Jill Louise Harrington, 86, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 27, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Montreal, Canada, Jill lived in Riverside, Rhode Island until moving to Port Orange, Florida upon retirement from AMICA. She settled in Bradenton in 2014.
Jill was predeceased by her husband Robert Harrington, twin brother Jack Johnston and her parents, David Arnold and Laura Johnston. Jill is survived by daughters Suzanne Gregory (Robert), Pamela Thacker (James), and Jennifer Kane (Denise Duff); three adoring grandchildren Lauren Thacker (Matt Jacobs), Kyle Thacker (Kelly Prieve), Hannah Gregory; and great-grandson Micah Harrington Jacobs. She will also be missed by her nephews David Johnston (Cyndy) and Joel Johnston (Nancy). She will be remembered for her community spirit, volunteerism, love of family, and enjoyment of life.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Westminster Towers, Bradenton on Thursday, January 31, as well as this summer in Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tidewell Hospice. For online condolences, visit www.NationalCremation.com/obituaries/Sarasota .
