Elizabeth "Betty Ann" (LeDuke) Harris, 74, a longtime resident of Littleton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Emerson Hospital with family by her side on August 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Harris who passed in 2013.
Betty Ann was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1947, a daughter to the late William and Alice (Trahan) LeDuke.
Graduating from Westford Academy in 1965, she briefly worked for the United States Air Force prior to starting her family. After her marriage to Jim, Betty Ann settled in Littleton where she raised her children by Long Lake.
For many years, Betty Ann worked at Digital Equipment Corporation in Acton, Massachusetts as a customer service representative, and later for Adesa Concord in its transportation department.
Outside of work, she enjoyed tending to her yard and flower gardens, and tackling projects around the house. She also loved taking day trips and spending time with her family. She had a great appreciation for nature's little creatures such as the rabbits, chipmunks, and birds that visited her yard. Betty Ann greatly admired her cats as well, having many over the years. She was a friend and source of wisdom to all who knew her, and will be deeply missed.
Betty Ann leaves behind her daughter, Wendie Sammarco, and son, James Harris Jr, both of Littleton, her brother, Russell LeDuke and his wife, Sally of Westford, son-in-law, Glenn Sammarco of Littleton, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco. In addition to her husband, Jim, Betty Ann was sadly predeceased by her brother, William LeDuke, Jr.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Betty for a period of visitation from 11:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Westlawn Cemetery, 7 New Estate Road, Littleton.
Source: Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton MA, 01460.
Obituary of her husband:
James Hayden Harris, 70, of Littleton, Massachusetts, died on March 5, 2013, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 6, 1943, the son of Marjorie Nicholson of Littleton and William Harris. He grew up in Waltham, and lived in Littleton for most of his life.
James was in the car business for more than four decades. He enjoyed collecting model cars and airplanes, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Elizabeth (LeDuke) Harris; his mother, Marjorie (Nicholson) Bontempo; his children, James Harris Jr., and Wendie Sammarco and her children, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco and their father, Glenn Sammarco, all of Littleton; step-brother of Patty Sinnett of North Carolina, John Bontempo of Tennessee, and Michael "Mickey" Bontempo of Shirley; and a brother-in law, Russell and his wife, Sally LeDuke of Westford; also a special friend of the family, Darin Harlow.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Published by the Lowell Sun, Massachusetts on Mar. 8, 2013.
Betty Ann was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1947, a daughter to the late William and Alice (Trahan) LeDuke.
Graduating from Westford Academy in 1965, she briefly worked for the United States Air Force prior to starting her family. After her marriage to Jim, Betty Ann settled in Littleton where she raised her children by Long Lake.
For many years, Betty Ann worked at Digital Equipment Corporation in Acton, Massachusetts as a customer service representative, and later for Adesa Concord in its transportation department.
Outside of work, she enjoyed tending to her yard and flower gardens, and tackling projects around the house. She also loved taking day trips and spending time with her family. She had a great appreciation for nature's little creatures such as the rabbits, chipmunks, and birds that visited her yard. Betty Ann greatly admired her cats as well, having many over the years. She was a friend and source of wisdom to all who knew her, and will be deeply missed.
Betty Ann leaves behind her daughter, Wendie Sammarco, and son, James Harris Jr, both of Littleton, her brother, Russell LeDuke and his wife, Sally of Westford, son-in-law, Glenn Sammarco of Littleton, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco. In addition to her husband, Jim, Betty Ann was sadly predeceased by her brother, William LeDuke, Jr.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Betty for a period of visitation from 11:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Westlawn Cemetery, 7 New Estate Road, Littleton.
Source: Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton MA, 01460.
Obituary of her husband:
James Hayden Harris, 70, of Littleton, Massachusetts, died on March 5, 2013, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 6, 1943, the son of Marjorie Nicholson of Littleton and William Harris. He grew up in Waltham, and lived in Littleton for most of his life.
James was in the car business for more than four decades. He enjoyed collecting model cars and airplanes, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Elizabeth (LeDuke) Harris; his mother, Marjorie (Nicholson) Bontempo; his children, James Harris Jr., and Wendie Sammarco and her children, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco and their father, Glenn Sammarco, all of Littleton; step-brother of Patty Sinnett of North Carolina, John Bontempo of Tennessee, and Michael "Mickey" Bontempo of Shirley; and a brother-in law, Russell and his wife, Sally LeDuke of Westford; also a special friend of the family, Darin Harlow.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Published by the Lowell Sun, Massachusetts on Mar. 8, 2013.
