Leroy E. Harrington Jr. Obituary (1942

Manchester ~ Leroy E. Harrington, Jr, age 72, went home to his Lord, on November 7, after a long courageous battle with cancer. His loving wife and family were by his side at his home in Manchester. He was born on March 4, 1942 in Lewiston, Maine, son of the late Leroy E., Sr. and Ella E. Harrington. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Harrington, his mother, Ella E. Harrington, two sisters, Betty J. Riedel, and Marjorie J. York, brother-in-law, James R., daughter, Lisa Rines, son-in-law, Cleave, son, Ronnie Harrington, step-son, RT Wing, step-daughter, Misty Lynn Baker; grandchildren, Logan and Cassie; step grandchildren, Jake, his wife Linda, Kaileigh, Jessica, McKade,and Jules; great grandchildren, Walker, McKenzie, Annika, and Marco. He also has several surviving cousins, nieces and nephews. He worked at Tex Tech Industries for 38 years retiring in 2004. After retiring, he became known as Bumpa to Margie’s daycare kids. He would take them for rides in his wagon, let them play in his big garden, and help in his shop. He had a special way with kids by being their friend as sometimes he was just a big kid himself. He was an avid gardener providing vegetables on his stand to many of his regular customers, friends, and relatives. He is well known for his skill in fixing small engine equipment in Roy’s Small Engine Shop. Local newspaper photographers would come by often to take his picture to put in the Kennebec Journal. He was definitely a local celebrity loved by all. He was a self-taught man from his musical talents to his mechanical skills. He loved playing his guitar and singing the good old Country Western songs with his friends in a group called Potluck. His special friend, Paul Allen of 44 years was just like a brother to him and he and his wife Dot were very supportive to Margaret this past year along with another special friend, Allison. Someone so dearly loved, so popular with all his friends would not want us to cry but would rather see us smiling, laughing, working, and celebrating his life. At Leroy’s request, a graveside service only will be held in the North Manchester (Scribner Hill) Cemetery on Friday, November 14th at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers, 93 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church St., Augusta where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.