Karen J. Harrington, 57, of New Bedford died Wednesday August 31, 2005 at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ronald F. O'Berry, Sr.
Born and raised in Pomfret, Vermont, the daughter of Aura (DeFreitas) Harrington of Sturbridge, Mass. and the late Stuart Harrington, she lived in Pawtucket, RI before moving to New Bedford two years ago.
Karen was a self-employed caretaker of homes and pets. She loved classical music and playing the piano. She also loved painting, horseback riding, camping, swimming, and being outdoors. She was very spiritual person.
Survivors include her husband; her mother; two daughters, Stephanie Weglarz of Corinth, VT, and Heather Weglarz of Pawtucket, RI; a brother, Michael Harrington and his wife Melanie of Sturbridge; seven stepchildren, Rhonda Costa and her husband Jack of Dartmouth, Ronald O'Berry, Jr. and his wife Janis of Fairhaven, Rebecca O'Berry of Florida, Russell O'Berry of Maine, Richard O'Berry and his wife Bonnie, Renee Parkin and her husband Michael, and Robb O'Berry, all of New Bedford; 16 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM in St. Lawrence Church. Visiting hours are omitted.