Prayers and thoughts  go  out  to  Jays family,  friends  and   co  workers  he  was a great  guy  and  will be missed  by  so many , he was like  one of our family  here in  woburn where  he stayed when  he was here on business. you will be missed.. RIP Jay...  Bernice( boston mass)

Karen, Diane, Lori and Chris, Our belated condolences on your loss. The family is at a loss for words. If I can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me. 
Ed "Champ" Lynds


My thoughts and prayers go out to the the Harper family.

Dear Karen and family,

I worked for Jay as part of the IPS/Wheelabrator team. Often our group worked late to get out proposals and Jay was always supportive and such a pleasure to be around. I am truly sorry for your loss and send you and your family love.

I had the pleasure working with Jay when he was at USFilter/Jet Tech in Kansas City. He was a hard working and very pleasent man.  He put his heart into all of what he did. He was very kind, and had a way of making his co-workers feel very important to the company. He will be missed by so many in the industry.  My thoughts go out to his family and his friends.
Reza Shams

My deepest condolences to the Harper Family.  RIP Jay...

Karen and Family,
Jay and I started out working together in Glastonbury for Wheelabrator/IPS during its infancy.  Jay's dedication, work ethic and energy was paramont in the success of this start-up company.  He made hundreds of friends in the business community and will be greatly missed. 
Paul Gormsen Barre VT

Growing up in East Brookfield 30-35 years ago, I knew Jay and Chris & family through school and East Brookfield Baptist Church. My recollection of Jay was that he always displayed great character and leadership qualities. It's no surprise he's had a devoted wife for 25 years,children who loved their daddy very much, and a leader in his field and in the community. May God comfort all of you through this tragic loss. My sincerest sympathies, love and prayers.

Karen and Family,  I have many fond memories from the day when Jay worked with us at Wheelabrator/IPS in Hampton.  Lots of laughs, lots of smiles, even in difficult situations.  I particularly remember a nice trip to Switzerland with Jay.  When I think of Jay, it brings back lots of nice memories.  I remember Megan's baby photo proudly displayed on his credenza.  As others have said, he was always so very proud of his family.

Dear Harper family,
Our sincere thoughts and prayers to all of you. Please know that we are here for Megan if she needs anything at all. 
The Fogg family

My heart goes out to Karen and her children, may God bless and guide you thru this very hard time, I met Jay a few years back in one of our NSM meeting, he was a wonderful man. I will always remember when you would say to me when was I coming to work in one of your offices :) God bless you and may you RIP

I had the pleasure to work for Jay  when he was our regional East coast manager for Culligan Water. He was a hard working man who truly cared about his employees and put his heart into all of what he did. He was very kind, and had a way of making you feel very important to the company. His encouragement and enthusiasm gave me strength everyday.
He will be missed by so many
My thoughts go out to the family at this time
Lynne
Of Maryland

Karen and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He certainly was a special man and father.  We feel very fortunate to have known him as long as we have.  Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers!

My heart goes out to Jay's family right now and for years to come. He was a good man who adored his family and was so very proud of his children. May you keep that in your thoughts in these hard times. He was a leader at Coverall and he saved me a time or two and I will never forget that. May Jay be at peace...and of course GO PATS!

diane ,chris,and laurie so sorry for your loss and jays family also ,our prayers go out to you all at this very difficult time may the memories help get you through god bless you all. phyllis,allensharpers cousin

our thoughts and prayers to jays family and friends.from the wright family.

Dear Karen, Megan, Nick, and Jared,

The news about Jay was devastating in ways words cannot ever express.  A senseless tragedy.  You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Karen, You can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. You have a lot of friends who want to help you in any way they can but also remember, grieving is a personal process that has no time limit, nor one “right” way to do it.    Jay was a wonderful guy and I am glad I had the privelege of knowing him, may he rest in peace.  Love to all!

My deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers go out to Jay's family. His honesty, integrity and dedication touched every person who ever worked with him. You will be missed.

Although we never met in person, we chatted on the phone and emailed several times.  Jay was always cheerful and helpful and a pleasure to work with.  He will be missed.

I'll always remember the Thanksgivings and Christmas' at Mem's house and the advice you bestowed regarding girls in High School. Your laugh, love of family and commitment to community were exceptional examples for the rest of us in the family. With much love and respect.

Sorry for yout loss. May god be with you.
R.I.P.

Jay;
You had a heart of gold. A friend to everyone you met. You loved to laugh and smile...your love for life was contagious and brightened any room, any event.  In the twelve years we've known you, we have so many great memories that we will always cherish.  We all miss you.

My heart broke when I heard the news about Jay, a great guy that will be missed dearly.  My heart goes out to his family for this very sad time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during these difficult days.  My daughter goes to school with Megan and we were all saddened by the news of her dads passing.

My heart and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed my friend.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jay and his family. May Gods' loving embrace envelope you more deeply and know your own guardian angel is watching and protecting you evermore.

My thoughts and prayers go out the the Harper family. A great leader and family man. Enjoyed working together and sharing family sports stories. Will always remember to "stay positive Devlin". Thank you and rest in peace.

