Jean L. Harriman
March 14, 1931 ~ August 4, 2023
Resided in:
Yarmouth, Maine
Yarmouth - Jean L. Harriman, 92, passed away on August 4th, 2023. Jean was born on March 14, 1931, in South Portland, Maine, to the late Joseph and Josephine Romano. She grew up in Portland, and settled there after marrying her husband, Earl Harriman, in 1956, where she dedicated her life to creating a warm home for her family.
Jean was a homemaker with a radiant smile, a laugh that filled rooms, and a heart that knew no bounds. Jean grew up in a musical family, and music was always important to her. She played the piano and sang since her childhood, even performing onstage in local venues as a young woman. Jean was an avid reader who enjoyed all types of literature. She also had a talent for art, painting birds and other animals. She enjoyed the challenges of crosswords and other word puzzles. She loved being outdoors and enjoying nature, whether that was gardening in her yard, visiting local farms and lakes, or just driving through the countryside. In particular, she loved being near the ocean as often as she could. Jean's culinary skills were legendary, with her tomato sauce, meatballs, eggplant, apple pie, and Christmas fudge being family favorites.
Jean volunteered at the Lyseth Elementary School library because she loved being able to help children. Her compassionate nature extended to her family, where she was a beloved figure who helped take care of her many nieces and nephews whenever called upon.
Jean was predeceased by her husband, Earl Harriman; her brothers, John, Ronald, and Alfred Romano; and her sister, Concetta Coombs. She is survived by her sons; Earl Harriman (Lana Brooks) of NH, Carl (Lori) Harriman of South Portland, and Mark Harriman of Westbrook; grandchildren, Kelsey Harriman, Crystal (Matthew) Poisson, and Nicholas Harriman; step grandchildren, Donald (Carrie) Greene, and Linda Murray; step great-grandchildren, Charlie Murray, Nolan Murray, Emery Greene, Hamilton Greene, and Gillissa Greene.
A private family graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel. To view Jean's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Jean's memory to the Maine Audubon Society, 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth, Maine 04105
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I will miss our conversations and jokes we use to have. Fly high!
She had a great sense of humor, conversations with her would be so much fun.
My deepest condolences to the Harriman and Romano family!
Jean was my ex mother in law of 30 years
When I first met her when I was 15 and we ended comparing our arm muscles because she wanted to compare, that was her sense of humor!
She was a very caring, loving, compassionate person. She loved to socialize when she met someone interesting.