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Barbara Harrington

Barbara Harrington

Barbara Harrington Obituary

HARRINGTON, Barbara (Hughes) 82, of Cotuit, formerly of Watertown, July 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Harrington. Loving mother of William P and his wife Jeanne of Holliston, Catherine Harrington-Droukas and her husband Stephen of South Easton, Kevin J and his wife Kathryn of Raleigh, NC and the late Robert C., Jr. Proud grandmother of Paul, Kevin Timothy, Leslie, Kerri, Jessica Harrington and Christopher and Stephanie Droukas. A memorial service will be held at John-Lawrence Funeral Home, Marstons Mills, at noon on Saturday October 4, 2008. Memorials in her name may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Mary's Street, 4th Floor, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27605.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Harrington

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Ed O'Callaghan Jr

October 2, 2008

Dear Harrington Family,

It was sad to hear of Mom's passing. She was the last of the Bramblebush gang. We have fond memories of the great summers there and how proud Mom and Dad were of you all. May you find comfort in your memories.

Nancy, Caitlin, Christopher and Ed O'Callaghan Jr.

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