SEBAGO- Alfred Henry Harrington, 63.
On July 22, 2026, the world lost a spark that had been brightening it for years. It lost an amazing
person whom was connected to the community, and if you needed it, he would give you the shirt off his
back. Alfred 'Fred' Harrington, died at his home peacefully in Sebago, with his domestic partner,
Chrystal by his side, as well as Bonnie and a family friend.
During a nearly two-year battle with esophageal cancer, Fred taught the world to be still full of life and
to live life at its absolute fullest. He made his esophageal battle with cancer known to all, including
every time going in for chemo, calling WBLM for his 'fight song' which was 'Don't Fear the Reaper' by
Blue Oyster Cult, as well as on the way home, getting Italians with extra pickles, no olives add
mushrooms. He became a favorite by many of the cancer team nurses, as well as his oncologist with
his witty sense of humor.
Fred had gone through many different chapters in his life, but the first was being born in the middle of
a snowstorm in Hiram, Maine. A book 'She Wore Many Hats' by Margaret Barnes wrote about Fred's
birth and his twin sister, to Lizzie and Donald Harrington.
Fred had graduated in 1982 from Lake Region High School, and attended Vocational School for
mechanics. When it came to anything mechanical, Fred was brilliant as he could take anything and fix
it, make it run and probably do it with his eyes closed. Many in the town had sought him out as a
mechanic as he had started and ran FNC Enterprises since the 90s until he retired.
Fred worked with many hats, and many places during his lifetime. He was a volunteer firefighter for
Sebago Fire Department and often would brag how he was one of the few that could drive the double
stick Mack tank truck Sebago used to have, and stories of the old 'General'. He was a mechanic by
heart in which seemed to be his calling. He was a deep-sea fisherman out of New Bedford,
Massachusetts, in which again he loved to tell the story how the 'Megan Marie' was taking on water
and he was up to his armpits in cold water. The last chapter before retirement he co-owned a diner, in
which he became a cook and a social butterfly as he served coffee.
Fred was always on the go and 'tinkering' on something. When he could, he would ride the motorcycle
with no destination in mind. He would hike, and he loved to travel. His last adventure consisted of
driving Route 66 to Flagstaff, to the Grand Canyon, down to Texas, up to the Rockies, over to Mount
Rushmore and then to Crazy Horse before coming home. The only regrets he had were two, he wasn't
allowed to keep the rattlesnake he saw, and that he didn't make it all the way.
Over the past three years he had picked up a new hobby, which entailed tractor pulling at the local fairs.
One year he had placed in fourth place, and he was tickled beyond words. He didn't care about
winning, but having fun surrounded by those he loved as he pulled 'Dear John' or 'Farmie', a friend's
antique tractors.
Fred had more awards and trophies in the 'office' than most knew about. He had autocross awards from
racing as well as trophies and awards from bowling. He also had some from the diner, in which he also
had hanging.
During his battle with cancer, he helped formed the 'Men's cancer Group' at the local church, as well as
help Chrystal with the online portion of it. He became a voice for those who were also battling cancer.
Fred was also a voice for other widows, who were navigating life after the loss of a loved one. He
helped many of them through what he had experienced.
Fred was also very involved with the Sebago Center Community Church, and could be seen sitting in
the pew on Sunday. It also wasn't uncommon to see him on the work days for the church helping.
He very well taught us about the legacy he left behind, in which was to help people no matter the cost,
'be the bigger person' as he quoted for the past six years, and loved those who were around him. He
taught us how to live life to it's fullest, even if one was terminal- and not to look back.
He is survived by his domestic partner, Chrystal Nolan, of Sebago, as well as her family, four living
siblings, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by one older brother of the same cancer, as well as a
sister as an infant.
Fred was predeceased by his wife, Mary Beth (Brown)Harrington, Ralph Brown (former father-in-law),
and Robert Burns (former uncle-in-law).
He is survived by Nicholas Harrington (son) and wife Megan of Sebago, Christopher Harrington
(son)and wife Zoe of Sebago, Melissa Littlefield (former sister-in-law) and husband Kenneth of
Sebago, Kayla Littlefield (niece) and her fiance Jon Blum of Texas, and Ann Burns (aunt) of Sebago.
He is also survived by his grandchildren.
Fred did not want a service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine/ Andwell, 180
Us RT 1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 for their support and comfort during Fred's final days.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, Cornish, www.mainefuneral.com