WATERVILLE – Carol Lee (Merry) Harrington of Waterville, 67, went to be with the Lord peacefully, in her home, surrounded by family on April 29, 2024, after bravely battling ALS.

Carol was born in Skowhegan, on Aug. 15, 1956, the daughter of Charles and Virginia (Delano) Merry. She attended Carrabec High School in Anson, graduating in 1974.

Carol married her husband, Dale Harrington, on Feb. 11, 1978. They moved to Germany while Dale was serving in the U.S. Army. Their daughter, Christine, was born in Germany in November 1978. Their second daughter, Michelle, was born in Virginia in July 1980. The family moved back to Maine and have been Maine residents since.

Carol was a faithful member of Getchell Street Baptist Church since Jan. 19, 1990. There, she was actively involved as a Sunday School teacher, Nursery care provider, and a member of both the Christian Education and Social Committees. She attended ladies bible Study on a regular basis. Carol was a devoted Christian woman who loved and accepted people just as they are.

Carol loved her family unconditionally. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother (Nen), sister, and aunt. She adored her granddaughter, Clareese, and enjoyed spending time with her. She was extremely supportive, caring, and hard working. She was the glue that held everything and everyone together and was always there when we needed her. She never complained, was brave and strong, and led a godly life.

Carol enjoyed sewing. She was very talented; creating clothing, quilts, tote bags and many other handmade items. She liked spending time with her family and friends, creating many memories at our family camp on Long Pond in Belgrade Lakes.

Carol was predeceased by her parents Charles and Virginia (Delano) Merry, and her stepmother, Freda Chase Merry. Carol is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dale Harrington, her two daughters, Christine Harrington and Michelle (Harrington) Jones, and her granddaughter, Clareese. Carol is also survived by her sisters and their spouses, Nancy and Bernard Smith, Anita and Bob Bowman, Connie and Alan Lugg as well as her brothers and their spouses, George Young Jr., Llewellyn and Trudy Young, Everett and Wanda Merry and Warren Merry.

Carol is survived by her in-laws Verna Pierre, Bruce and Cathy Harrington, and Jill and Mark Culleton as well as many nieces and nephews.

Carol wanted to say Thank You to all who have supported her throughout her journey with ALS. She and her family appreciated the prayers, love, and care they received from family and friends, their church family, the ALS Clinic and the wonderful staff at Beacon Hospice. We couldn’t have done it without you by our sides. It took a team and we had the very best! Thanks again.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell St., Waterville, on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11 a.m. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolence and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Getchell Street Baptist Church, 3 Getchell Street, Waterville, Maine 04901 in Memory of Carol Harrington. These donations will go to organizations and groups that Carol cared about and was involved in.

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