Elizabeth "Betty Ann" (LeDuke) Harris, 74, a longtime resident of Littleton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Emerson Hospital with family by her side on August 10, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Harris who passed in 2013.
Betty Ann was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1947, a daughter to the late William and Alice (Trahan) LeDuke.
Graduating from Westford Academy in 1965, she briefly worked for the United States Air Force prior to starting her family. After her marriage to Jim, Betty Ann settled in Littleton where she raised her children by Long Lake.
For many years, Betty Ann worked at Digital Equipment Corporation in Acton, Massachusetts as a customer service representative, and later for Adesa Concord in its transportation department.
Outside of work, she enjoyed tending to her yard and flower gardens, and tackling projects around the house. She also loved taking day trips and spending time with her family. She had a great appreciation for nature's little creatures such as the rabbits, chipmunks, and birds that visited her yard. Betty Ann greatly admired her cats as well, having many over the years. She was a friend and source of wisdom to all who knew her, and will be deeply missed.
Betty Ann leaves behind her daughter, Wendie Sammarco, and son, James Harris Jr, both of Littleton, her brother, Russell LeDuke and his wife, Sally of Westford, son-in-law, Glenn Sammarco of Littleton, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco. In addition to her husband, Jim, Betty Ann was sadly predeceased by her brother, William LeDuke, Jr.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Betty for a period of visitation from 11:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Westlawn Cemetery, 7 New Estate Road, Littleton.
Source: Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton MA, 01460.
Obituary of her husband:
James Hayden Harris, 70, of Littleton, Massachusetts, died on March 5, 2013, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 6, 1943, the son of Marjorie Nicholson of Littleton and William Harris. He grew up in Waltham, and lived in Littleton for most of his life.
James was in the car business for more than four decades. He enjoyed collecting model cars and airplanes, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Elizabeth (LeDuke) Harris; his mother, Marjorie (Nicholson) Bontempo; his children, James Harris Jr., and Wendie Sammarco and her children, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco and their father, Glenn Sammarco, all of Littleton; step-brother of Patty Sinnett of North Carolina, John Bontempo of Tennessee, and Michael "Mickey" Bontempo of Shirley; and a brother-in law, Russell and his wife, Sally LeDuke of Westford; also a special friend of the family, Darin Harlow.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Published by the Lowell Sun, Massachusetts on Mar. 8, 2013.
Betty Ann was born in Waltham, Massachusetts, on July 12, 1947, a daughter to the late William and Alice (Trahan) LeDuke.
Graduating from Westford Academy in 1965, she briefly worked for the United States Air Force prior to starting her family. After her marriage to Jim, Betty Ann settled in Littleton where she raised her children by Long Lake.
For many years, Betty Ann worked at Digital Equipment Corporation in Acton, Massachusetts as a customer service representative, and later for Adesa Concord in its transportation department.
Outside of work, she enjoyed tending to her yard and flower gardens, and tackling projects around the house. She also loved taking day trips and spending time with her family. She had a great appreciation for nature's little creatures such as the rabbits, chipmunks, and birds that visited her yard. Betty Ann greatly admired her cats as well, having many over the years. She was a friend and source of wisdom to all who knew her, and will be deeply missed.
Betty Ann leaves behind her daughter, Wendie Sammarco, and son, James Harris Jr, both of Littleton, her brother, Russell LeDuke and his wife, Sally of Westford, son-in-law, Glenn Sammarco of Littleton, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco. In addition to her husband, Jim, Betty Ann was sadly predeceased by her brother, William LeDuke, Jr.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Betty for a period of visitation from 11:30am until 12:30pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Westlawn Cemetery, 7 New Estate Road, Littleton.
Source: Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton MA, 01460.
Obituary of her husband:
James Hayden Harris, 70, of Littleton, Massachusetts, died on March 5, 2013, at his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 6, 1943, the son of Marjorie Nicholson of Littleton and William Harris. He grew up in Waltham, and lived in Littleton for most of his life.
James was in the car business for more than four decades. He enjoyed collecting model cars and airplanes, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years. Elizabeth (LeDuke) Harris; his mother, Marjorie (Nicholson) Bontempo; his children, James Harris Jr., and Wendie Sammarco and her children, Andrew and Christopher Sammarco and their father, Glenn Sammarco, all of Littleton; step-brother of Patty Sinnett of North Carolina, John Bontempo of Tennessee, and Michael "Mickey" Bontempo of Shirley; and a brother-in law, Russell and his wife, Sally LeDuke of Westford; also a special friend of the family, Darin Harlow.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA.
Published by the Lowell Sun, Massachusetts on Mar. 8, 2013.
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