Harry Garson

Harry Garson died at the age of 91, at his home in Newton, Massachusetts,on
January 7, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Harry moved with his
wife, Gladys, to Newton, to be closer to his son, Steve, after living in
the New Haven area of Connecticut for 86 years. During WWII, he was
stationed in Dakka, India, where he worked as a Seargent,in charge of
entertainment and morale of the troops on his Army base. Harry was a
Justice of the Peace in Woodbridge, Connecticut,and took pride in
conducting weddings and making them memorable and meaningful. He was a past
member of the B’nai Jacob congregation, and co-founder of the Jewish
Historical Society of New Haven. Harry helped initiate 40 units of elderly
housing, sponsored by B’nai  Brith, was a volunteer for Tower One Senior
Housing, Boy Scout Troup 41, and a reader in the New Haven public schools.
He was a member of the Woodbridge Democratic Town Committee, and served as
Chairman of the B.O.W. Softball League.

As part of  Harry’s sense of history, he spearheaded a project to preserve
the Edgerton Estate bridge in Hamden, by getting trades people and
suppliers to donate all supplies and labor to reconstruct his historic
bridge. He was active in the preservation of the New Haven city hall to
prevent its destruction after the construction of its replacement building.

Harry loved helping others. He extended himself in friendship
to acquaintances, friends, and family. He frequently wrote letters tothe
editor about political and social issues. He was a great storyteller, with
great stories to tell.

Harry was predeceased by his son, Dan Garson of Toronto, Canada, and
is survived by his loving, wife, Gladys (Smith), son, Steven Garson and his wife
 Barbara, of Newton, MA, daughter, Linda Garson Smith and her husband David 

Of  Belfast, Maine, grandchildren David and
Sarah Garson and Andrew Smith.Donations in
Harry’s name may be made to the American DiabetesAssociation,1701 N.
Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. The funeral will be held on
Monday  January 10 at 1:00 pm at The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791  Walnut St. Newton Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery. Shiva will be held at
Harry and Gladys’ home, Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville  Avenue, Newton.