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Bernard “Bernie” Matthew Harrison passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 27 at the age of 89. Bernie was born on Dec. 27, 1929, in Guilford to the late Bernard and Mary “Molly” Matthews Harrison. He was a devoted husband to his late wife Elise Miller Harrison for 67 years.

Bernie was a longtime resident of Killingworth. He had a passion for landscaping and gardening. He worked alongside his brother Calvin at Harrison Landscaping for more than forty years. In his later years, Bernie was a frequent contributor at the Dudley Farm Farmer’s Market in Guilford. He had a lifelong love of cats and dogs, particularly his latest dog, Daisy. He was known for his Yankee ingenuity, outspoken political views, and his kind, gentle spirit. He enjoyed the company of his neighbors and everyone knew his name at Nick’s Place Restaurant in Madison.

In addition to his parents, Bernie was predeceased by his wife Elise; and his four brothers, Herbert, Russell, Calvin, and Richard. He is survived by his nephew Calvin (Donna) Harrison of Unionville; nieces Noreen (Jeff) Koester of Castleberry, Florida, and Cynthia Harrison and her partner Chris of Los Angeles, California; a nephew, Brian Harrison of Keene, New Hampshire. He is also survived by his great-niece Katherine Harrison of Branford; and his brother-in-law Bill Miller of Englewood, Florida.

Visitation will be held on March 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a Service at 12 p.m. in the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison, Connecticut 06443. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Green Hill Road, Killingworth.