WORCESTER-Winona M. (Francis) Harris, 76 of 12 Ashland Street, formerly of Martha’s Vineyard died Friday, March 12th in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 53 years Richard L. Harris, Sr., 2 sons Richard L. Harris, Jr. of Dorchester and Thomas L. Harris of New Salem, a daughter Traci A. Goldsberry of San Antonio, TX, a sister Marylou B. Sawyer of Worcester, 2 granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. 4 brothers Lloyd, Guy, Lawrence and Allen Francis predeceased her.
She was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada the daughter of Archibald and Lema M. (Nelson) Francis and graduated from high school in Canada. Mrs. Harris was a receptionist for UMass Hospital for 15 years until her retirement. She was the president and a member of the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed knitting.
The funeral is Monday, March 15th with a service at 11:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral on Monday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701-4688.