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John Kingston
April 9, 2025
That time again I think of you daily and sure wish we could hang out so many changes that I wish you could see love you always and will be glad to see you in the afterlife
Julyssa
April 13, 2024
8 years they say the first is always the hardest.. but every year still hurts. I miss you all the time. I hope you’re living it lavish up there and creating memories with aunty carol and uncle Mike. We miss you dearly and love you endlessly! Our little agreement is still in full effect and you don’t have to worry because it will always be my duty ! I love you uncle ! Forever & Always!
John Kingston
April 13, 2024
Another year gone buddy I sure wish you were hear but I'm glad you are not in pain any more I love and miss you rest in peace
Laura A Harris
April 9, 2024
How has it been 8 years? Because it still feels like yesterday. I hope you found everyone up there and you guys are happy. Please know that everyone down here misses you and thinks of you all.
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Julyssa
September 21, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday to one of the greatest men in my life! I hope your planning to celebrate big now that you have uncle Mike up there to party with! I miss you so much uncle; I always do. I miss our talks about wwe, I’m not going to lie I miss the wet willies too! I honestly can’t wait to see you again and be able to hug you! and don’t you worry I’ll always keep my promise. Continue watching over us! We LOVE YOU!!
Laura
April 14, 2023
7 years, how has it been 7 whole years without you? How does our hearts still hurt like we lost you yesterday? I miss you, we all miss you. Love you uncle, so much.
Julyssa
April 13, 2023
7 years and my hearts still trying to heal from losing one of the greatest men in my life. Being able to reminisce about all our times and memories together help me feel stronger. knowing you were always proud of me and I know your still rooting for me as I try to figure this thing called life out pushes me to keep trying. Some days I want to give up but I know I can´t because you wouldn´t be to happy. Thank you for all your unconditional love. I´ll forever love you and cherish our relationship and memories. Until we get together again! I love you Uncle xoxox your little girl
John kingston
April 10, 2023
Another year and I miss you more than ever . Sure wish we could hang out Love you my friend
Julyssa Walker
September 22, 2022
Happy Birthday my handsome Angel. I love you so much and miss you more and more every year. I hope you know that you’re my favorite uncle on dads side and no one ever has the chance to change that. I’m blessed to receive signs but most importantly was blessed to have you show up to my reiki about 2 years ago. Thank you for being present and speaking to me and calming me down about some guilt I carried. I LOVE YOU ❤ Happy Birthday & I honestly cannot wait to celebrate with you again!
Xoxo
Your sweet little girl
Laura Harris
April 19, 2022
Doesn’t seem like 6 years, still seems like yesterday. Wish you were here, wish you could be part of Jjs life. Life without you, doesn’t get easier. We miss you uncle
Sheila Harris
April 18, 2022
Gary, it’s been 6yrs.I constantly want to talk to you. They say to give it time, but time changes nothing! I miss you as much today as I did the day that you left. Love you ❤
John Kingston
April 17, 2022
Another year has passed and it never gets any easyier wish you were hear love and miss you my friend
Yanina Walker
April 15, 2022
Gary, we are always thinking of you. We celebrated you yesterday with your favorite, a small cookout and we sent you some balloons from your family and mine. Forever in our hearts and thought. We love you.
Julyssa
April 14, 2022
Good Morning Uncle,
It’s 6:07am and I’m about to head to work and I’m missing you more than anything right now. 6 years today and it still doesn’t feel real. However, I know your feeling great and enjoying the beautiful life up there and watching all of us continue to grow. Guess what Uncle? I made it to Florida! I have officially left and made it down here. I wish you were here to come visit and enjoy the sunny and hot weather. I miss you everyday but I’m powering through the tough moments and reminding myself that you were and are always still proud of me ! I love youuuu so much ! Can’t wait until we meet again to share such amazing memories again! ❤
Love,
Your Julyssa
John Kingston
April 23, 2021
Words cannot describe how I feel since you departed the Earth and went on to Heaven I think about you all the time and truly miss you being here . Love You Always. ( RIP ) my friend
Sheila Harris
April 16, 2021
The truth is I’ll never get over losing you. It’s still hard to face the fact you’re not coming back! I miss my best friend, my soulmate, Love of my life ❤
My love for you will always be everlasting.
