Richard Frank Harris

Richard Frank Harris, 89, of Hollywood, Florida and Waterville, Maine passed away on February 7, 2021. Richard was born in Melbourne, Arkansas on November 7, 1931 to Audie Maye Landers and Richard Frank Harris. He enlisted in the United States Navy and it was during his station in Brooklyn, New York that he met his future wife, Marion Jane Harris, also serving in the Navy. They married in 1958 in Waterville, Maine and celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary before Marion's passing in 2020. Due to military service they traveled early in their marriage and were stationed in Rota, Spain and Oakland, California. 

Richard retired from the Navy after 20 years of service and they settled in Waterville, Maine where they raised their 4 children, Robert, Audie, Wanda and William. After retirement, Richard became a private personal care attendant providing compassionate and therapeutic care.

Richard was a communicant of Sacred Heart and Notre Dame Catholic Churches in Waterville, Maine. He was a member of American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. Richard was a devoted and loving husband and father.

After retirement, Richard and Marion split their time between Florida and Maine where they enjoyed playing golf and bridge. He enjoyed Square Dancing with Marion in Florida and Maine. They made several trips to Arkansas for Richard's family reunion.

Richard and son William provided compassionate care to Marion after she suffered a stroke in 2010 and she was able to stay at home until her death. 

Survivors include his children Robert, Audie (Jeff Pomerleau), Wanda and William, grandchildren Joseph Lewis (Sarah) and Eliot and Nolan Pomerleau. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Marie Varney (son Charles) and brother-in-law Robert Fitzgerald. He is predeceased by his wife Marion Jane.