In Taunton, January 17, 2008 Harry J. died at home peacefully while surrounded by his family at the age of 88. Harry was the husband of Jill (Smith) Gurney. He was born in East Providence, R.I. to his late parents Henry & Katherine (Bell) Gurney. He was educated in East Providence schools and attended college at URI. Harry has lived in Taunton since 1959 and worked at Reed & Barton Company until his retirement in 1982. Harry enjoyed woodworking, especially on grandfather clocks. Besides his wife he leaves his children Paul Gurney, Marian Gurney, Catherine Stevens, Mark Gurney, Judy McCloskey and Susan Predaris. Harry is also survived by his thirteen grandchildren. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton, MA. 02780 on Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 10am. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Nicholas of Myra Church the former St. Joseph’s Church in North Dighton at 11am. Visiting hours are on Monday from 6-8pm. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Morton Hospital Blood Bank, 88 Washington St., Taunton, MA. 02780