Julyssa
April 14, 2021
Today marks 5 years and just a month before today you sent me the greatest messages that I needed to hear to prepare for today. Usually I’ll cry all day and be extremely depressed; however after your sweet words I woke up today beyond grateful for all the lessons, love, laughs and memories we . I woke up with no guilt of always working and feeling empowered to continue working hard and making you proud. ❤ I miss you tremendously but I now know and feel your presence with me all the time. You will forever be my HERO ❤ I Love You & I will always keep my promise to you
Laura Harris
April 14, 2021
5 years, really seems shorter that that. Don't know how but we have managed 5 whole years without you, not an easy task let me tell you. We see signs from you everywhere and I know that's what keeps us going. Keep sending them Uncle, we need them. Say hi to the family for us, I really hope you are all having a blast and are happy looking down at us. MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julyssa
September 22, 2020
Happy Birthday Uncle ❤ I love and miss you so much !! Today we are together celebrating with Aunty and the boys! Your always by our side ❤ Until We See Each Other Again
John Kingston
April 19, 2020
Hey Gary. Miss you so much wish you were still with us however im glad you are no longer suffering. Love You always. John
Yanina Walker
April 14, 2020
Hey Gary
We just finished celebrating you today. We would have not been anywhere else but at your home with our family and having Stevyn grill burgers and hot dogs. You are always missed and we are always remembering you, especially my kids, Julyssa, Timmy and Stevyn. We forever love you!!!!
Love Tim, Yanina, Julyssa, Timothy and your sidekick, Stevyn
Sheila Harris
April 12, 2020
I miss you so so much! I can remember your last Easter here with us, you were feeling amazing! You decided to wear your favorite cologne and vest that day. I called you Dapper Dan you smelled so good! I'll give it a spray once in a while, it makes me feel happy. It was a beautiful Easter day, as you sat outside on the porch in your chair, catching the sunshine. Easter is looked upon so differently now. I couldn't believe it, you had been called to heaven just a few days later. I look forward to the lilacs soon, as they remind me of the days when I would come home to find a vase full on my kitchen table. Gary, I am truly grateful that you are pain-free. We will be together again, someday. Thanks for the great memories. Love you!
Julyssa Jazmyn
April 9, 2020
4 years is slowly approaching; and it doesnt seem to feel real. Your missed tremendously! Anytime, Stevyn starts a fire or cooks on grills I see you in him. I miss and love you so much uncle ! Its until we meet again ! ❤
Sheila Harris
April 14, 2019
3 years have past and your still and always will be the love of my life and my closest friend. when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love. Miss you so much! ❤
Laura Harris
April 11, 2019
Wow, coming up to 3 years. It's unbelievable how it still feels like yesterday. So much has changed, wish you could be here... Wish you could love my lil grand baby Jeremiah. He will know all about you... We will make sure he heard all of our stories and memories of you. We love you and miss you so much
Yanina Walker
April 10, 2019
We miss you very much. Stevyn is always talking about you and I love that my children have such great memories with you. It has been hard but we know you are in a better place. We LOVE you forever and always
John Kingston
April 9, 2019
Can't believe that 3 years have gone by miss you so much wish you could still be here with us and hope that we can meet up in the afterlife. Love You
Always
John
Julyssa Walker
June 18, 2017
Happy Fathers Day Uncle ❤ You are tremendously missed and loved the sun is shining today so that must mean your having a good day up there. We all miss you tremendously and we will forever love you like a fat kid loves cake ! XoXo
Sheila Harris
May 3, 2017
I can't believe a year has passed already, it all seems so unreal. I'm sitting here in tears because as we all know this was your favorite time of the year... plants are being planted, flowers are blooming, lawns being cut and birds chirping. I had a moment the other day when I woke up to the smell of lilacs as I opened my eyes... I got so excited with the thought that I might see a big bunch of lilacs on my kitchen table again, but I quickly realized that the smell was coming from outside the bedroom window, you see every day that goes by there is always something that reminds me of you! You are so loved and missed!
