In loving memory of

Denton B. Harris
May 2, 1927 - April 4, 2012

Tiverton, RI - Denton B. Harris, 84, of Tiverton, RI, died Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at Sakonnet Bay Retirement Living, Tiverton, RI. He was the husband of Carrie (Robinson) Harris.Born in Orange, Massachusetts, on May 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Warren Augustus and Ruth (Ballard) Harris.Mr. Harris served in the US Navy during World War II. He received a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from U Mass - Amherst; he also received a doctorate from Texas A M in Ocean Engineering. Denton started his career working for the research department at the DuPont Company in Delaware. He also spent time working at Woods Hole, MA in oceanographic studies. He most recently was a professor of engineering at U Mass - Amherst until his retirement, after which he resided in Plattsburgh, NY. He was a world traveler, loved food and wine, and enjoyed the outdoors - skydiving, scuba diving, skiing, water skiing, mountain climbing, camping, and flying his own Cessna. Besides his wife of 33 years, he is survived by his children, Julie Lyn (Harris) Fisher of Indialantic, FL, Patricia Pattie Trifero and her husband Joseph of Middletown, RI, Wendy Boyd and her husband Keats of Cotuit, MA and his step-son Larry Johnson and his wife Jeanne Pardee of Charlottesville, VA, his grandchildren, Sean Joseph Trifero, Cora Lou Harris, Lindsey Trifero, Jamie Bishop, Ilya Boyd and Anya Boyd and his great grandchildren, Taylor Trifero and Cole Trifero.He was the father of the late Chad Harris and the brother of the late Phillip, Warren, Robert and Courtenay Harris.A Celebration of Life will be held on April 21, 2012, from 2:00pm -4:00 pm at Sakonnet Bay Retirement Living, in Tiverton, RI. An internment will be held on April 28, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Central Cemetery in Orange, MA for close family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society at http://www.lls.org/#/waystohelp/donate/donateonline/ or the charity of your choice.

Tributes

Lindsey and Taylor Trifero - A.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Lindsey And Taylor Trifero lit a candle in memory of Denton B. Harris"

Lindsey and Taylor Trifero - A.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"We love and miss you so much, still cant beleive you are gone. you will always be in out hearts and in our memories. love you grandpa"

Patricia Ballard Trifero - May.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Dear Lindsey and Taylor, grandpa will always be with you as long as you keep him in your heart. He loved you both more than you will ever know, think of him and he will be there. Share stories and memories of him with family and friends, he would like that! Love you both, Mom,Nana"

Court Harris - April 25, 2012 .. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Dear Carrie and all of Denton's family, My family and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you all the best during this difficult time. I have fond childhood memories of family gathering's with Uncle Denton and you all.Court HarrisApr 17, 2012Chandler, AZ"

Tiffany Harris - April 25, 201.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Dear Carrie and all of Denton's family....sending our condolences to all, wishing you joy in your memories of a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend..."when all that is left of me is love, give me away..." Love from, Tiff, Karl, Hannah, and JessyTiffany HarrisApr 16, 2012Yarmouth port, MA"

Faley J. Harris - April 25, 20.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"My thoughts and prayers to the family of Denton Harris. I am filled with memories of Uncle Dent throughout the years, and they are all good. He is a remarkable man, and I will miss him.Faley J. HarrisApr 15, 2012Hampton, NH"

Jim Plaza - April 25, 2012 at .. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Dear Julie, Patty, Wendy, Carrie: My condolence too you all. Reading the background history of Denton brought back much of how Chad talked about his dad. My thoughts are with you all. -Jim PlazaJim PlazaApr 14, 2012Shutesbury, MA"

Douglas R. Skopp - April 25, 2.. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Dear Carrie, Evelyne and I are saddened by the news of Denton's passing, and send you and your family our deepest sympathy in your loss. We often remember seeing you and Denton together and knowing in our hearts of your great happiness with each other. May your memories give you much joy and comfort. With fond wishes, Doug SkoppDouglas R. SkoppApr 14, 2012Plattsburgh, NY USA"

Fay (Hunting) Bennett - April .. wrote on Apr 4, 2012:

"Denton's mother and my mother were first cousins and very close, almost like sisters. I have a little birdbook which bears the in-scription, "To Fay from Denton". My deepest sympathy to the family.Fay (Hunting) BennettApr 13, 2012Greenfield, MA"