Elnora Eugenia Harris, 96, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6th, 2020 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Harris. Elnora was born in New Haven on January 12, 1924; daughter of the late Arthur and Iva Plummer Rice. Elnora was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Gennie(Ward)Marsh. A graduate of the former Commercial High School, New Haven, Elnora had worked in the office for the The Rockbestos Company for many years when it was located in New Haven. Mother of Wayne E. Harris and Warren A. Harris (Myla). Grandmother of Michael Harris, Dorian Harris (Roxanne), Amber Harris and Ciara Cifarelli (Jeff). Great grandmother of Whitney Golanski, Oliver, Hunter and Gwenevieve Harris. Predeceased by her brother Arthur Rice, Jr. and sister Beryl Iva Rice.
The visiting hours will be Thursday, August 13th from 6 to 8 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue (masks and social distancing required). Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473.
Dear Wayne, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, your visits and company meant a lot to her. You would shop at Ferraro’s for her and also enjoyed take-out together. I think having her son close to her added to her longevity. I will make a memorial contribution to Animal Haven in her name, I know she enjoyed Tris when she paid her a visit. Please pass along my condolences to your son and family.
sincerely,
Marsha
Grandma,
I’m sorry we weren’t able to spend more time together recently. I took time for granted and always thought there would be another opportunity. I know that you were understanding and would want me to forgive myself and move on without guilt. I will miss our Sunday pizza, and seeing you waiving goodbye at the window.
Love, Michael.
Mike, grandma knows you loved her and she loved you. You, Dorian, Roxanne and the kids were great to her and she really appreciated your visits when we had pizza from Grand Apizza or seafood platters from Dino’s. I know that her and grandpa will remember our many Sunday visits to visit grandpa in the Masonic Home. Remember when we played on the billiards table downstairs? Even though grandpa didn’t know we were there towards the end, it meant the world to grandma to have us keep them company. Love, Dad.
Elnora was always very good to the great grand kids. Never forgot a birthday. Would laugh at my bad jokes. Always asked about my mother once she learned of her fight with cancer including her in her daily prayers. The last years, we missed her at the family parties. Taking the party to her as often as we could. Self sufficient to the end! I admire that! I hope I could be that awesome at 96! Love ya gram!