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Emily Harkenreader Obituary
Born in New Haven, she was the cherished daughter of James and Lisa Williams of Clinton. Emily also leaves behind her two precious children, Anthony and Joseph Harkenreader, both of Mystic; eight siblings: James Williams, Elizabeth Miller, Robert Williams, Karen Campbell, Katherine Butterworth, Anna D'Agata, Margaret Williams and Scott Williams. She is also survived by her maternal grandmother, Gail Rosenbaum; mother and father-in-law Lucia and Gary Harkenreader; 16 nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Emily was a parishioner of St. Michael Church. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, as well as sewing, crafting and gardening.
Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Family and friends are invited attend a Funeral Liturgy at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.
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sandra gabarra
November 3, 2025
Dear Matthew and family,
Even when words fail in the face of such a loss, I hope it helps to know you´re surrounded by caring thoughts and prayers to lift you up. With heartfelt sympathy, Sandy Gabarra
Ann Stavish
October 30, 2025
Matt , Lucia and family...my deepest condolences. May God bless you and hold you all in this time of sorrow.
Dave Fairman
October 29, 2025
Rest in Peace Emily
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