Jon E. Harlor, 68
Dateline: South Yarmouth, MA
Jon E. Harlor, age 68, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Easton and Mansfield passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor “Hedy” (Haran) Harlor to whom he was wed for the past 37 years.
Born in Attleboro, MA on February 5, 1945, he was a dear son of Eleanor (Smith) Harlor of Mansfield and the late William E. Harlor.
Jon grew up in Mansfield and was a 1963 graduate of Mansfield High School. He furthered his education and was a graduate of Curry College in Milton.
A retired Social Worker, Mr. Harlor had made his home in South Yarmouth for the past 4 years and was a former 30 year resident of Easton.
Jon will always be remembered as a true “renaissance man.” He loved history and was always quite knowledgeable on current affairs. He enjoyed engaging in conversations regarding politics and was also an avid sports fan. He loved opera and always maintained a special place in his heart for animals.
In addition to his wife and mother he his survived by his devoted sister and brothers, E. Joan Holliday of Mansfield, William A. Harlor and his wife Mary Ann of Mansfield and Lyle S. Harlor and his wife Leslie of Mansfield. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours , to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Thursday, June 13th from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday afternoon at the conclusion of visiting hours at 1:30 P.M. at the Spring Brook Cemetery in Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, Jon’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St., 2nd Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.
To send Jon’s family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com