Thomas B. Harrison Sr.

He was born in Gardiner, ME on November 12, 1943, and was the son of Charles and Irene Spencer. He was educated at St. Joseph’s School and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1961. Upon graduation Tom joined the US Army as a heavy equipment operator, where he proudly served his country and spent time traveling abroad.

Throughout his lifetime he held jobs that allowed him to meet many a face whether it was his responsibilities at Cottles, delivering mail with the United States Postal Service, the Union President, or shuttle driving with Lee Auto Mall.

Tom was known as the master of parties – throwing a wicked Fourth of July or annual Union party. He loved a good game of poker with his Mechanic Falls buddies, or just getting together with his siblings for their monthly breakfasts. His pride and joy was his 1970 Ford Mustang. Tom above all was known for his love of cooking, kindness, willingness to help others, having a great sense of humor, tinkering or kicking it back in his man cave in the garage.

Tom loved to be involved in his children’s lives, which usually always involved sports. He passed his love of the game on to his children. He was a fast and slow softball player, playing in several leagues around town. He helped in facilitating many games and tournaments. When his playing time was up, he still could not leave the field getting his umpire certification. He was an avid fan of the “Pats” and the speedway of NASCAR.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Eileen Harrison, his three children Brian and wife Cassie Harrison of Lewiston, Kelly and Dave Bisson of Greene and Thomas Harrison Jr. of Mechanic Falls. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Dustin Harrison, Morgan Barnies, Devin Harrison, Kailyn Bedford and two great grandchildren Jeffery Jr. and Mason. He is also survived by his seven siblings Pat and husband Ken Clayton, James and wife Angela Spencer, Sue and husband Richard Parlin, Peter Spencer, Nancy Turner, Chuck and wife Michelle Spencer, Kathy and husband Tom Sweeney and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents Charles and Irene Spencer and John Harrison, his brother Alan Spencer, his half-brother Dennis Harrison and his grandson Jeffery Bean.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation and watching one last Patriots game with Tom on Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 1 - 4 pm at The Fortin & Pinette Group, 217 Turner Street, Auburn. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday September 22, 2025, at 2 pm at Maine Veterans' Cemetery, 163 Mt Vernon Road, Augusta, ME.