Yanina Walker
April 19, 2017
Hey Gary
I just want to say how much we miss you. Stevyn is always thinking about you. Every time we do something he would say "uncle would like this or remember when he did this". You are always in our thoughts.
We told you we would always be here for your family. Our love for them and you is unconditional.
We love and miss you very, very much.
Please keep watching over all of us.
The Walkers
Nicholas Harris
April 16, 2017
It's been over a year now sense your passing and it honestly only feels like a few months... in this last year there has been so many changes and milestones in mom, Jesse, and my life. Some great opportunitys and some defeats, i try to stay as busy and focused on life ahead that, I don't like to stop and think about the past. I do wish u were around to see all that I have accomplished but I would never want u to be around in pain or immobilized. The one biggest thing I have learned from your passing is how much people will say that they will be there for you and tell you such comforting things in the moment but in the end be no where to be found. It's ok, it makes the bond I have with select people and family in my life stronger and I no longer have to waist any time on people or "family" that don't put in the effort I deserve. You know how I always have had such a strong personality and views haha... I just know I would make you proud! I love u....
Julyssa
April 3, 2017
10 days from today will mark a year from the last night you told me you loved me. 11 days from today marks a year you gained beautiful wings and became my guardian angel. I still wish this was all a dream, I miss you every day and every night. I LOVE YOU TO THE MOON AND BACK,INFINITY AND BEYOND!! ❤❤
Julyssa
February 19, 2017
I Love You Uncle & not a day goes by where I don't think of you. Forever missing and loving you. Your Buddy Stevyn says hi and he misses you more than anything. <3
Sheila
January 28, 2017
When you left me, my heart was split in two, one side was filled with our memories,but the other side died with you. I often lay awake at night and take a walk down memory lane. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, but missing you that will never go away! You see life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same. Love ya always!
Julyssa
January 1, 2017
it was a rough 2016, especially around Christmas and new years. I miss you dearly and I cry every time. I know your always with us but its hard to know I wont get that one hug or the wet willies when I least expected them. 2017 is going to be rough but Aunty & I are going to stay strong. Little Man misses you so much, please visit us soon and remind us everything will be OK. WE LOVE YOU UNCLE. Happy New Year. Stay with us FOREVER <3
From all of us
December 13, 2016
We are truly sadened to hear of gary passing. He really was a wonderful man. The memories we hold near to our hearts will stay with us forever. The time that past between us all these years has never taking away from all the great laughs and trips and just the everyday stuff we all once shared together. We are so glad the pain and suffering is gone. Gary may you rest easy now, may you watch over your family and fly with the angels. Never good bye gary, rather until we all meet again. Sending love and prayers to the family .
Sheila Harris
November 24, 2016
The holidays are here and I miss you even more.I may look strong but I'm fighting daily. Missing you! Until we meet again xoxo
John Kingston
September 25, 2016
Gary
I think about you on a daily basis l know you are no longer suffering but wish you were still with us miss you man
Love you always man
John
September 23, 2016
Gary what can i say about u i miss u so much

Julyssa
September 22, 2016
Happy Birthday Uncle ❤ I miss you much and love you dearly! Forever my angel
Laura Harris
August 22, 2016
Hi Uncle, No matter how many days pass I still can not believe you are gone. It doesnt seem real! Every cookout at the house, every vist, I just expect you to come walking out, but you dont. I- WE, all miss you so much. The way you loved, the way you lived, the way you enjoyed all the things people take for granted. I think of how much you loved Aunt Shelia and how you fought so hard, SO HARD not to leave her and the kids. The world needs more people that love the way you did, and yet we lost one of the best. Its heart breaking. Gram passed and Im sure she is up there with you, hopefully her memory is back and she sees how much you did for her and how much you loved her. I hope you, Aunt Jean, Aunt Diana, Uncle Ernie,Gram and all of the other loveds ones we've lost are all having a ball together in paradise. I love you always and forever, xoxoxo.
