John Joseph Harmon

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John Joseph Harmon

NORWAY — John Joseph Harmon, 78, of Norway passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born in Brockton, MA on May 28, 1934, son of Maurice G. Harmon and Mary Ann Rita (Herbert). He was a 1953 graduate of Whitman High School and in September of 1954 he joined the Air Force where he served his country proudly.

He took great pride in his expertise in all areas of interior and exterior surface preparation and covering. Some of his work has been published in four issues of Better Homes and Gardens.

He enjoyed politics; he was a staunch Democrat and supported gay rights and equality for all. He was the family historian and his family will miss his stories behind every family photo. He enjoyed music and would play his records on the old record player inspiring nieces and nephews to love a variety of music. They will be forever grateful. He enjoyed family parties and had great memories from Cary St., Myrtle Ave. and Surf Drive. He was a loving uncle and brother; they will miss his smile, his great sense of humor and his Santa belly laugh.

Mr. Harmon is survived by his sister, Maureen Simmons; brother, Robert Harmon and wife Leona and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Margaret Virginia Dwyer.

Interment will take place in the spring at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA with a military service. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.