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Olive Harrington Obituary

Olive Boudreau Harrington

1920-2013 PITTSFIELD Mrs. Olive Boudreau Harrington, age 93 of 103 Northumberland Rd., died Wednesday morning at the Videll HealthCare-Springside Facility after a short illness. She was born in Pittsfield on September 22, 1920, the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Gagnon Boudreau. She was educated in the local schools and was a 1938 graduate of Pittsfield High School. In her early years she was employed at Rice Silk Mill and Solomon Butchers. A devoted member of Sacred Heart Church, she enjoyed the companionship of her miniature poodles over the years. Mrs. Harrington was an avid bridge player but her greatest joy was raising and caring for her family and her home. A fastidious housekeeper, she kept her home spotless and very comfortable for all who visited. Olive was fun loving, she enjoyed rides in the Berkshires and shopping. She also loved Cape Cod and shopping at the Christmas Tree Shops. Olive always made everyone welcome in her house and entertained generations of young people at her kitchen table listening to stories and passing advice. She loved her grandchildren and rejoiced when they came from afar to visit. Her husband of 43 years, Donald F. Harrington, died June 13, 1982. She is survived by her two sons, Shaun D. Harrington of Shamokin, Pa., and Colin D. Harrington of Windsor; and four grandchildren, Sara Harrington, Seth Harrington, Jacob Harrington and Jeffrey Harrington; and her daughter-in-law Rosemary Harrington of Pittsfield. She was predeceased by her daughter Megan C. Harrington who died March 25, 1995, and her son Kevin O. Harrington who died January 26, 2000. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church with the Rev. James Joyce officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Please visit www.devanny-condron.com to leave messages of condolence for the family.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Oct. 11, 2013.
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Love and miss you Olive

Eric Shelsy

October 5, 2022

Still think of you often Olive! You were how neighbors are supposed to be. So sweet you brightened every day we spoke. Of every Next door neighbor were like Olive. There would be no dust in your path and we would have one sweet world.

Eric Shelsy

October 5, 2020

Sorry about your mother's passing, Shaun. I had a great visit with her recently, a great lady!

Clark Nicholls

October 28, 2013

We have so many sweet memories of your family and ours ways back in the 60's!
Olive was a hoot to be around!
Jeanne Butler Boino and Doreen Butler

jeanne boino

October 15, 2013

I remember your mother's laughter! All of you were always so happy together.

I saw her a few weeks ago at the nursing home. She was sleeping in her chair -- I told her who I was and kissed her. She didn't seem to respond but I believe when someone is so sick they can still hear.

Did you know she always ate her toast upside down because that way the butter could taste her taste buds! That info came from Muthie.

May God keep you in his care, and know that a new star is shining in the night sky.

Love,

Joelle.

Joelle Calkins Chapman

October 14, 2013

Shaun and Co,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I have all good memories of her and your family growing up on Northumberland Rd.

Bill Wanamaker

October 14, 2013

To Rosie and her boys,
So very sorry to hear of your mother in law's passing, know in your heart that you and the boys were always there for her.

October 14, 2013

Shaun&Col So sorry to hear about your Moms passing.Matt and Tracy Pero and family

October 13, 2013

dear shawn & coco..so sorry about your mom "aunt olive" she was a wonderful women and had such a wonderful heart..our thoughts and prayers are with u guys at the very difficult time...love you..Kathy,Gerry,Brian & Katie (Wolfgang)..

October 12, 2013

My condolences to the family.

Kathleen Garvey

October 12, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Olives passing. She had a great sense of humor, we had a lot of laughs together.
RIP Olive <3

Holly Atherton

October 12, 2013

We are so sorry to read about Mrs. Harrington's passing. She was such a wonderful lady and such a pleasure to have as our customer for so many years. We will especially miss her conversations (in person and on our answering machine) and we will forever miss her laugh. It is etched in our memories forever.
With our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken & Donna Walz & family

Donna Walz

October 11, 2013

I think of Olive often. I love her dearly. God Bless You Olive and the Harringtons, and to all of those she touched through the years. I grew up next door to Olive and heard "Good morning handsome" almost everyday for at least 14 years. Olive you will be dearly missed. RIP

Eric Shelsy

October 11, 2013

Shaun & Col,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and she will be dearly missed. Prayers and strength coming your way. Love You

Shirley Tart/ Costello

October 11, 2013

Shaun and Co -
So many great memories of your wonderful mother. I always loved spending time with her. May you find peace now, knowing that she is reunited with your father, Meg, Kevin and Mim.
May she rest in peace and may you be comforted by your memories. Love you!
Robbie

Robbie Harrington Brassard

October 11, 2013

We wanted you to know how much we care. Please know that we are here for you.

Devanny Condron Funeral Home

October 11, 2013

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