Miriam Linn Harris

Miriam Linn Harris, age 47, of Newton, MA, passed away in Boston on March 28th, surrounded by loved ones following an illness. Miriam was born to Cheryl and David Harris and grew up in the Kansas City area, where she developed a love of music and movies, most of all the Wizard of Oz and Disney. Her chatty friendliness was legendary, and she quickly won over people she met, telling stories of beloved pets and of cross-stitch projects.

Miriam beat a childhood brain tumor and went on to graduate from Beacon College in Florida, then moved with her parents to the Boston area, where she worked for Crate and Barrel and was an avid Red Sox fan. She lived most recently at the TILL home in Newton, often lending her singing voice at a moment's notice.

Miriam was predeceased by her mother, Cheryl. She is survived by her father, David, her sisters Rebecca and Alissa, her brother Joshua, and sister-in-law Jaimie Quaglino. She is also survived by her caregivers and friends at the TILL home.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 12:30 pm at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA. Burial to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland. The service will also be live streamed, https://www.templeshalom.org/livestream

The family will be observing Shiva at Temple Shalom on Thursday from 6-8 with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm, Friday, March 31st from 2-5 pm, Saturday, April 1st from 2-5 pm, and Sunday, April 2nd from 6-8 with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to TILL Inc (https://www.tillinc.org/about/donations) or to Beacon College (https://www.beaconcollege.edu/giving).