Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family. Words alone can not ease the pain when grieving the loss of a love one. The Bible provides comfort during these difficult times. Revelation 21:3-4 states, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". May God give you and your family comfort in your loving memories and in His promise that soon we will never experience losing our loved ones in death and we will be able to see them again once they resurrected as per John 5:28-29. May these words give you a new hope, with deepest sympathy and warmth of heart.

Message from Mary Sweeney Polston

December 5, 2017 2:01 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Coach Ray's passing. I was on his first swim team at Salem High and have always held him in such high regard! His good humor and patience and sportmanship taught me lessons that stayed with me and that I have tried to pass on to my children. He was such a down to earth, good man. You have my thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Michael Caruso & Bridgewater State Swimming & Diving on December 5, 2017 11:00 AM

A candle was lit by Mary Catherine Jepsen McLaughlin on December 3, 2017 7:22 AM

Expression of Sympathy

A RAYS OF SUMMER SUNSHINE was sent on December 1, 2017

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH COACH HARRINGTON AND HIS FAMILY. RAY 'S LEGACY AT REGIS COLLEGE IS FOREVER INGRAINED IN THE REGIS ATHLETICS COMMUNITY. RAY'S TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTIONS SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE COACH, YOUR REGIS ATHLETICS FAMILY

A candle was lit by Coach James Sweeney and Regis Swimming and Diving on December 1, 2017 3:39 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A RAY OF SUNSHINE was sent on December 1, 2017

Rest in peace Coach Ray. Your legacy will always be remembered. Thank you for your years of commitment to Regis and to the Swimming and Diving team. Coach James and the Regis Swimming and Diving teams

A candle was lit by Kathleen McGinnity & GWG on December 1, 2017 12:55 PM

Dearest Matt and the Harrington Family,
Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you during this extremely solemn and difficult time. Hold ever so close those beautiful memories you have made over the years. It will be very difficult but try to Celebrate Raymond's Life as I am sure he would desire it to be celebrated.
With Our Respect and Love, Kathleen McGinnity and GWG

Message from Laine Averback

December 1, 2017 11:58 AM

Jacki, Katie, and Matt,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Ray was an exceptional man, kind and compassionate. He will be missed by many. Take good care...
Laine

Message from Gail Steurer Dix

December 1, 2017 11:42 AM

I never met the man but will be eternally grateful that he took two young ladies who had lost fathers to the Father-Daughter Dance at Regis. You left them with great memories. Thank you so much!

Message from Jim Brainerd

December 1, 2017 11:36 AM

My deepest heartfelt condolences to Ray’s family for your loss. I remember Ray fondly and we shared some great times together coaching at Regis College.Ray always wore a warm and engaging smile that brought happiness with him everywhere he went. I have some wonderful memories of adventures we took together on training trips to Puerto Rico with the swim team and team gatherings at my grandfather’s old house in Weston and Ray’s house up on the Northshore. Ray was a special man who acted as a mentor, friend and co-worker to me. His friendly demeanor helped him reach and guide all of the swimmers he trained. Ray and I always joked about getting the last word in and I guess in winning I also lose. “RAY YOU WILL BE MISSED”

Message from Atty. George O'Brine

December 1, 2017 10:53 AM

Margaret, Phil, Joyce, Peter and family,

Condolences.

Ray was a great guy.

Atty. George O'Brine

A candle was lit by Jim Brainerd on December 1, 2017 10:38 AM

A candle was lit by Laurie Steurer on November 30, 2017 5:27 PM

Message from Neil Harrington

November 30, 2017 3:01 PM

Dear Phil, Peter, Paul and the entire Harrington family - I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I will be out of town on Saturday, but wanted to pass on my sincere condolences. He was a fine man whose touched the lives of so many through his teaching and coaching. May he rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Lisa Clivio on November 30, 2017 2:40 PM

Message from Lisa Clivio

November 30, 2017 2:39 PM

Matthew and Katie I don’t know if you remember me, Jackie I think you will. taught both of you swimming lessons the first summer that the Regis pool was open in the summer of 1982. I think Katie you were 5 and Matthew was 2. That’s the summer I met your dad and I then joined the swim team at Regis. Your dad was way more than a swim coach to me. He was a great mentor and dear friend. I am so shocked by his death and I would like to extend my deepest sympathy. Your dad had such a strong positive impact on my life. I am very blessed to have known him and I am a better person because of him. I am going to try to make it to the service. I am so sorry for your loss. He was the most influential person in my college years.

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Peter and Brietta Harrington on November 30, 2017

Message from Katie FitzGerald McCully

November 30, 2017 9:53 AM

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I have such fond memories of him and the swim team experience at Regis College in the mid 1980's. My sister Mary and I were both on the team together. Ray was like a second father to all of the swimmers. Just a genuine, kind man and coach who encouraged ALL swimmers...both slow and fast to reach their best potential. His giant smile and love for his own family was always evident. A true gentleman. He will be missed dearly. So glad he was my swim coach, I feel blessed. So sorry for your loss. May his his twinkling eyes shine upon his family forever.

A candle was lit by Lisa Theriault on November 29, 2017 5:05 PM

A candle was lit by Lisa Theriault on November 29, 2017 4:53 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I graduated from Regis College in 1989. I loved to swim laps but was not a swim team type of swimmer. Ray encouraged me to get my lifeguard certification and I went on to be a water safety instructor. His encouragement allowed for many summer jobs of happiness. He took the time to encourage me I am very grateful. May you be comforted by happy memories and know that he made a difference in the world.

Message from Stephanie

November 29, 2017 4:38 PM

I was a student in Ray’s intermediate swimming class my freshman year at Regis in 1987. He was so encouraging and made the class so fun. He always remembered me when he saw me around campus after that and he always had a smile. My sincere condolences to his family, he was a kind man and a great teacher.

Message from Brandy Brouillard Lilly

November 29, 2017 3:07 PM

I was a swim team manager from 1990-1994. Ray's sense of humor and dedication to the swim team was amazing. I'm going to have the waiters sing happy birthday to you the next time I'm out to eat, Ray. Rest in peace. Prayers, thoughts, and love to Ray's friends and family.

A candle was lit by Brandy Brouillard Lilly on November 29, 2017 3:04 PM

Message from Courtney Krenzel

November 29, 2017 5:15 AM

I am at loss of words with this. Mr. Harrington you were such a great man. My freshman year wasn't that great of a year but you always made sure to put a smile on my face. And we had a fun time cracking jokes. If it wasn't for you I probably would have given up on graduating high school because of the MCAS but you and the rest of the NST faculty pushed and shoved for that appealment so I would be able to graduate. After I found out I had got the appeal I found out I had passed mcas and you were so proud of me. Ill never forget you and your wise sense of humor . May you rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Lisa paul on November 28, 2017 9:22 PM

A candle was lit by Mary Anne Silva on November 28, 2017 6:21 PM

A candle was lit by Peter and Brietta Harrington on November 28, 2017 5:42 PM

A candle was lit by Joey Colomba on November 28, 2017 3:57 PM

A candle was lit by Kirstin Morse on November 28, 2017 3:53 PM