MSGT Carl Elgin "Pete" Harris, of Plant City, FL, passed away June 6, 2022 after a period of failing health. Carl was born December 28, 1935 in Burke, VT, the son of Carl Edwin and Waltena (Andross) Harris.
He grew up in Lyndonville, VT. Carl graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1955, where he participated in cross-country skiing and football. Soon after, he enlisted in and began a long career in the United States Marine Corps, marrying Elizabeth Calderwood on December 24, 1955 in Lyndon Center, VT. During his career, they lived in many parts of the United States while raising four children, and they later divorced. He was a proud Marine throughout his life, serving in the Vietnam War while rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, before retiring in 1975 as a recruiter in Claremont, NH.
"Pete" then worked for Sturm Ruger until 1983, when he moved to Florida, and then worked for Borter Glass until again retiring in 1997. In 1975, he married Joyce Gibson and they shared 23 years together, raising a son and making their home in Florida, until she passed in 1998. In 2000, he married Elaine Jewell, who predeceased him in 2021.
Throughout his life, he made and enjoyed many friendships and was known for his broad smile, frequent laughter and support of his beloved Marine Corps and the United States he proudly served. He was a third-generation member of the Masons and the Shriners.
His survived by three sons, Carl Ernest Harris (Marilyn), of Claremont, NH and Naples, FL, Carlton Harris (Renee), of Willimantic, CT, and Mark Gader (Angel), of Plant City; two daughters, Betty Pierce (Michael), of Charlestown, NH, and Beverly Chartier (Chris), of Lyndonville; eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Vicki Sheffield; a brother-in-law, Art Jewel and family; and many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Amaryllis Crowell and Carlene Fusco.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Thonotosassa, FL with full military honors.
Source; Eagle Times, Claremont, NH, June 14, 2022
He grew up in Lyndonville, VT. Carl graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1955, where he participated in cross-country skiing and football. Soon after, he enlisted in and began a long career in the United States Marine Corps, marrying Elizabeth Calderwood on December 24, 1955 in Lyndon Center, VT. During his career, they lived in many parts of the United States while raising four children, and they later divorced. He was a proud Marine throughout his life, serving in the Vietnam War while rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, before retiring in 1975 as a recruiter in Claremont, NH.
"Pete" then worked for Sturm Ruger until 1983, when he moved to Florida, and then worked for Borter Glass until again retiring in 1997. In 1975, he married Joyce Gibson and they shared 23 years together, raising a son and making their home in Florida, until she passed in 1998. In 2000, he married Elaine Jewell, who predeceased him in 2021.
Throughout his life, he made and enjoyed many friendships and was known for his broad smile, frequent laughter and support of his beloved Marine Corps and the United States he proudly served. He was a third-generation member of the Masons and the Shriners.
His survived by three sons, Carl Ernest Harris (Marilyn), of Claremont, NH and Naples, FL, Carlton Harris (Renee), of Willimantic, CT, and Mark Gader (Angel), of Plant City; two daughters, Betty Pierce (Michael), of Charlestown, NH, and Beverly Chartier (Chris), of Lyndonville; eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Vicki Sheffield; a brother-in-law, Art Jewel and family; and many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Amaryllis Crowell and Carlene Fusco.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Thonotosassa, FL with full military honors.
Source; Eagle Times, Claremont, NH, June 14, 2022
MSGT Carl Elgin "Pete" Harris, of Plant City, FL, passed away June 6, 2022 after a period of failing health. Carl was born December 28, 1935 in Burke, VT, the son of Carl Edwin and Waltena (Andross) Harris.
He grew up in Lyndonville, VT. Carl graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1955, where he participated in cross-country skiing and football. Soon after, he enlisted in and began a long career in the United States Marine Corps, marrying Elizabeth Calderwood on December 24, 1955 in Lyndon Center, VT. During his career, they lived in many parts of the United States while raising four children, and they later divorced. He was a proud Marine throughout his life, serving in the Vietnam War while rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, before retiring in 1975 as a recruiter in Claremont, NH.
"Pete" then worked for Sturm Ruger until 1983, when he moved to Florida, and then worked for Borter Glass until again retiring in 1997. In 1975, he married Joyce Gibson and they shared 23 years together, raising a son and making their home in Florida, until she passed in 1998. In 2000, he married Elaine Jewell, who predeceased him in 2021.
Throughout his life, he made and enjoyed many friendships and was known for his broad smile, frequent laughter and support of his beloved Marine Corps and the United States he proudly served. He was a third-generation member of the Masons and the Shriners.
His survived by three sons, Carl Ernest Harris (Marilyn), of Claremont, NH and Naples, FL, Carlton Harris (Renee), of Willimantic, CT, and Mark Gader (Angel), of Plant City; two daughters, Betty Pierce (Michael), of Charlestown, NH, and Beverly Chartier (Chris), of Lyndonville; eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Vicki Sheffield; a brother-in-law, Art Jewel and family; and many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Amaryllis Crowell and Carlene Fusco.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Thonotosassa, FL with full military honors.
Source; Eagle Times, Claremont, NH, June 14, 2022
He grew up in Lyndonville, VT. Carl graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1955, where he participated in cross-country skiing and football. Soon after, he enlisted in and began a long career in the United States Marine Corps, marrying Elizabeth Calderwood on December 24, 1955 in Lyndon Center, VT. During his career, they lived in many parts of the United States while raising four children, and they later divorced. He was a proud Marine throughout his life, serving in the Vietnam War while rising to the rank of Master Sergeant, before retiring in 1975 as a recruiter in Claremont, NH.
"Pete" then worked for Sturm Ruger until 1983, when he moved to Florida, and then worked for Borter Glass until again retiring in 1997. In 1975, he married Joyce Gibson and they shared 23 years together, raising a son and making their home in Florida, until she passed in 1998. In 2000, he married Elaine Jewell, who predeceased him in 2021.
Throughout his life, he made and enjoyed many friendships and was known for his broad smile, frequent laughter and support of his beloved Marine Corps and the United States he proudly served. He was a third-generation member of the Masons and the Shriners.
His survived by three sons, Carl Ernest Harris (Marilyn), of Claremont, NH and Naples, FL, Carlton Harris (Renee), of Willimantic, CT, and Mark Gader (Angel), of Plant City; two daughters, Betty Pierce (Michael), of Charlestown, NH, and Beverly Chartier (Chris), of Lyndonville; eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Vicki Sheffield; a brother-in-law, Art Jewel and family; and many dear friends.
He was predeceased by his parents; and two sisters, Amaryllis Crowell and Carlene Fusco.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Thonotosassa, FL with full military honors.
Source; Eagle Times, Claremont, NH, June 14, 2022
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