Mary M. Harrington
Mary M. (Peggy) Harrington (nee Williams), 73, of Wickliffe, Ohio, passed away February 6, 2021 in Mentor, Ohio.
Peggy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Earle W. Williams and Margaret J. Williams (nee Burke) on February 16, 1947. She attended Wickliffe Senior High School graduating in 1965. She worked as a clerk and office manager for Cuyahoga County Probation Department for 36 years before retiring. She also worked part-time as a home health aide as well as at Nautica Stage on occasion. She liked collies but loved her cats. She collected several different things over the years and liked candles, artwork and in general nice things. She loved to travel and wanted to visit as many places around the world as she could. She especially loved ocean cruises and sailed well over 100 times. Peggy loved to meet new people and make new friends and cruising afforded her that pleasure. She was kind, generous and really liked to help people.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Earle and Margaret Williams and her sister Madonna Nicholls (nee Williams)
Peggy is survived by her longtime companion Michael Jablonski of Mentor on the Lake, her niece Debora A. DiLillo Nicholls of North Olmsted, nephew R. Scott E. Nicholls (Lisa), and great nephew and nieces Peyton, Olivia and Ella Nicholls of North Ridgeville. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Raymond Nicholls of North Olmsted.
Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday February 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe with Father Joseph O’Donnell officiating. Arrangements handled by Blessings Cremation Center, 9340 Pinecone Dr., Mentor, Ohio
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association Cleveland Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ohio Buckeye Chapter, The Hospice of the Western Reserve, or the charity of your choice.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions and risks the family plans to hold a Celebration of Life gathering at a time, date, and place to be determined based on existing circumstances. Those wishing to attend are asked to email Michael Jablonski at travel_guy@sbcglobal.net. You will be added to the contact list once we are able to hold the celebration safely.
Mary’s family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the caring staff at Salida Woods Assisted Living, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Sister Mary Ann Burke and the Sisters of Notre Dame and the countless others who have prayed for and helped us along this journey