Salem, NH – Susan M. Harrington, 59, passed away suddenly March 14, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Norene M. (Crites) Harrington. She attended St. James School in Haverhill and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1978. For many years, she worked in the office at St. James Church. Susan was an integral part of the church and was a life member of St. James Church. She has been employed for the past 4 years as a compliance administrator at Schreiber Law Firm in Salem, NH. A woman of strong faith, she had a kind heart and was compassionate and cared for everyone around her. Devoted to her family, her children and grandchildren were her life. She loved spending time with her brothers and sisters, including her adoring nieces and nephews. Susan loved to travel and just returned from a trip to Florida with her sister. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Susan is survived by her children, Lauren A. Karipis and her husband Evan of Sandown, NH; Christopher P. MacMillan and his wife Amy of Newton, NH; Timothy D. MacMillan and Katie Hawkes of So. Boston; her former husband, Philip C. MacMillan of Haverhill; three adoring grandchildren, Brayden Karipis, Alexandra Karipis and Audrey MacMillan; her siblings, Michael D. Harrington of Tamworth, NH; Daniel R. Harrington III and his wife Christine of West Newbury; Ann M. Lagasse and her husband Chuck of Newburyport; Maura K. Harrington of Boston; Jane E. Murray and her husband Chuck of Groveland; Amy M. Solomon and her husband Steve of Marblehead; and several nieces and nephews; and her favorite pup, Fitzy MacMillan.
A celebration of Susan’s life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Donations may be made in her memory to Joslin Diabetes, One Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215 or CMTA Foundation, P.O. Box 105, Glenolden, PA 19036. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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My thoughts and prayers are with Jake’s family. He was always very pleasant and extremely nice. May he be at peace. Brenda Kelley
I’m so saddened to hear if Sue’s passing. I worked with her at TD Bank. My deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time
You were an amazing lead at TD Bank order processing. Too soon, you will be missed….In heaven already..Diana Nissen
Words can not express how I feel for your tremendous loss. I enjoyed many wonderful years working with Susan at St James and enjoying lots of fun times together whether volunteering at an event or just going out socially. She was truly a faithful servant of God, always thinking of others first and very family oriented. She was always so kind. May she rest in peace in the loving arms of God. She so deserves that rest. God bless you all.
Chris,Lauren and Tim. We can’t tell how sad we are after hearing about your mother’s passing. She was a remarkable person. You three and your mom were some of my fondest memories at JGW. She was also willing to put in time and effort to help everyone. Our condolences to all your family. Special thoughts to all her brothers and sisters. Our best and love to all of you. Gerry and Lynda Quatrale.
The Hart family is so very sorry to hear this sad news. Susan was always so welcoming and lovely when we would see her at family occasions. The whole Harrington family is in our hearts at this time. – Love Jess, Terry, Olivia, and Elizabeth
Bill and I are so sad to hear this. Our deepest condolences to your entire family.
Susan was a student when my Mom taught at St James. How wonderful when Evan and Lauren married – we became officially family. Your smile will always warm us.
We are so very sorry to hear about Susan. She will always be in our hearts ?? we love you all very much. Love, Susan (Wenckus) and family
To the entire family,
I am very saddened to hear of Susan’s passing. I hope that you find comfort and peace in memories of her. In the meantime, all of you will me in my prayers.
On every occasion that I talked with Sue, she was always genuine, warm and smiling. She embodied the Harrington spirit that is apparent in each of her siblings, and her absence will be hard for all. My prayers and love are being sent to you all.
I’m saddened to hear this news. I met Sue years back at TD Bank, Proof Dept. She was always kind, fair & so friendly. Her & I were ‘Birthday Soulmates’ sharing the same Birthdate & year. I recall her eyes lightening up whenever she spoke of her kids. It was obvious Sue loved being a Mom. She spoke often of her siblings- it seemed your family always had a gathering! I can only imagine how full Sue’s heart must’ve been with all her grandchildren! I remember she was a devoted Catholic, so with that in mind I KNOW Sue is being held in the palm of God’s hand. Thinking of her children, brothers, sisters and beautiful grandchildren in thought & prayers.
KNOW she will always walk by your side! ????
I am very saddened to hear this news of Susan’s sudden passing. She was such a wonderful woman and loved by all who knew her. Already in Heaven happy ??
I am shocked. What a great girl. One of the shining lights of the HHS class of ’78. Too sad. You will be missed. So glad I got to see you in the years after HHS. Rest in Peace.
Susan will be truly miss. She was such a kind and thoughtful person.
My deepest sympathies. -love Mary Fielding
I am so sorry to hear of Sue’s passing. My condolences to the entire family. Sue was always a good friend and always so kind. She will be missed!
Bobby Roche
Lauren, Chris, Tim, and the Harrington Clan:
I loved bumping into your mom to hear all the latest and greatest on all of your lives. My heart truly breaks for you all, but most of all her most cherished her grandchildren. My heart truly aches for their sweet little broken hearts.
Harrington Family: Words can’t express how sad I am for all of you. Sue was a wonderful caring person.
So sorry to hear of Sues passing. My condolences to her entire family. She will be sorely missed. She was one of the best of the Class of 78.
I am so sorry. Susan was such a caring person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
The love and devotion your mother showed to faith, family and friends was a model for all of us. Her loyal and loving presence will truly be missed. Holding all of you in prayer.
To the Harrington Clan, my heart is heavy hearing of Susan’s passing. Please know that I will be praying for all of you and sending you virtual love and hugs. I hope you can find comfort knowing she was so loved, she touched the lives of many, and she is at eternal rest with your Mom and Dad.
“ While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ”
? John Taylor
To all my Friends who knew Susan, may the memories of her help you during this very sad time.
To the Harrington family, we are so sadden and heartbroken to hear about Susan’s passing. She was such a wonderful, beautiful person. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We are deeply sorry.
Our deepest sympathy – Brian and Kathy Keefe
So sorry for her passing. I’ve known Sue for years. We went to school together from 5th grade thru high school, good friends, fun to be around 🙂
Our condolences to Susan’s family. Our prayers are with you. Nancy & Dr Frank MacMillan Sr.
Dear Ann and Harrington family, So sorry to hear of Susan’s passing, She was a good and kind person. Keeping the Harrington clan in my thoughts and prayers as always.
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