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Gordon Harrison Obituary
Born in Westerly, the son of the late Peter and Eliza Harrison, Gordon retired at age 58 after a long career with The H. R. Hillery Company, and General Dynamics Division of Electric Boat. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Westerly and a 1954 graduate of Westerly High School, and was a Sergeant in the R.I. Army National Guard.
A devoted and fun-loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Gordon enjoyed spending time at his lifelong home in Ashaway, his summer home in Maine, and his winter home in Fla. Gordon was an avid Green Bay Packers and Boston Red Sox fan, and enjoyed a good game of cribbage.
Surviving are his cherished wife of sixty years, Patricia (Patnoad) Harrison, and their four daughters: Lisa Cook-Martin and husband, Mike Martin of Bradford; Dawn Harrison, and husband, David Killary of Bradford; Deana Manfredi and husband, Dana of Berwick, Maine; and Tracy Anderson and husband, Mike of Ashaway. Also surviving are his two sisters, Eileen Wheeler of Bradford, and Peggy Burns and her husband, Joe of Bradford. He was the proud grandfather of ten grandchildren: Christian, Lloyd, Ben, Delia, Eliza, Morgan, Connor, Mitchell, Michaela, and Alisa, and 12 great-grandchildren: Alex, Kiley, Alexandria, Liliana, Cameron, Siena, Maija, Kasey, Trinity, Rider, Aelynn, and Anja, and a great number of cherished nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Gordon was predeceased by one beloved son, Gordon "Chipper" Harrison, Jr., a son-in-law, Lloyd E. Cook, Jr, a loving brother, John "Jack" Harrison, and a nephew, Gary Harrison.
Visiting hours have been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. The Funeral Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 7 Elm Street, Westerly on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Jimmy Fund in Gordon Harrison's memory. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gordon Harrison
Geneva (Brayman) Farrar
October 10, 2015
Patty and family, I am so sorry to hear that Gordon has passed away. I pray all your fond memories will comfort you at this time. God Bless you all.
Janet & Spike Perkins
September 23, 2015
Mrs. Harrison, Dawn, Lisa, Deana, Tracy & families,
So sorry to hear about the passing of such a wonderful man. I still reminisce with family and friends of all the really fun times I have had with all of you. Such nice memories made with a beautiful family. He will be missed. Sending prayers and thinking of you all during this sad time.
Elaine Kleine Smith
September 23, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. I got to know him from Mystic Acrosports and he was a pleasure to have there. My prayers and thoughts are with the Harrison family especially to Deana, Lisa and Dawn. I know how much your father loved his family and how much they loved him. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Ralph,Joan Shaw
September 23, 2015
Dear Pat, and all your loving family, Ralph and I are grieved with Gordon's passing on, You have been very dear friends for many, many years, and we will miss Gordon, but we have many memories of our times with you.
Joan and Ralph Shaw
September 23, 2015
To the Harrison Family:
My regards and condolences to you at this time. I trust you have many fine memories.
Respectfully,
Scott Bill Hirst
Millie Martin
September 23, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please express our sympathy to your mom and family. Love, aunt Millie
September 23, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to you Pat and your family
Roger & Rayolyn
September 23, 2015
Dawn and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Dave Carsten and Laurie Mello.
Alan & Christine. Crooks.
September 23, 2015
In loving memory of our dear cousin Gordon.
Alan & Christine Crooks
September 23, 2015
Remembering our dear cousin Gordon with love.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.God bless.
Frank & Mary Bliven
September 22, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Lynda and Mike Patnoad
September 22, 2015
Gordon will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a great man. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky (Harvery) Sheldon
September 22, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
September 22, 2015
So sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. He will be sadly missed by many. I wAs lucky to be friends with both Gordon and Pat. We had many fun times at the Glow and in Maine. John and I send our condolences to you and your family. Fondly John and Sandra Pribesh
Rick and Emily Wucik
September 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
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