Linda Ruth Harrington, 67, of Windham, wife of The Rev. James R. Harrington, passed away Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA after a brief illness.
Mrs. Harrington was born in Troy, New York on March 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Louis and Elsie (Lorenzo) Palmer. She grew up in Mechanicsville, NY and graduated from Mechanicsville High School Class of 1971. Linda furthered her education at Kings College in New York where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
Members of her family include her husband Jim, whom she married on July 10, 1976 at the Northway Bible Church in Clifton, NY and shared over 44 years together; her three daughters, Amy Lynn Smith and her husband Erik, Alicia Willis and her husband Michael, and Ashley Barbara Campbell and her husband Tim; seven grandchildren, Stella Violet Smith, twins Opal Rose Smith and Harper James Smith, Isla Willis, Camden Willis, Brynn Willis and Eleanor Campbell; a sister, Judy Ceremuga and her husband Jack; and a brother, Gary Palmer and his wife Celia.
A longtime educator, Linda taught special needs students in Hooksett, NH for several years.
Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson, where her husband Jim served as pastor for 17 years. She was active with the Ladies church circle and the music team. She enjoyed square dancing and traveling with her husband on a trip she won to Spain.
Due to the current pandemic, a graveside service will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
