Michael C. Harris

SOUTH HADLEY-Michael C. Harris, 60, died suddenly September 24, 2010. He had a gentle, caring personality and had made many lifelong friends along the way. Michael had retired from the Local 63 Sheet Metal Workers Union with 31 years of service. He loved retirement and enjoyed working around the house and yard. He was especially close to his mother and enjoyed spending time with her. He was an avid Harley enthusiast and loved his bike. Predeceased by his father, Patrick Harris, he is survived by his mother, Irene Mary (Mahoney) Harris, of Holyoke, MA, his lifelong partner, Sandra L. Goeldner, of South Hadley, MA, his brother, Patrick Joseph Harris, and his wife, Maryanne, of Hatfield, MA, his sisters: Kathleen Squires, of CA, Mary Ellen Tighe, and her husband, Tom, of MA, Christine Ann Harris, of CA and Eileen Harris, of Holyoke, MA; his ex-wife, Brenda (Zorbo) Harris, and many nieces, nephews and other family members. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Belchertown, MA. Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the South Hadley Council on Aging, 45 Dayton Street, South Hadley, MA 01075. Because of his love for his rescue cat, “Goeffrey”, contributions may also be made to the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, 163 Montague Road, Leverett, MA 01054-9762. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC has been entrusted with the arrangements. For expressions of sympathy please visit www.nefcc.net