Brian David Harris' Obituary
Brian David Harris, 59, a loving father and grandfather was granted his angel wings Sunday October 30th when he lost his battle to cancer with his daughter by his side. His final days were spent surrounded by those who loved him. Brian was born October 5, 1952 in St John New Brunswick, Canada. He grew up in Groveland, attended Pentucket High School and went on to have a long career in the trucking business; to which his last 5 years were for himself. Brian's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. The following quote was his view on life, The good die young - because they see it's no use living if you've got to be good" His interests included coin collecting, cars, flea markets, and spending time with family. He devoted much of his last few years as a caregiver to his mother and granddaughter. Those who knew Brian, knew the sun would rise and set on his granddaughters smile and laughter. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica D. Harris and granddaughter Makena L Harris of Newburyport, MA Also, the son of Spurgeon K and Rille G (Bernard) Harris. Leaves sisters Melita J Hutchings and her husband Vincent of Groveland, Carole G Landoll, and her husband Thomas of Carthage, NC, Dale A and her husband Thomas of Saint John New Brunswick Canada, Karen M Fronterotta and her husband Anthony of Kingston, NH and a brother Kenneth A Harris and his wife Cheryl of Northwood NH, and the "son he never had" Duane D. Clarke of Newburyport, MA. He also leaves behind another daughter, Jennifer (Greaney) Brisco of Groveland, MA and many nieces and nephews.He will be sadly missed! A funeral service will tale place on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 11:00AM at the funeral home. A burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Groveland, MA. Friends may call on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA 01845. For more inforamtion or to send an online condolence please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
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