Harry F. Meadows, Jr. of Arlington, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on November 3, 2026, he was 80. Born in Somerville and raised in Arlington, he was the son of the late Catherine (Sliney) and Harry F. Meadows. He graduated from Arlington High School and went on to work for Raytheon as a draftsman and circuit board designer.
The beloved husband of the late Elaine F. (Ryan) Meadows, the couple first met at Hampton Beach as teenagers and had enjoyed many happy summers there over the years. Together they raised their family in Arlington. Harry enjoyed planning family vacations and finding breakfast spots, a favorite destination was Marco Island, Florida. Diagnosed with heart failure, he was the recipient of a heart transplant 11 years ago and tried to live life to the fullest. He is lovingly remembered as a quiet and humble man who worked hard for his family and above all enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Devoted father of Christine Malone and her husband Brian of Burlington, Stephen Meadows and his wife Lisa of Wakefield and Kerry Irons and her husband Bob of Arlington. Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Jake, Sean, Keira, Christopher and Andrew. Dear brother of Joseph Meadows and his wife Maureen of Cranston, RI and the late Kathy Patalano and David Meadows.
Funeral Procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville on Saturday morning at 8AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Agnes Church, Arlington at 9AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend.
Calling Hours Friday 4PM-6PM.
Services will conclude with burial at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s memory can be made to the Heart Brothers Foundation at http://www.heartbrothers.org