Obituary of Shawn Harrington

It is with sad hearts that the family shares the news of the sudden passing of Shawn Harrington in his 47th year on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Best friend and husband of Sandi (nee Arsenault). Proud dad to his five wonderful children, Tyler, Bradley, Matthew, Rebecca and Trent; beloved son of Marilyn Harrington (Garry 2004). Best brother of Glenn (Karen); and nieces, Rachael and Ashley. Cherished son-in-law of Evelyn and Louis Arsenault. Amazing brother-in-law to Sheri (Dave), Shane, Susan (Norm), Scott (Carla), nieces and nephews J.D., Brittany, Brooke, Jacob, Katie, Brandon, Sarah, Alexandra, Ryan, Nicholas, Paige, Elise, and Noah. Shawn will be missed by his Grandma Marion Phillips, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many family friends. Predeceased by Grandma Jean Harrington (1990), Grandpa Frank Phillips (2005), Grandpa Gerald Harrington (2010), and his niece Madison Harrington (1995). Family was Shawn's priority. He loved and looked forward to planning family vacations. Shawn was very actively involved in his kids' sports. Shawn loved going to watch his boys play hockey and taking Rebecca to her horseback riding lessons. He was so very proud of them all. Shawn enjoyed an active life: from family outings on the boat, to camping trips in the summer and snowmobile trips with family and friends. Shawn was President of Cambridge Truck and Trailer, following the death of his father and mentor in 2004. Family and friends will be received at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, January 30 from 7-9 p.m., and on Tuesday, January 31 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St Agatha R.C. Church, 1839 Notre Dame Dr., St. Agatha on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dan Lobsinger, CR as celebrant. A reception will immediately follow at the St. Agatha Community Centre. Interment at Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations for a trust fund for the children will be accepted through the funeral home, 519-745-8445.