He leaves his beloved wife, Susan R. Jilson, of 37 years, his son Erik W. Jilson and wife Wendy, daughter Thora E. Jilson and five beautiful grandchildren, Devyn, Tristan, Ayden, Ava and Kai. He is also survived by his four siblings, Patty, Karen, Kurt and Keith, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.
Harry was a UMASS Amherst graduate, owner of Jilson-Thoren Opticians, Shades of Cape Cod, and Eyeglasses One. Harry was a long time member of the Massachusetts State Board of Dispensing Opticians. He served as a Rotarian for 50 years, was a member of the Barnstable Yacht Club and the Oysterville Yacht Club, as well as The Olde Barnstable Golf Club. He enjoyed sailing, tennis, skiing, reading and pyrotechnics . He loved his family, and his grandchildren were known for putting a "smile on his heart".
Services will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 3055 Main St., Barnstable Village at 1pm on Saturday, March 2, 2013 with a reception to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod or Hyannis Rotary Club. Messages may be left at Harryjilson.blogspot.com.
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