Jay-always a friend while growing up in EB. The times shooting hoops or catching balls thrown by you at Prouty. You will be missed, the shock and saddness is overwhelming. May you rest in peace and God and friends watch over your wife and children with watchful eyes and love.  Bob Parsons

My prayers go out to Jay's family at this time and for years to come. Jay was a great leader and mentor to those that were touched by his life.  He always gushed with pride when talking about his family. May he rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers to the Harper family. I enjoyed  working with Jay at Wheelabrator/CPC/Culligan in Sturbridge. RIP Jay

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Philip A. Prizio, Jr. and family.

My heart breaks for you Karen and your children.  I will never forget you and all the happy years I worked with Jay at Maurices Market. Jay was a wonderful, kind loving person, a real family man. We had so many laughs. I know he will be missed by so many people.  God bless you and your family.  My prayers are with you.

We started communicating a little over a year ago. We met in early April and became colleagues at Coverall, Washington DC.  Your emails of praise and encouragement, spreadsheets and evening talks over dinner and cocktails have taught me a lot in a short amount of time.  This is a huge loss for your Family, your community, your friends, our company and the world.  Thank you My Friend for all you have shared and taught me in a short amount of time.  My prayers are with your family and friends. I know you will continue your mentoring and work with passion up on the Ultimate level.  RIP.

Jay, I am still shocked and speechless. My thoughts and prayers to your family. I will always remember you with a smile. Always positive, always led by example. You will be missed. - Andrew Francis

Remembering Jay in sympathy and friendship DPHS Class of 1983

You will be missed by so many; but your life will live on in your children and in our memories. Rest peacfully, my dear nephew. Uncle Dave

Karen, I am shocked and truely saddened.  Jay was a true friend to me my entire life and I loved him like a brother.  Jay was a great husband and very proud father.  Whenever we talked, he would let me know how much he loved his family.  His friendship will never be forgotten.  My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.


As a good friend of our son Ed Gustenhoven, our hearts are hurt and saddened by the loss of a great guy. Be strong with fond memories of Jay. 
Ed and Barbara Gustenhoven, 
The Villages, Florida

You will be missed tremendously Jay!!  However, I am sure you will be looking down watching and guiding your family!  You were a great person and we are priveleged to have known you!!

Jane and Bob Furtado

A candle as bright as Jay's life.  God Bless and may God help his family though these diffucult times.

My heart breaks for you, Karen my beloved friend, and your children. I will smile when I think of Jay, and never forget his big bear hugs and his wit. Diane, you did a great job raising a fine man. Lori, Paul, Christian, Fran, and Steve, my love and sympathy to you in the loss of your cherished brother and brother in law. May you all feel his presence with you, because he will be there, in your hearts, and he'll give you strength to carry on when you feel you can't. He was a good husband, father, and friend, and will be sorely missed.

My most sincerest sympathy goes out to the Harper family, I worked with Jay at both Culligan Water and Coverall HBCS. He was a very good man and a loving husband and father. So sad to see that God has taken his life at such an early age when Jay had so much more life to offer.
Bob Roy

Karen, there are no words that any one can say under.  Jay was a great husband, Dad.  Always pleasant to be around.  He loved his family.  Gave to the community. I know your family & Jay's family are saddened by your loss.  Stay strong.  Love you, Diane Ela-Lauzon (your Mom's friend)

Jay was a man of integrity and kindness.  He knew how to balance being a manager and showing compassion to those around him.  I am blessed to have known you, your memories and legacy will live on.  God Bless!

there are no words that we can say to any one.other then we will miss you,and to karen and the grand kids he was a good dad.he was a good man we had a lot of good times at marble rd.our hearts are broken.love dad &pat jay my freind rip

To Jay's family and closest friends, may God grant you peace and strength to carry you through this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy to the Harper family. I worked with Jay for many years at Culligan. He was a dedicated person and always strived to achieve the best at whatever he did.  We had many fun times and he will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Harper's family and friends as well as his coworkers and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers to the Harper family following this senseless tragedy.  I enjoyed the time I spent working with Jay at Culligan and appreciate everything I learned from him along the way.  He was a friend, a leader and great example to many.  He will be missed.

My condolenses go out to the Harper family and you are in my prayers. RIP Jay

Wonderful Man. I will miss you. Rest in Peace.

Humanity last a great man, father and husband! RIP and our condolences to the Harper Family.
The Abruscato's

Humanity lost a great man, father and husband. May you RIP and our condolences to your family.
The Abruscato's

While we never had an opportunity to meet face to face over the years, I will always remember you as a great mentor, friend and wonderful human being. My you rest in peace Jay and my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

My heart is broken.  We had such fun times when Jay was Ashley and Megan's soccer coach.  My prayers are with you.

You were an individual that exemplified living every day to the fullest. Although 47 short years you truly didn't waste one day. Rest in Peace

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jay, I will surely miss you. In the five years I have known you, I always looked forward to seeing your smile, and hearing you say Trust Me. May you rest in peace.

