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Elynor E. (Hartley) Harrington
April 15, 2025

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Elynor E. (Hartley) Harrington of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Charles F. Hartley, Sr. and Mary E. (Wilson). Devoted mother of Thomas Harrington and his wife Debbie of Birmingham, Michigan. Dear sister of Jane Carew of Woburn, the late Barbara Hartley-Seltzer, Ann F. Hartley, Charles F. Hartley, Jr, and Sgt. Robert Joseph Hartley US Army killed in action Vietnam. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ely was a graduate of Boston College where she received both a BA and a master’s in education. Ely was a beloved teacher in the Boston Public School System for many years whose dedication and mentorship inspired countless students. She was also an active board member of the Boston Catholic Cemetery Association. Ely genuinely enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially spending summer vacations in Chatham, Massachusetts. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Friday, April 25th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. Visiting Hours, Thursday, April 24th from 4pm to 7pm in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elynor may be made to New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV), 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108 or https://nechv.org. For guest book please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com

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Gormley Funeral Service
2055 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-8600