Julyssa
August 16, 2016
thinking deeply today and the first person that I think of is you. just wanted to say I miss you dearly and I LOVE you to infinity and beyond. Forever my Angel.
Joe Ross
August 11, 2016
Was very sorry to hear of your passing today you were a wonderful and thoughtful man with lots of humor. R.I.P.
Janet
July 18, 2016
Gary was a kindhearted person. Sheila and boys I am so sorry for your loss .
God bless you all
Sheila Harris
June 19, 2016
I think the hardest part of losing someone, isn't just having to say goodbye, but learning to live without them. Always trying to fill the void, the emptiness that's left inside your heart when they go. Grief is not a sign of weakness, It is the price of love." Happy Fathers Day my love! xoxo
Julyssa
June 19, 2016
Happy Fathers Day Uncle
xoxo
Julyssa
June 14, 2016
Dear Uncle,
today marks two months since you have gained your wings and became my angel. its so hard to believe that its been two months already. I'm just glad your not in pain no more and wanted to let you know that we are all doing well. We live everyday in memory of you. I Love You <3 and always will. I miss you dearly and I will always until we meet again. See You Later <3
John Kratochwil
May 17, 2016
To my uncle:
Gary, I will miss your smile and sense of humor. Also all of our in depth conversations, I learned so much from you.
A long-lived, missed great spirit.
God Bless
Tina
May 11, 2016
If the world had a lot more people like Gary things would be so simple. Meet Gary on my daily walk and got to know him. Rest in Peace.
Kyra Harris
May 8, 2016
I miss you uncle. Life will never be the same without you here. Hope your enjoying the after life and I know your watching us. Hope we make you proud. Love you always, your niece
Katrina Wilson
May 7, 2016
I met Gary and his wife during my radiation treatments and you could see the love they both have for each other. Gary would always tell me not to give up and Keep the Faith. God bless his family so sorry for your loss.
Mike, Therese, Joshua, & Rachael Gorman
May 4, 2016
To: Sheila, Nick & Jesse
Gary was the best brother-in-law and uncle that you could ask for. Gary has left with us so many fond memories to last us our lifetime. He may not be with us in the present but Gary will live on with us in our hearts and minds forever. Gary has touched our hearts in so many different ways for each and every one of us who knew him. Gary our brother-in-law, uncle and especially our friend always.
"God calls a person home early because he successfully completed his homework on earth. Gary can now go home and rest with the Lord. Gary will live on through his family members and friends. May God bless your soul and the lives of your family - rest easy with the Lord.."
Love you always,
Mike, Therese, Joshua and Rachael Gorman
David Malloy
May 4, 2016
To my uncle the man who always was full of joy you brought tears to my eyes for so long it's no longer you are home I'm so proud to part of your life the ways you taught me by the way you are we need more people in this world like you please rest you will always be love by many and in my heart. Love you my friend David
Roland
May 2, 2016
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. I am honored and blessed to have known such a great soul.Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember.
carol malloy
April 29, 2016
Gary,although you suffered for so very very long,you had such a big heart you always worried about others first,well it is all over now, it is time for you to rest,although I wish you were still here with us it is time to share you with the loved ones in heaven that went on before you.I am and always will be proud that you are my BABY BROTHER always in my heart and thoughtsforever your big sister. Until we see each other again.love you.
