Excerpt from the Jamaica Observer column published on Monday, February 7, 2022
By Jean Lowrie-Chin
The thanksgiving mass for Dorothy Harrison last Friday brought back memories of weekend outings to the sparkling seas at Bluefields. My sister Fran and I attended St Mary’s Academy (run by the Sisters of Mercy) in Savanna-la-Mar, and there we became friends with Patricia and Arlene Harrison.
Somehow Dorothy Harrison found out that, although we were going to a top private school, our widowed mother had little time for recreation, having to eke out a living at her shop. Mr and Mrs Harrison would pick us up and take us on outings. She was ever kind and gentle. As Arlene (now Harrison-Henry, our public defender) reminded us in her tribute, her mother treated all guests in their home equally, no preferential treatment for her or siblings, Pat or Phillip. “Her legacy is one of love… industry and respect for all,” shared Arlene. Her legacy is also the fine family she raised, who continue her tradition of kindness. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
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