Kenneth Harris

Kenneth (Kenny) Harris, a devoted father, brother, son, uncle, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully one year ago this month in Tiverton, RI. He was a quiet and steady presence in the lives of those who knew him, someone whose actions spoke louder than words and whose love for his daughter guided everything he did.

He worked for more than twenty years as part of the facilities union at Brown University, where he was known for his reliability, strong work ethic, and humor. Though he often kept to himself, when he did speak up, he had a real way of making people laugh.

He had a deep passion for history and a lifelong love of music, especially The Beatles. He also enjoyed classic Westerns and action movies, finding comfort and escape in the stories and soundtracks he loved.

Above all, he was a dedicated father who worked tirelessly to ensure his daughter had a wonderful and secure life. His devotion, quiet strength, and the small moments of joy he shared will be remembered always.

He will be deeply missed and forever loved. He leaves behind his daughter, Brittani Anne Harris Niquette and her husband David Niquette, a mother, Diane (Soares) Harris, two sisters, Sheila (Harris) Shovelton and Theresa (Harris) Helger, and a handful of nieces, nephews, and longtime friends. He was the son of the late Bobby Joe Harris and brother of the late Cheryl (Harris) Shenkle.

In lieu of flowers, please consider putting on your favorite CD and getting lost in the music on a long drive, as he would’ve loved that. If you have any stories or wish to reach out, you can contact his daughter Brittani at harrisbrittani2@gmail.com.