Mary A. Harris

Mary A. Harris, of North Attleboro, Ma, died following a brief illness at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, MA, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Russell E. Harris. She was the former wife of the late Leslie C. Burns, Sr. Born in Sandwich, Ma, she was one of the daughters of the late William Stanley and Germaine (Boudreau) Stanley of Middleboro, Ma. Mary graduated from Middleboro High School in 1955. She was a graduate of Pondville Hospital School of Nursing in Norfolk, Ma. Mary was employed as a nurse at both Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro and at Madonna Manor in North Attleboro until retiring in 2000. Mary leaves 4 children: Judith A. Burns and her partner, Pam Neville of Jamestown, RI; Leslie C. Burns, Jr. and his wife Ann of North Attleboro, MA; Karen E. Stanford and her husband John of Jamestown, RI; and last but in no means least, Gail E. Seegraber and her husband Paul of Quincy, MA. She also leaves four wonderful and much loved grandchildren: Ryan Burns, Katie Burns, Sean Stanford and Sarah Seegraber. Mary also leaves her loving siblings: Elizabeth Brule and James Stanley both of Middleboro, MA and 6 nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her sister, Marjorie Grossman and William Stanley, Jr. Mary was an avid reader of mystery and adventure. She was a regular fixture at the North Attleboro library for many years and had many laughs with the library staff. She was a member of Joe's 320 Social Club where she enjoyed bowling and golfing with so many of her good friends. During Mary's retirement, she enjoyed many summer vacations in Bristol and Jamestown RI, Ogunquit ME, as well as the Berkshires. Mary had an adventurous side to her- whether it was sailing The Newport to Bermuda race, climbing Mt. Everest, qualifying for the LPGA tour or sport fishing. The previous sentence perhaps was not completely factual-but Mary loved life, Russ, her family and friends, and never wanted a boring obituary when she passed!!! Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home with the Rev. Lark D' Helen, officiating. Burial will be private in the Shepardville Cemetery, Plainville. Following services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3 organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760. For additional information or to sign an online guest book for the family please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200