Shirley A. Harrington

On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and after 95 wonderful years of life, Shirley went to be with her Lord and Savior. Predeceased by her loving husband, Bill Harrington, during 67 years of marriage. She leaves behind seven children Diane Buell, Denise McNulty, Alane (Lary) Coia, Michele (Dave) Marini, Jim (Donna) Harrington, John (Barbara) Harrington and Ellyn (Ron) Brinsko, sisters Pamela Pugh, Maxine (Joseph) Bitzer and Lorraine Osborne. Shirley had 25 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren whom she cherished dearly. 

Shirley spent 20 years as a volunteer working at the Cape Canaveral Hospital assisting with patient care and transportation. She also performed with the “Plucky Players;” a theatrical group associated with the Church of the Holy Ghost in Gates, NY for over 30 years. Shirley was an avid card player and enjoyed many nights playing table games with her family and friends. She enjoyed her summer months at their lake house in Perry, NY on Silver Lake and their winter home in Merritt Island, Florida.

A Funeral Mass will be held in Merritt Island, FL on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Divine Mercy Church. Friends and family in New York will be invited later this year to share their stories and memories.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a contribution to the Wille Bee Foundation, Catholic Family Charities or the Veterans Memorial Center, Inc. Merritt Island, FL in her memory. 

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