Maureen (Browne) Harrington, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at home. Dear daughter of the late Joseph A. Browne and Louise A. (Donovan) Browne of Chelsea, MA. She graduated St. Rose High School in 1959. Upon graduation, Maureen entered the Sisters of Providence and attended St. Mary's of the Woods College in Indiana. Following her father's footsteps, Maureen received her bachelor's degree in education. She began her career as an educator at St. Patrick's in Stoneham. Her teaching career led her back to Chelsea where she taught at the Shurtleff School, Williams School, and Chelsea High School until her retirement in 1995. After retirement she worked part time in the dietary department of the Veterans Home in Chelsea (formerly the Soldier's Home). Maureen was a fixture at St. Michael's Chapel at the Soldier's Home where she had many friends and served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Beloved wife of the late John J. Harrington for 40 years. Devoted mother to Kristen DeAngelis and her husband Salvatore of Revere, Jaclyn Harrington and her partner Carl Leong of Worcester, Lauren Harrington and her partner Marc Stanley of Revere, and stepmother to Susan (Harrington) Champigny of Tewksbury.

Cherished Nana Mo to Heather Stanley, Tayla Warren, Jeremy Warren, Marc Stanley Jr., Francesa DeAngelis, Skyla Manion, Salvatore DeAngelis, Ella Shine, Brendan Leong, bonus grandchildren Kayla, Carli, and Sophia Leong, and extended family and friends of her children, and especially her grandchildren, who loved her and brought her great joy.

Maureen is predeceased by her brother Joseph A. Browne Jr., sister-in-law Mildred R. "Millie" (Harrington) Carafa, sister-in-law Janice M. Harrington, and nephew Timothy Browne. Survived by her beloved brothers John V. Browne of New York, Paul L. Browne, and his wife Kathleen of Wakefield, brother-in-law Paul Harrington and his wife Maureen of Wakefield, Edmund Carafa of Florida, Betsy Ollis of Florida and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Maureen's family would like to acknowledge and express their appreciation to all their family members and friends who graciously offered their support, time, prayers, and love, and to her primary caregiver Jarra Carney, MGH, and Care Dimensions staff, Walter and Doreen.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Maureen's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Mother of the Morning Star/St. Mary's Parish, 670 Washington Ave., REVERE on Thursday August 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M.   Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Funeral Services will conclude at Church.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Maureen's name to the Veterans Home in Chelsea, Recreation Fund, 100 Summit Avenue, Chelsea, MA 02150

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