Harry E. Van Deusen

SALISBURY — Harry E. Van Deusen, 84 of Salmon Kill Road died peacefully Jan. 13, 2012, at Noble Horizons. A proud “ragi,” Harry was born Aug. 22, 1927, in Sharon, the son of the late Madeline (Carroll) and Roy Van Deusen.After serving his country in the Coast Guard, Harry’s professional life was full and varied. He last worked as a landscape architect and was involved in many prominent projects here in the Northwest Corner. His designs always strove for New England authenticity and harmony with the natural surroundings which he strongly wished to conserve. Harry was an avid environmentalist and animal lover. Harry is survived by his wife, Janice (Moersch) Van Deusen, and by his three sons, James, Peter and John Van Deusen; and one daughter, Tracy (Van Deusen) Movigliatti. A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home in North Canaan.

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