Your Friend
April 26, 2016
The world has lost one great man! You where truly one of a kind. Rest in peace.
your niece/granddaughter Julyssa
April 23, 2016
its been a week since the last I heard I Love You and held your hand. I miss you tremendously. I look back to all the memories we've created together and boy do they all keep a smile on my face. the wet willies, summer nights by the fire, sitting on the couch watching wrestling, breakfast and all. You are the GREATEST, STRONGEST MAN. Your the one who always believed in me, pushed me to do my best, you loved me so much and was always so proud of me when I had accomplishments to share. When I walk that CCRI Stage in May just know im doing it just for you!! Ill be looking up to you and I know you'll be very proud. I LOVE YOU UNCLE/GRANDPA <3 Rest In Paradise my Sweet Amazing Angel. <3
Gayle Vandenhurk
April 22, 2016
I love and miss u so muck brother..i dont even have the words to say they rare stored in my heart as u will always be..♥
me
April 21, 2016
You used to read my name in the newspaper and save the artical and I wasn't even your child . you where and truly are one of kind ..through life's ups and downs you stayed strong .you did wonderous things for your family I will hold your memories close to my heart ...I am sad I never got to say goodbye ....but I know now u know how I feel and how your death has hit a soft spot in my heart .....I hope now you can see that I love you and will always ...ty for the childhood memories ;) till I see you again
Claudy
April 21, 2016
Gary was one of the bestest friend anyone could ask for, we had our differences but he still was there no matter what. He always listened and made you feel better he always made everyone laugh. We went fishing, camping, cookouts just out for a ride, that was him a dear friend, brother, father, son, Husband, Uncle, it's gonna be tough not seeing you or hearing your voice that Smile on your face but your not in pain anymore. Rest in Peace my Friend. Till we meet again love yah
Joe Vaillancourt
April 21, 2016
Love and miss you always. Til the day we meet again. Say hi to mom for me.
Herbert Thomas
April 21, 2016
Harris family,
May God continue to be a strong hold in the day of distress for you.

Shelia Harris
April 19, 2016
I love you, always and forever
Sheila Harris
April 19, 2016
In 1979, I met Gary. A compassionate, caring, loving man. Who knew that by 1984, that man was going to be the man I would spend the rest of my life with, and, years later would be the father of our two wonderful boys, Nick and Jesse. Although, he was already like a dad to my younger brothers, because when things got tough there he was, that loving, caring man to help me take care of them, even though we were having our own obstacles and sickness in the way, we plowed through it all together! To bring us to this day and time, where my heart is hurting so much, I knew I had to let go of him, and release him to the Lord above, so he can be free from the pain he had to endure for half of his lifetime. Gary said, "I will be watching you Sheila, and my boys." "Be sure to tell everyone in my family too." This is why the Lord has chosen him to help him upstairs. This is also why I know Gary will forever be my always! Rest in peace. Love, your wife Sheila
Nick Harris
April 19, 2016
Words can't even begin to describe the aboundance of feelings that flood my mind and body, it's really true what they say, you never know what you got till it's gone. My father was a great man the best man any son could ask for. As much as I wish we could be here with me in person to experience the future, I am glad he is no longer in pain and is finally free. I know he will forever be watching over us. I love you dad.
donna brown-decosta
April 18, 2016
Sorry for your loss Gary was a woneerful man and he will be missed
Stacy Aj and kids
April 18, 2016
Gary was an awesome man, I'm thankful we got to meet him. We are sorry for loss and if you need anything please let us know.
Sascha Martin
April 18, 2016
My condolences to the Harris Family. You are all so strong and I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts always.
Danielle Denton ( Jaycox)
April 17, 2016
Uncle Gary you will be dearly missed! My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May you be at peace and pain free.
Kyla Henderson
April 17, 2016
My deepest condolences to family and friends
DeeDee Casto
April 17, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ariana Rushlow
April 17, 2016
I miss you so much Uncle, You are the strongest man I've ever had in my life.. you were always so positive about everything, it was so hard saying goodbye, but i now know that you are no longer suffering, although it hurts, i know you are still with me everyday and looking down on me and the family. I love and miss you so much Uncle Gary. Forever my guardian angel.
