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1931
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2017
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Harry Larsen Obituary
Born in Bloomfield, he was the son of the late Harry and Mae (Burns) Larsen and has lived in North Stonington since 1993. Harry enlisted in the U.S. Navy, volunteered and proudly served during the Korean War until 1954 as a submariner.
He married Joyce in 1950, built his own home and raised his family in West Hartford. He owned and operated his own service stations and obtained a level of master mechanic, retiring in 1992. He was active as a scout leader, church schoolteacher and deacon. His passion was boating, cruising the New England coastline and woodworking.
He is survived by his three sons, Kenneth R. Larsen of North Stonington, Keith M. Larsen of West Hartford and Kirk A. Larsen of New London; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrew, Sarah, Kelsey, Seth, Kalen and Tyler Larsen; and his two brothers, Jay Larsen of W.Va. and Robert Larsen and his wife of Haddam.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, at the First Baptist Church of North Stonington, 793 Pendleton Hill Road, North Stonington. Burial will follow with military honors at the Pendleton Hill Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Please no flowers.
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6 Entries
mike percival
March 4, 2020
A great guy he taught me a lot he is missed!
Greg Urbank
March 3, 2019
I just read of Harry's passing today. 03-03-2019. I worked for Harry at the 5 corner's Mobil station during high school and as an undergraduate at CCSU. Harry taught me auto-mechanics,how to pull-out wrecks with his wrecker, plow snowing with his jeep, business management, and experience in meeting and dealing with customers. I believe I learned more from Harry than from three degrees in college. I remember Harry working on his boat in the fourth bay, and how he would instruct as how to clean the garage. He never knew how we actually got the garage floors so clean on Sundays. My best to the family and especially Jay...
Greg Urbank
3109 Apple Blossom Dr
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Nick Nichols
March 13, 2017
To the Larsen Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Harry's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Harry will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
SN(SS) Harry J. Larsen
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Bill Dixon
March 13, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Harry's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Harry's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.
Harry J. Larsen, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Bill Dixon
March 13, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Harry's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Harry's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way." 2 Thess 3:16.
Harry J Larsen , US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Gladys Chase
March 12, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Joyce and Harry while attending the First Baptist Church.
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