Donna M. Harrington, 73

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Donna M. Harrington, 73, of Pittsfield, Mass., formerly of Esther Terrace, passed away peacefully July 21, 2019, at Berkshire Medical Center.

She was born in Albany, N.Y., on August 30, 1945, to the late Guiseppe and Mildred Broderick Yemmo, and she attended local schools. Mrs. Harrington worked as a CNA for many years, having worked at Pittsfield General Hospital and then as a nurse's aide at Craneville Place for 35 years.

She loved playing bingo and spending time with her friends, family, sons, grandchildren and her cat, Diego.

She leaves behind her sons, Craig Allen McLaughlin of Westfield, Mass., John David McLaughlin of Pittsfield and Thomas Richard McLaughlin of Pittsfield; her stepsister, Betty Cassavant of Pittsfield, and stepbrother, Richard Broderick of Pittsfield; five grandchildren, Joseph Allen Reed, Amanda Marie McLaughlin, Sean Allen McLaughlin, Brianna McLaughlin Steffen and Evan Michael McLaughlin; and a great-grandson, Dominick.

She was predeceased by her son, Steven Michael McLaughlin.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Donna M. Harrington will be held Friday, July 26, 2019, at 11 a.m. at DERY FUNERAL HOME in Pittsfield, celebrated by Rev. Peter A. Gregory, Pastor Emeritus of St. Charles Church. Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 25, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Moments House in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.