington Public Schools in 1995. He was a beloved and respected educator. Following his teaching career, he was in the security department at Mohegan Sun Casino for several years.
He loved his model trains and had an extensive collection and was an avid World War II buff. In addition, he loved watching UConn women's basketball. He was also a New York Yankee and Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Club and the Mystic VFW.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his two sons, David Harrison and his wife, Kara, of Westerly, and Brian Harrison of Mystic; two grandsons, Benjamin and Jackson Harrison; two step-grandchildren, Josh and Evan Clyne; two nephews, Dwayne and wife. Diana Sherard. of Long Island, N.Y., and Michael Sherard of Texas; a niece, Leslie and husband, Gerold Milledges, of Maryland; and two great-nieces, Ashley and Nia, and a great-nephew, Angelus. He was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Sherard.
His family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Mystic Funeral Home located on Route 1 in Mystic. An additional calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Stonington Ambulance Corps or the VFW of Mystic.
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Betty Amaral Gomes
December 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss! My prayers and sympathy to all the family! Went to school with Joyce spent many happy days playing at the house down the point, Eddie was 7 years younger than us! He was a great person, friendly and special! The Portuguese Club will miss him as will most of Stonington!
Frederick Souza
December 19, 2017
Helen,
I am so sorry for the loss to your family of Mr. Harrison. He was inspirational to both my daughters and also a great comrade in our profession. Many laughs were shared talking about "the profession" while talking at the Portuguese Club. I know he has been ill for quite a while, but it is still shocking when someone you have known your entire life passes. Treasure your fond memories and he will always be with you.
Jennifer Harrison
December 19, 2017
First off I want to pay my respects and condolences for your loss. I truly enjoyed reading what everybody had written. What a great man! My name is Jennifer Harrison. My Grandfather (William Palmer Harrison, Aka Bill) was Ed's cousin. I would love to get In Touch somehow. Ed looks so much like my Grandpa Bill. I wish we could have gotten to know Ed more.
Susan Cordeiro
December 19, 2017
To the Harrison family
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I will miss seeing him on the road telling me his tax dollars hard at work. I will cherish all of my memories with him also honored that he gave me his chowder recipe.
Oh Suzanne
Susan Cordeiro Stonington/Ledyard
December 19, 2017
To all of Ed's Loved Ones,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you all. Ed was a great man, and one of my (Kathi's) favorite teachers ever! 6th grade - Dean's Mill! My mom and I always fondly remember when I had to write s story about something I did over the summer, to which I relayed a crazy story involving my grandparents. "Mr. Harrison" called my mother to ask her if what I had written had truly occurred ... she replied yes it had ... and he was amazed and hysterically laughing with my mom. He didn't forget that either! Whenever I ran into Ed, he would still talk about that!
Fondly,
Kathi Murphy and Kevin Everett
Pawcatuck
John and Bianca Soares
December 18, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to you all! Your husband/ dad was a great man and we will dearly miss him.
Luther/ Youlander/Darius/Cedric/Johnathan/Navellahadd Tatiana Bethel
December 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Saballa (Perry)
December 18, 2017
I have many great memories of "Mr Harrison". Besides being neighbors for many years, we had a nickname for each other...I was Perry Big and he was Harrison Little. I will never forget the day he walked into my first grade class at the Boro School and picked me up off the chair and stood me on the desk. He started laughing and as he walked back out of the classroom, he said Perry Big!..and I was left still standing on the desk. He got me! What a great laugh!! Love and hugs to Helen, David and Brian.
Sharon & David Pacheco
December 17, 2017
To the Harrison Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Ed was a man of integrity and great compassion and will be remembered by all who had the joy of knowing him. We will keep Ed in our thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2017
Ed was a great man and neighbor. I grew up two doors down and would play with him in his back yard and with his train set in the shed out back. It was funny to transition from "Eddie" to "Mr. Harrison" when he became one of my teachers. He always had a cheerful greeting and wave whenever we saw each other. My deepest sympathies to Helen, David and Brian and the entire family.
Love,
Barbara "BJ" Perry, Stonington
Andrea Sellins
December 14, 2017
Helen and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Darcenia Ramseur
December 14, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Matt Boiselle
December 14, 2017
I worked with Ed for years at Mohegan Sun, and my conversations with "The Doctor" were some of the funniest laughs I've ever had. Ed, I'm going to miss you terribly, and to the Harrison family, my deepest condolences - hold on tight to the good memories, and they'll always carry you through.
Julie Johnson
December 13, 2017
David, Brian, Mrs. Harrison and family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Harrison passing. I have many fond memories of him from childhood, the biggest being the feeling of happiness that permeates all those memories. His smile and his laugh were infectious, and you couldn't help but be happy around him. I'm sure he's got Saint Peter in stitches already. May he rest in peace, and may you all find comfort in your love for each other.
Julie Johnson
Steven Spellman
December 13, 2017
Ed Harrison was a man who made you proud that you lived in the same town he did. Always greeted everyone with warmth and respect - He will be missed. To his family, I am sorry for your loss.
Carol Evans
December 13, 2017
Helen, Hootie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person. I am sure he is home with GOD and watching over everyone still and wanting all of you to know he is no longer suffering. Hugs and many prayers to all of you.Love
December 13, 2017
Harrison family,
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
I had the honor of knowing Ed since High School days he at SHS and I at WHS, we both enjoyed sports. His son David and my son Lance both played YMCA basketball together and both played against one another in High School. Both of our grandson now play sports together at Chariho High School. We were one family as our great grandfathers Benjamin Ross Ed line and Styles Ross my line were brothers and both grew up in the Stonington Borough.
Ed will live on in the hearts of his family members. Where we are now Ed was. Where Ed is now we shall be. He is now in the spirit world with our elders.
Chief Sachem Sun Rise
Wiquapaug Eastern Pequot Indian Tribe
Byron Brown
December 13, 2017
Harrison family,
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
I had the honor of knowing Ed since High School days he at SHS and I at WHS, we both enjoyed sports. His son David and my son Lance both played YMCA basketball together and both played against one another in High School. Both of our grandson now play sports together at Chariho High School We were one family as our great grandfathers Benjamin Ross Ed line and Styles Ross my line were brothers and both grew up in the Stonington Borough.
Ed will live on in the hearts of his family members. Where we are now Ed was. Where Ed is now we shall be. He is now in the spirit world with our elders.
Chief Sachem Sun Rise
Wiquapaug Eastern Pequot Indian Tribe
Byron Brown
Mike and Heather Spellman
December 13, 2017
To the Harrison family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences upon the passing of Mr. Harrison. He was a great man who made a difference to so many in Stonington. May your memories sustain you and know he made a difference.
Donna Haney
December 13, 2017
TO Ed's Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He was a great man and while at Mohegan Sun I enjoyed our conversations. I remember him and Ted always together and one waiting for the other at the end of their shift. Now they are together again rest in peace my friend.
Dave Pacehco Jr
December 13, 2017
The Harrison Family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss, my love,thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
There are so many stories & memories of your dad that I will cherish forever, R.I.P. my friend.
Sincerely,
December 13, 2017
With Deepest Sympathy to the Family,
The Officers and Members of the 4th District Veterans of Wars Auxiliary.
Brenda Hayden
December 10, 2017
I will always miss you...
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