Robert C. Harrington

Robert C. Harrington, age 86, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in West Branch for the past 10 years, formerly of Southfield. He was a member of the VFW Post #3775 of West Branch and the K of C #2022. He enjoyed golf, woodcarving, bird hunting, raising Labrador retrievers and telling stories. Robert is survived by his wife Ramona Harrington of West Branch, children, Laura (George) Dutton of Southfield, Lisa (Michael) Little of Center Line and Marjorie (David) Heathcoat of Keller, TX, grandchildren, Jamie Dutton, Jennifer (A.J.) Wasielewski, Sarah (Jason) Akins, Michael (Christy) Little, J.D. Heathcoat, Megan Heathcoat, Connor Heathcoat and great-grandchildren, Tyler, Kendra and Katie Little. Also surviving are his sisters, Marguerite Harrington of Southfield and Carol Hrycko of Arizona and his brother, Donald Harrington of Brighton. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Jack Harrington, Dr. Edward Harrington and Fr. Elwin Harrington OFM and his sister, Janet Grewe. Visitation will begin on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 1-9 p.m. with a K of C Rosary at 7:30 p.m. and a Scripture service at 8:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Fr. Richard Seifferly will officiate with burial following at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands.