Dorothy Jane Harrington

Dorothy Jane Harrington obituary, Plymouth, MI

Dorothy Jane Harrington

Dorothy Harrington Obituary

Visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.
Dorothy Jane Harrington passed away April 13, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born December 28, 1932 in Dearborn, Michigan to William and Phoebe Loretta (Longeway) Hool. She is a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy is survived by her husband John "Jack" Harrington, her children Patrick (Virginia) Harrington, Mary Harrington and Ann (Brian) Wiggins, her grandchildren Paul Savoie and Zoe Wiggins. She also is survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Reta Brancheau and Alice Krashovetz.

There will be a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 16 2024, in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, Michigan. Friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m.  Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan.

If you would like to make a memorial gift in Dorothy's name, please consider: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Right to Life of Michigan.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home

280 S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170

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