Paul Harrington Sr.

April 17, 1943 - February 17, 2020

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of this wonderful man on February 17, 2020 at the Ouellette Campus at 76 years of age. Son of the late William and Barbara Harrington-Rilley. Beloved husband of Sarah Annabelle “Ann” (nee Emmorey) with whom he celebrated 59 years of marriage. Loving father of Paul Jr. Harrington (Cheryl), Serena Longo (Nick) and Debra-Ann Harrington-Taylor. Treasured grandpa of Corey, Lance (Jasmine), Linda, Dustin (Morgan), Porsché (J.J.), Sophia, Kody, Elizabeth, Sarah, Victoria, Jessi-Lee and the late Paul Jr. III. Great grandpa of Isabella, Lylah, Rourie and one on the way. Brother of Allen Harrington (Barbara) and James Harrington (Sue). Brother-in-law of Elmer Emmorey, Iola Davis; the late Eleanor Davis, Don Emmorey, Maudie Price and Billy Emmorey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul served in the Canadian Army for 12 years; served as a Windsor Police Officer in 1969; security guard (with a 38 special!) in 1969; accepted to the OPP and Ford Motor Company at the same time (the wife in charge made the decision); he retired from Ford Motor Company with over 30 years of dedicated service! Paul was a pilot since 1972 and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) with his own airport, named the Essex Airport owned by P & A Harrington (licensed by Transport Canada). Member of Eastern Ontario Gunners’ Association; COPA; Cub Club; Taylorcraft Foundation; The International Cessna 170 Association. Paul is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The life celebration service will take place from the funeral home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the CanadianDukes.com Student Surviving Cancer Scholarship Fund at St. Clair College (information provided below). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Cheque made to: St. Clair College Foundation (In the memo line Please write CanadianDukes.com Scholarship) 2000 Talbot Road West Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 Box 15 Attention Justin Fox