Rash's Surname Index
Notes for George Staples HARRINGTON
George Staples Harrington, 93, of Greenville, Delaware died peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2011 surrounded by his family. His beloved wife of 52 years, Martha Pugh Harrington, predeceased him. Four children and ten grandchildren survive him. Affectionately called Pop and known for his wit and keen intellect by both family and friends, he will be sorely missed. Mr. Harrington attended Tower Hill School and graduated from the Lawrenceville School. A graduate of Princeton University, class of 39, he earned his masters degree from MIT. A chemical engineer by training, Mr. Harrington devoted thirty-seven years to the DuPont Company, retiring in 1975. Mr. Harrington was a past president of the Wilmington Club, served as trustee of the Marmot Foundation and contributed in many ways to his community over the years. An avid fisherman and birder, George traveled extensively and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends on Fishers Island, NY. George leaves his son Teddy, daughter-in-law Ashley and their children Jake, Natalie, and Elsie, all of Bedford, NY; his daughter Ellen Campbell, son-in-law Jeff and their children Caroline and Grace, all of Concord, MA; his son Keith, daughter-in-law Nancy and their children Evan and Becky, all of Oakton, VA; his son David, daughter-in-law Erin and their children Andrew, Lindsay and Ian, all of Chadds Ford, PA. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, Greenville, DE. Interment will be private.
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