Myrna Harris

Myrna (Cohen) Harris, 89, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was the wife of the late Arnold P. Harris. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late David and Rose (Goldstein) Cohen. She was raised and educated in Lynn and Newton and was a graduate of Newton North High School. A longtime Malden resident, Myrna and her late husband resided in Florida for fifteen years and she had most recently resided in Middleton. Myrna worked at Jordan Marsh for many years, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and had a passion for her mahjong games. She should be best remembered for her commitment and service to the Jewish community and Sisterhood of Temple Tifereth Israel of Malden. She leaves her three children and their spouses, Steven and Bonnie Harris of Nashua, NH, Scott and Sharon Harris of Stamford, CT, and Ilene and Frank Twiss of Middleton, her sister Estelle Sanderson and her husband Joseph, brother-in-law Marvin Harris and his wife Paula, sister-in-law Charlotte Cohen, and seven grandchildren, Dennis and Ryan Willette and their wives Maureen and Katie. William Twiss, Marissa Gillis and her husband Joel, David Harris, Daniel Harris and his wife Blake, and Sarah Mark and her husband Michael. Myrna was blessed with six great-grandchildren, Kyla, Max, Sadie, Remi, Meredith, and Harrison. She was the sister of the late Harold Cohen. Her graveside service is Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 1PM at the Lebanon Tiferet Shalom Cemetery, Route 128 North (between Exit 40-Route 114 and Exit 41-Endicott St.), in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Brookhouse Home, 180 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970. Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. To share an expression of sympathy with Myrna’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.