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Dennis Harrington Sr Veteran
April 14, 2022

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West Baldwin - Dennis Wayne Harrington Sr., 73, of West Baldwin died at his home on April 14, 2022 after a long battle with health issues. He was born in Baldwin on May 23, 1948 a son of Charles and Marguerite (Parker) Harrington. He was educated in local schools including Potter Academy in Sebago. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Dennis worked hard his whole life. He worked for F.E. Wood and Sons in East Baldwin for many years. He worked many more years as a horse trainer for many local horse farms including Freeman Parker Stables, Eagle Crest Farm and Dominic Watson Stables. He worked throughout his life on weekends at Mac's Garage in West Baldwin, and also for his nephew at Fred Howell Carpentry which was more like a hobby to him.

His other hobbies included coaching Little League baseball, hunting, fishing, and last but not least loving and giving treats to all the neighborhood dogs. Above all Dennis loved spending time with his family, especially his five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by a sister, Christine Watson. Surviving are his two children, Bobbie-Jo Rand and husband Chris of West Baldwin, and Dennis Harrington Jr. of East Parsonsfield. His siblings, Pam Howell of West Baldwin and Adelbert Harrington and wife Celia of Cornish. His grandchildren: Mersadies Conley, Destini Rand, Bella Rand, Phoebe Rand and Stasia Harrington. His great grandchildren: Addylin Conley, Jameson Conley and Lennox Conley. Also his former wife, mother of his children and friend, Deborah Harrington of East Parsonsfield as well as many loving nieces and nephews.

A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, June 11, at 11:30 at the Old West Baldwin Cemetery. Arrangements are respectfully handled by Poitras, Neal and York Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04037.

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