1924 - 2024
USMC WW II Visitation
December 17, 20243-6 PM
Dolan Funeral Home
No Funeral Date Scheduled
Wesley ‘Wes’ Matthew Harper, 99, of Chelmsford, MA died Friday evening, December 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was married to the late Catherine M. (Delaney) Harper, who died in 2002.
Born in Westford, he was the son of the late Wesley D. and Beatrice (Milot) Harper. He graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1942 and graduated from Grove City College in Grove City, PA with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended Northeastern University.
He proudly served with the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII.
He was the owner and operator of Drum Hill Liquors in Chelmsford.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 313 A.W. Vinal and the Stonybrook Sportsman Club of Westford.
He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, NV and going on Caribbean cruises.
He is survived by his children, Timothy and his wife, Deborah Harper of Lowell, MA, John and his wife, Laura Harper of Dracut, MA, Julie and her husband, Jonathan Podgorni of Dunstable, Kathleen and her husband, Neil Robinson of Westford, MA, Laurie and her husband, Frederick Finnegan of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, and Joan and her husband, Christopher Jones of Chelmsford, MA, 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late David and Dennis Harper, and Maureen Bell, the brother of the late Oscar and Richard Harper and the father-in-law of the late Richard Bell.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Wes’s visiting hours will be Tues. Dec. 17, 2024 from 3 to 6 P.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD. There will not be a funeral at Wes’s request. A private burial will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Westford. Memorials may be made in his name to the Alberton W. Vinal American Legion, POST 313, 90 Groton Rd., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Patricia Jamros
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Dear Harper Family…..
I have many memories of your Dad. He worked with my Uncle Bill Powers at the liquor store in “the Square”.
I am so sorry to hear of his passing, but what a wonderful life he had and he touched so many lives. He was one of “the good guys”.
I remember my Mom and Dad talking about their friend “Porky” Harper.
Keep his memory in your hearts .
May he Rest in Peace.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Pat Jamros
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Sheila Kelly Vaughan
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Dearest Harper Family,
I wanted to express how very sorry Billy and I are in Wes’ passing. We were both very honored to have been friends with your Dad for so many years. He was always kind to us both and he will be missed and thought of fondly. I personally will be forever grateful for his friendship, wisdom and guidance. He always had my back always. He had a quick wit and he had some amazing and funny remarkable stories. He and your beloved Mom Kay are back together now and watching over you all. He was so very proud of his family.
May your memories of your Dad, father-n-law, grandfather, great grandfather be a comfort. May your many years with your Dad continue to be a blessing.
I will miss you Wes Harper and when I think of you I will always smile. Thanks for everything especially and most importantly your friendship. You were a great and kind man to me Wes and I am proud to call you my friend.
Thank you Wes and May Your Journey Be Spectacular.
Say hello to your beloved Kay for me and all the others with whom our paths, we may have crossed over the years. Thanks for always bringing back a trinket from your many adventures for me – you never forgot me and I will never forget you.
Sleep Well My Friend.
Much Love,
Sheila Kelly Vaughan and Bill Vaughan
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Margie dearborn
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I always loved working with this man. He was the best. He will be missed. Rip Mr. Hooper. Inside joke.
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Robert Hughes
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Jeanne and I were sad to read of Wes’ passing. We have fond memories of a lot of excursions we went on together. Wes was a dear friend to a lot of people. We wish condolences to the entire Harper family. Rest in peace.
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Ray McCusker
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Dear Harper Family, I was sorry to hear about Your dad’s passing I enjoyed his sense of humor and his laugh. He lived a long life and I bet enjoyed it right up to the end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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