Jay, we worked together for six years during the Culligan days. You were both a great person and great leader. You will be missed by many. RIP

Bob Chiles Fairfax Virginia

To the Haper family: there are no words that could ever begin to express how deeply saddened I am for your loss.  Coverall may have lost a great leader and friend but you lost a wonderful husband, father and friend.  I pray that Jay rests peacefully and that God helps you find comfort and strength during this most difficult time!

On Tuesday Jay shared with us his feelings of love and pride for his children and happiness in his family life. Our prayers are with the Harpers today and everyday.

you will remain forever in my prayers my heart goes out to your family a bright flame extinguished far too soon!

So sad to receive this news- what a great guy, always upbeat, positive and REAL. He would crack himself up because he could not pronounce my last name. I will miss you Jay, my condolences to your wife and children.God bless

OMG!! I am lost for words.  All I can say is for the 3 years I've worked with at the NJ office, it's been a pleasure.  What a respectful, and good man you were.  Thank you.  You will tremendously be missed.  I also will miss those emails of inspiration.  May you rest in peace.  God bless your family.  Thank you Jay.

Jay, of whom I've worked with for 3 years. I've enjoyed your mannerism and the respect you gave me, and also the fun we had in Aruba.  Most of all, I will miss the emails you would always send to us at the Nj Office, that was my inspiration. You will tremendously be missed.

Colleen and I will always have the Harper family in our thoughts and prays. God Bless.

Jay, I have enjoyed our 5 years working together.We were each others sounding board. You were a great leader and a devoted family man. My prayers go out to your family whom you loved so much. Rest in peace my friend.

What a great guy, a great friend, and always a great smile. Only good memories of Jay. Many sympathies directed to the family.

I will always remember Jay's smile and energy when he first came to work with us at IPS. I offer my deepest condolences to Karen and his two children.

I worked with Jay during the Culligan days and was always impressed at how he treated everyone so well. He had a good heart.  I will remember him fondly. My condolences to Jays family.

Jay, I am still in shock over the news.  I will always remember you as the Great Leader that you ARE.  You will never be forgotten.  RIP my friend and may God give Karen and the children the Faith and Strength to carry on without you.

Katherine Prak & Maryellen Dixon 

Jay you were a Great Leader and will truly be missed.

The best thing was we could all sit down with you and just have a pleasant conversation about anything. You made an impact in all of our lives in many different ways. You were a great leader, and a special character and you will never be forgotten. May you now rest in peace.

this candle is for you Jay Harper may you RIP

Jay Harper you and Karen truly showed me and my husband a great time at the Bahamas Cruise i will never forget you. You always smiled and gave me a hug everytime you came to our NNJ office you will be truly missed by me RIP i send all my condolences out to your family.

I will always be smiling and laughing when I think of you.  My heart goes out to your family.  I will cherish the memories of all the fun we had at our meetings. You will be sorely missed.

Jay i will really miss you.  I am still shocked and deeply sadened.

Sending my dearest sympathies to the Harper family during this moment of grief

My dear Jay:

I am heartbroken.  I promise to get you home to Karen and the children.

Kathy

Words cannot express how shocking, sad and tragic this is.  Have not seen Jay in years but will always remember his smile, sense of humor and kindness from our days at Wheelabrator.  Prayers and hugs to Karen and family from Giles and me

Jay, You were Coverall to me.  I will never forget "boot camp" where I came up to you and asked you if you were also a new FC and you smiled at me and simply said, "No, I'm a VP."  Always smiling, always humble.  You will be greatly missed by all of us at Coverall.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was a great leader, and will be missed

My dearest Jay,  I have no words to say how I will much I will treasure the few short years I had to get to know you.  My collegue, my friend, I will miss you.

Shirley (Klein)

We will miss you dearly. My prayers are with your family.

Jay's departure was truly unexpected and I am deeply grieved. My deepest condolences go out to the Harper family for this significant loss. He taught me a lot in the 5 years I worked with him. So much, that I now use some of his catch phrases in my daily business vernacular. God bless you Jay and your family. Rest in peace my friend, "You're a good man."

You were a wondeful man and great leader at Coverall. Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers are with you family.

My heart and prayers go out to the family. Jay was a great man and leader to our office.He will me dearly missed RIP

Though our time together was short you made a lasting impression on me my friend. My heart goes out to your family. You will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Jay

Many fond memories of working together at IPS in Hampton.  I remember how proud Jay was to become a dad when Megan was born.  My thoughts and prayers are with your family.  God Bless!

May you rest in peace Jay. My prayers are with your family. You were a well respected man and loved by all.

Jay there are no words!  You were a wonderful man, the true definition of a family man!  The love you had for Karen, Megan, Nick and Jared, was seen in everything you did!  Your warmth and smile will never be far from our minds!  We will always laugh at how you would leave a case of water on our doorstep in exchange for a case or two of beer : )  I'm only sorry that we did not get to see you all a few months ago when we were passing through CT!  Karen and the kids will have our love and support!  May God be with you and know that you will never be far from our hearts!

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Jay Edward Harper

March 25, 1965 – October 17, 2012

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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