Obituary: Remembering 98-Year-Old Irma Elizabeth Harrington

Irma Elizabeth Harrington, 98, passed away on Jan. 3, 2013 at the Doolittle Home in Foxborough. She was a longtime resident of Arlington and retired secretary for Bentley University.

Irma Elizabeth Harrington, age 98, died on Jan. 3 at the Doolittle Home in Foxborough. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Louisa (Gomille) Geissler. Irma was born in Radeberg, Germany on June 29, 1914. She was a longtime resident of Arlington and has been a resident of the Doolittle Home for the past eight years. She was a secretary for Bentley University for over 15 years until retiring in 1979. She was the mother of the late Michael A. Harrington and sister of the late Helmet Geissler. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Roberts & Sons Funeral Home, Foxborough. Interment to follow at Rock Hill Cemetery, Foxborough. To light a candle in Irma’s memory please visit…

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5 Things for Aug. 15: Chance of Thunderstorms, Road Work on Cocasset Street, Live Music and More

Here's five things you need to know today in Foxborough: NWS says a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, road work taking place on Cocasset Street, live music at Patriot Place and more …

Editor's note: Five Things You Need To Know Today is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. If you know of something happening in town that did not make our list, please add it in the comment section! 1. Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Wednesday Today’s weather in Foxborough, according to the National Weather Service based in Taunton, calls for a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9 a.m. Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Wednesday night: A chance of showers and …

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The Doolittle Home in Foxborough Prepares for Annual Open House Oct. 2

The Doolittle Home in Foxborough is preparing for their Annual Open House on Oct. 2 from 2:00-4:00 pm

George Burns once said, “You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old.”  These words came to mind when entering The Doolittle Home located on Bird Street. Patch was greeted by DeAnna Willis, Executive Director and Allison Lux Nuovo, Marketing Director at the impressive and well-known retirement facility located just off the Common and directly across from Foxboro Public Library. Patch was welcomed by energetic and friendly staff displaying pride and enthusiasm for their “special home,” and its sixteen occupants.  Both Willis and Lux Nuovo took time out of their busy day to provide an hour-long tour that included a detailed history of the pristine Victorian Home that features beautiful common areas including a spacious …

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