Susan "Jaycox" Fisher
April 17, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours! I know what a great man Gary was.I also know he and Dan are together. .. my love to you Shiela...
Timothy Walker
April 17, 2016
Thanks for taking us in and raising us you did a great job love u amd missing you you will always be missed every day love you always buddy
Your niece/granddaughter Jukyssa
April 17, 2016
I think of you day and night. I love you !
Pamela Mauldin Jaycox Perks
April 16, 2016
RIP my old friend.Prayers to all the family and friends, especially his wife.
John Kingston
April 16, 2016
Words can't describe how I will miss you Gary your in my thoughts and prayers and will always be To Sheila and the boys so sorry for your loss God Bless you all Love you always
shannon sandrowski
April 16, 2016
sending our deepest condolences to the entire family's ..we met gary when we moved next door on columbus ave... he was the most caring loving guy ever...you will be deeply missed gary xoxoxox
shannon, doug, stephanie sandrowski
April 16, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Love you
Laura Harris
April 16, 2016
There are no words that can express how sad we are that you are gone. How much we will miss your sense of humor, hugs, & kisses..how lost our holidays and cookouts are going to be without you. Howdriving down Columbus Ave and not seeing you water the city plants will never be the same. We will hold onto all our memories forever uncle. You were the best uncle ever. I can't believe you're really gone. I love you!!!! Always and forever. Someday we will meet again, say hello to all our Loved ones in the other side xoxo
Jesse Harris
April 16, 2016
One question brought up to people many a times is, "Who is the greatest man you've ever known?' The average man would say their father yes, but, they would've had a second guess about it. With my dad, there is no second guessing. Hands down, my dad is the greatest man I've ever known. His constant optimism, positive attitude, and humor would sure to brighten up anyone's day. See, I could never be my dad, not even 1% as good as he was. I'm a pessimist, I see the bad in everything, while he saw the good in everything and everyone. And to be honest, I'm okay with that. My dad was a 1 in a billion, a great man, what I would call a hero. That man never gave up on anyone, even in the worst of times. But now, he's watching over all of us. My dad is an angel. There's no doubt in my mind, his heart was full of nothing but good. I love you dad, forever and always. I know you're not in pain anymore, and I can't wait to see you again. Your buddy, your best friend, your son, Jesse. I love you.
Missy and boys
April 16, 2016
RIP Uncle daddy (godfather) I'll miss you and I love you forever and always your always in my heart I'm gonna miss going down in the basement and having you scare me from not knowing you were down there
(your sister always) Brenda
April 16, 2016
Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family. God got an awesome angel.he will be missed so deeply he will always be with us .always in my heart Gary ...I love you and miss you so so much always. ..
MaKayla Quinn
April 16, 2016
Jesse, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts
Tricia
April 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Heaven has gained a truly amazing angel. You and your family are in my thoughts
LAURA HARRIS
April 16, 2016
No words can describe how hurt we all are to not have you here with us, how lost our holidays and summer cookouts are going to feel, how much we are going to miss your sense of humor, hugs, kisses and smell, the site of you walking down Columbus Ave watering the city trees. All we have now are memories and the happiness you have given us over the years. Most of we know you are not suffering any longer - you had one hell of a fight. Be at peace uncle Gary - we will hold onto your memories and keep them a live... You are forever in our hearts. Until we meet again....I LOVE YOU ❤
Julyssa Walker
April 16, 2016
You were the absolute best, the strongest man I've ever met and I'm so glad to call you my uncle. I love you to the moon and back and always will. I miss you so much and there's no one or anything that will take my memories away.
randy casto
April 15, 2016
you will be missed by all the people you have touched with your kindness and never be forgotten for in our hearts you will always be you were the best friend anyone could ask for i will truley miss you god bless you and your family. your friend randy and family
yanina and family walker
April 15, 2016
You were the best. You will be missed tremendously. We love you always and forever
Sharon Brady
April 15, 2016
Laura & family - so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. He is no longer suffering.
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