Harriet Elizabeth Stoughton

Asheville – Harriet Elizabeth Newcomb Stoughton, 92, of Asheville, died Monday, March 21, 2011 from complications following a heart attack. Harriet was born May 6, 1918 to the late Raymond Wallace Newcomb and Mabel Stowell Newcomb in Bellows Falls, VT. Her brothers Stanley S. Newcomb and Elliott H. Newcomb have preceded her in death. She was raised and attended school in Orange, MA. She graduated from Lasell College, Auburndale, MA with a degree in Medical Secretarial Studies in 1938 and worked for physicians in Worchester, MA and Milwaukee, WI. Harriet married Gerald Earle Stoughton in 1941. After living in Milwaukee for 28 years they moved to Brevard, NC to retire in 1986 and moved to Asheville in June of 1997. As members of Skyland Methodist Church and residents of Givens Estates they enjoyed many activities. They celebrated their 60th anniversary March 8, 2001. Gerry passed away October 21, 2001 at the age of 85. Harriet had many interests. She was involved with Regent for the Daughters of the American Revolution for three years, a Life member of the Eastern Star in N.C., President of the Milwaukee Garden Club, Leader for the Girl Scouts of America and a Sunday School Teacher. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Newcomb Stoughton Larson and her husband, Bruce A. Larson of Westminster, MD; a grandson, Eric A. Larson, (who is a double bass player in the Houston Symphony), a daughter-in-law, Melissa F. Larson of Houston, TX and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on March 24, 2011 at 3:00 pm in the Norma Pulliam Chapel of Givens Estates with Reverend Joe Fulk officiating. Burial will be in Whitefield, N.H. Memorial contributions may be made to Givens Estates Residence Assistance, 2360 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803 or to Sklyand Methodist Church, 1984 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.