Dale “Bucky” Harrington

WATERVILLE – Dale “Bucky” Harrington, 66, passed away comfortably, surrounded by family, after a long battle with a terminal illness on Jan. 11, 2025.

He was born in Waterville on April 24, 1958, the son of Kenneth Harrington and Bernice (Harlow) Harrington. He attended the Waterville School System, graduating from Waterville Senior High School in 1976. After graduation, he married Carol Merry and enlisted in the US Army. Dale served his country for 14 years before being honorably discharged.

Dale attended a year of college at KVCC. He worked many odd jobs, but most of his work experience was at the Waterville Junior High School where he was employed for 25 years. After leaving the junior high school, Dale worked part time for Hannaford doing custodial work for a few years. He chose to retire from the workforce to help care for his terminally ill wife.

He was a faithful and involved member of Getchell Street Baptist Church, where he served on the diaconate and missionary boards for many years. He enjoyed helping the men at Easter Breakfast and participating in some of the children’s activities like the Rally Day Carnival. Dale and his wife Carol, hosted church gatherings and baptisms at their family camp each summer.

Dale was an avid football fan. He coached for a number of years for the Waterville Junior High football team. He really enjoyed attending the Patriots games and was a season ticket holder. He was always so happy to offer people the opportunity to enjoy the games as well!

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father and grandfather. Family was such an important part of his life. He would often spend time with family at camp during the summers, celebrating holidays or just enjoying a random adventure. He loved taking people for boat rides around the lake and for anyone who wanted to go skiing or tubing, he was your go to guy!

Dale was predeceased by his parents Ken and Bunny Harrington; his wife of 46 years, Carol Harrington; and his in-laws Charles and Freda Merry.

He is survived by his daughters Christine Harrington and Michelle Jones; his granddaughter Clareese Jones; his siblings Verna Pierre, Bruce and Cathy Harrington, Jill and Mark Culleton; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Getchell Street Baptist Church on Sunday Feb. 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Dale’s family would like to thank family and friends for their constant and continued love and support. We would also like to thank the medical teams at Maine Medical Center and Oak Grove Rehabilitation for the care they delivered during Dale’s last month with us.

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

In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to:

Getchell Street Baptist Church, in memory

of Dale Harrington

3 Getchell St.

Waterville, ME 04901