Mrs. Evelyn A. Harrington

Mrs. Evelyn A. Harrigton, of Lanesborough, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, just months after celebrating her 100th birthday. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on January 27, 1925, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Scace Christiansen, she graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1942. Evelyn’s family was always her top priority. She took great pride in raising her 10 children, seeing that each of their needs were met with nothing but love and support. Once all of the kids were in school, Evelyn began work as a banquet waitress for the former Hilton Hotel. During World War II, she worked at General Electric in order to better provide for her family. Evelyn’s home’s back deck was her sanctuary. She loved sitting on the swing, watching the birds on the feeders and looking at all the plants that she had accumulated. When she wasn’t outdoors, you could find her crocheting, knitting, or tatting. Over the years, Evelyn knitted hundreds of mittens for family and school kids. She also always appreciated a good game or two of bowling with a league. Evelyn was known for her candy-dispensing machine that all the neighborhood children would (with her blessing) draw from! Additionally, always faithful to her community, she was a longtime blood donor for those in need. Evelyn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, Clayton Harrington, whom she married on October 10, 1943. Clayton passed away on January 25, 2003. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Alaine C. Harrington, who passed on June 7, 1968, her brother Luke Christiansen, and two sisters, Elsie Williams and Dorothy Hogue. Evelyn is survived by her children, Clayton C. Harrington (Brenda), Stephen J. Harrington (Diana), A. Michael Harrington (Elizabeth), Donald L. Harrigton, Christine M. Harrington, Judith L. Emerson (Joseph), Betty L. Gardner, Gloria J. Wright (Dana), and Christopher M. Harrington (Dianna). She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren, all of whom held a special place in her heart. Funeral Notice: A celebration of Evelyn’s life will be held at a later date, notice of which will be updated once details are finalized. In lieu of flowers, donations in Evelyn’s memory can be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home

Mrs. Evelyn A. Harrington

January 27, 1925 - September 3, 2025