Arlene Harrington

Arlene Harrington, 89, of Viera, Fl suddenly left our world on January 26, 2025. Known for her strong faith, Arlene was a beacon of light and hope, touching lives through her role as wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, mentor and community member.

Born in Rochester, NH, on November 9, 1935, she is the daughter of Valmore and Muriel Renaud. When she was five, her family moved to Dover, NH. She is a 1953 graduate of Dover High School. Upon graduation, she began her career working for the Internal Revenue Service. Throughout her long career, she served in various state and federal agencies including a tour at the State House in Concord, NH. She served as a civil service technician at Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth, NH-home to the B-52 Stratofortress. In 1985, she transferred to Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, AK. She retired from government service in 1996 as a Manager of Relocations. She and her husband then relocated to Florida's Space Coast. She continued her career as a sales representative for Burgoon Berger Homes. Arlene was a devoted member of St. John Evangelist Church in Viera serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was also a member of her parish's Catholic Council of Women (CCW) and a dedicated volunteer in fundraising activities. She was an active member of the Viera Elks and Viera Moose Lodge. She was also a member of The Viera Woman's Club for many years supporting a variety of philanthropic activities. She was involved with the Red Hat Ladies and Black Hat Ladies. She especially loved dancing, wearing her hats to church every week, and was known as a fabulous crepe chef.

She is survived by her spouse, Ron Harrington. Her children: Richard Fransoso (Patti) of Portsmouth, NH, Joseph Fransoso of Fernandina Beach, Fl, Liza Fransoso Martin of Boca Raton, FL, and Gina Fransoso Campbell (Kevin) of Viera, FL. Her grandchildren: Michael Fransoso (Samantha) of Pearl River, NY, Katelyn Martin of Revere, MA, Jessica Fransoso, of Jacksonville, FL, her great grandson: Nico Fransoso of Pearl River, NY, her sisters: Nola Chaisson of Gorham, ME, Simone Lee of Byron, GA, Valerie Morgan (Stephen) of Dover, NH, Monica Machovec (Joseph) of Ellicott City, MD, and her brother: Marc Renaud of Manchester, NH

A funeral mass will be held on February 12, 2025, at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 5655 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.T2T.org).