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Donald Harrington Obituary

GREENVILLE, ME Donald Brewster Harrington, Jr., of Greenville ME, formerly of Hanover, MA, died suddenly on October 25, 2008. He was born October 16, 1946 in Boston, MA. Son of the late Irene Althea Drollett and Donald Brewster Harrington, Sr. He graduated from Braintree High School in 1964. He then joined the Navy and served in Da Nang, Vietnam and aboard the USS Pritchett as a Communications Specialist. He retired from Armstrong Cork Co. in 1996. He moved to Moosehead Lake, ME in 2003. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, his dogs and photography. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Joy (Holbrook) Harrington and his two sisters Eleanor I. Harrington and her partner Ellen Kelly of Sagamore Beach, MA and Nancy (Harrington) Neill and her husband Arthur of Sandwich, MA and three sister's-in-law Judy (Holbrook) Swanson and her husband Steve, of Port St. Lucie, FL, Gail Holbrook of Mt. Vernon, ME and Jill Holbrook of Port St. Lucie, FL; one brother-in-law Ronald Holbrook and his wife Paula of Marshfield, MA, many nieces and nephews and many special friends. He is also survived by his Newfoundland dog Scout and German Short Hair dog Lily. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Greenville, ME. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital, Greenville, ME 04441.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2008.

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June Foley

November 7, 2008

Joy,
I was so sorry to hear about Donnie's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.

Priscilla Estes Emerson

November 7, 2008

Dear Ellie & Nancy & your families,

I was so sorry to hear of Donald's passing. I was always very fond of him & I so enjoyed the time our families spent together.

Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that my thoughts are with you all.

Love,
Priscilla

Priscilla Estes Emerson

November 7, 2008

Dear Joy,

I was so sorry to hear about Donald. Although I had not seen him in quite a while, I have very fond memories of him. When I was a kid, I spent some time with Aunt Althea & the familiy in the summer. We had such great fun! As I remember it, he was a real scalawag! Always teasing, always funny. I loved spending time with the family.

I hope that your memories of him are a good as mine. I know how difficult this time is for you but make sure you take time to take care of yourself. Please let me know if I can do anything to help you.

Fondly,
Priscilla

Richard Whitehouse

November 5, 2008

Don and I were classmates at Braintree High School. I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Martha DiTomasso

November 1, 2008

Dear Joy, Ellie, Nancy and families,
It has been years since I've seen my cousin, Don. But my memories of him are universally warm. I remember him selflessly tending a roasting - pig was it? - at a family gathering in the humid heat of a summer's day. I remember his quite, droll sense of humor. I remember as a little girl how nice he was as a big cousin to me. Please know my thoughts are with you all. He will be missed tremendously by you all I am sure.
Love,
Martha & Jim DiTomasso

Mike Casey

October 31, 2008

Mr. Harrington,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Donald Watson

October 30, 2008

My condolences to Don's family in this very sad time.

Kathy Needle

October 30, 2008

Joy,
Donald was the smartest and kindest man I know. You have been blessed to have had Donald for more than 30 years. The world has lost a great man. Stay strong Joy and know that Donald left his mark in the world now it's up to each of us to carry on in his footsteps and make the world a better place in which to live. Joy, know that your family and friends will help to carry you through these tough times.Love Kathy Needle

Ellen (MacLeod) Segrini

October 30, 2008

My deepest sympathies to the Harrington family at this difficult time. I, too, was a classmate of Don's at Braintree High School. Although I have not seen him since, I remember Don as a warm and supportive friend, especially in Math class. I am happy to have had the priviledge of knowing Don.

October 30, 2008

Joy,
We are very sorry to hear the loss of Donny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Centers (Philadelphia, PA)

Ed MacQuarrie

October 30, 2008

Ellie & Family, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Don. Sincerely, Ed

Larry McNamara

October 29, 2008

Don and I were classmates and friends at Braintree High School, we shared some wonderful times together. My condolences to his family and to all who knew and loved him.

RON BLOOD

October 29, 2008

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES!
I WORKED WITH DON @ ARMSTRONG CORK CO. AND YEARS LATER, I SAW HIM FREQUENTLY WHEN HE WAS DELIVERING PARTS FOR JANNELL FORD CO.

A GENTLE GIANT WHO WILL BE SADLY MISSED!
GOD BLESS HIM!

RON BLOOD

Nancy Troy

October 29, 2008

Dear Joy & Family: I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. The last time I saw Don he gave me a ride home from Jannell Ford and told me you were moving to Maine. He was so looking forward to it. I will always remember the cook outs at your house in Hanover, the horseshoe games and most of all Don's chili. It was the best! Don always had a smile when I would pass by him working at Armstrong. Again, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Nancy Troy
Norwell, MA

Richard King

October 29, 2008

I am sorry to hear of Don's passing. Although I have not seen him in years. I remember some good times spent with him in H.S.

Mark Strohman

October 29, 2008

I am sorry to hear the news of Don's passing. Although I haven't seen Don since high school, my fond memories of Don was his kindness. He was a quiet person with a positive outlook on life. To Don's family, please accept my condolences.

gail alden

October 29, 2008

joy i am so sorry to hear of your loss.donnie was a special person very kind always smiling.my kids still remember the trips to the beach with you and donnie they too are greatly saddened by his passing. he will surely be missed by everyone he touched. With Deepest Sympathy gail alden and family (judys Sister)

Dennis Towne

October 28, 2008

I extend my sympathy to Don's family. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Kerry White

October 28, 2008

Joy and Family, My thoughts are with you all through this difficult time. Donald will be missed greatly~He was a very special man. Always happy, very loving, Kind-hearted and the smartest man I know. Joy, You and Donald have always been like family to me and my parents (Bill and Judy Foley). He will forever be in my heart. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Kerry Lynn White

John Klaske

October 28, 2008

My sympathy to Don's family.

michael vocino

October 28, 2008

My condolences on the passing of Don Harrington. I was a classmate from BHS and I have warm memories of this "gentle giant..." I am sorry for what must be a big loss to his wife and family. all the best, michael vocino

Judith Foley

October 28, 2008

Eleanor and Nancy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and my prayers are with you all. He will be missed. Judith Conrad Foley

Priscilla Cote

October 28, 2008

Dear Joy,
I wish I could have had at least one more time to see my cousin Donald. He was a great guy. I thought the world of him.
Please take care and know he was loved very much.
Priscilla & Rich

Michele Bailey

October 28, 2008

Joy,I'm so sorry to hear about Donald .My heart goes out to you.Just remember that you now have a special angel always at your side.My thoughts and prayers are with you.love, Michele Bailey

Pattie Osborne

October 28, 2008

Joy,
I know how hard it is for you. My blessings go out to you at this very sad time. I send my love, my thoughts are with you.
Love, Pattie O

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