Barbara A. Harrison

Barbara Ann “Barb” (Santerre) Harrison, 67, of Amesbury, MA, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Anna Jacques Hospital following a brief illness. Barb was born on October 24, 1953 to the late Paul and Mary Santerre in Salem, MA. After graduating from Salem High School in 1972, she pursued her career as a Payroll Coordinator. In 1983, Barb married the love of her life, Jerry Harrison. They lived in Amesbury and Georgetown before retiring to Lake Attitash in Amesbury. Barb loved living on the lake, and enjoyed sitting on the back patio, watching the sun set, and spending time with her close-knit group of neighbors and friends, and especially her best friend Lisa. An avid reader and animal lover, Barb could often be found snuggling on the couch with her dog Kasie and cat Heidi, while reading. She also enjoyed going out to dinner with friends and family, and playing a few rounds of her favorite game, Keno. Barb was a loving mother and mother-in-law, and a doting Nana to three. She was a huge supporter of her grandsons, Ryan, Tyler and Connor, and every phone call to them ended with an “I love you”. Always quick to laugh, Barb was a great listener and gave wonderful, warm hugs to those she loved. She loved fiercely, was loved by many, and will be missed tremendously. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mary, and her son, Patrick Harrison. Barbara is survived by her loving husband Jerry, her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Karen Harrison, her grandsons Ryan (13), Tyler (10) and Connor (9), her brother Michael Santerre of Salem, nephews Joshua Santerre and family of Danvers, and Benjamin Santerre and family of Salem, her best friend Lisa Colby, and a beloved extended family. Barb’s graveside service will be on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11AM in Pine Grove Cemetery, Haverhill Rd., Topsfield. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Attendees are respectfully asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing guidelines. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barb’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 North Main St. #104, Natick, MA 01760 or the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions or to share an expression of sympathy with Barb’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.