23 July 1942 – 16 August 2025
23 July 1942 – 16 August 2025
HARRINGTON, Frances Mary (née Plunkett). Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Vickery Court, Invercargill, on Saturday, 16th August 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Wally. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Raymond and Vickey (Twizel), Tony and Chandra (Winton), Derek and Justine (Brisbane), Andrew and Mary (Te Anau). Treasured grandmother of Matthew and Danielle, Ryan and Mikie; Leon, the late Sage, and Lara; Luke, Caleb, Josh, Holly, and Josh, Blake; Alyssa, Max, Jessica, and Andrew. Adored great-grandmother of Charlie, Hugo, Ruby, Alexia, and Bjorn. A dear sister, sister-in-law, and aunt to her nieces and nephews.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Vickery Court for their loving care of Frances.
A service to celebrate Frances will be held at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 112 Te Anau Terrace, Te Anau, on Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 1:00 PM, followed by burial at Lynwood Cemetery. Messages may be sent to the “Harrington Family,” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a tribute on Frances’s memorial page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/frances If you are unable to attend the service, a live stream will be available through Frances' tribute page.
Funeral service held at Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Our thoughts are with you all. We have fond memories of Fran a lovely gentle kind lady, she will be missed. 💐💞
Dear Wally & Family, I was so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Frances. I have so many happy memories of my time at the Shirt&Jean Bar. Fran was always so lovely to me and such a kind sweet lady. I also remember how good you both were to my family when we lived at McMaster St. I am thinking of you all at this sad time. Debbie Tatana (Brisbane)
Condolences & love to Wally & your family as well as Turner family. Lovely memories of Fran back quite a few years now. Great times. Remembered as great host as well. Fondly Dave & Frances.
We were very sad to hear about Fran's passing and send our sincere condolences. May your happy memories keep you all going in the next few weeks.
My condolences to the Harrington Family and to Lorraine. I have fond memories of the fun we had when boarding at St John's Girls' School in the 1950's. Eris Le Compte (Steel) Rangiora.
Sorry to hear of Fran’s passing, deepest sympathies to you Wally and family.
Sympathy to the Harrington family at this sad time. Treasure the memories. Regards Noel and Bev Lapham Invercsrgill
So sorry to hear of Fran’s passing Wally, what a lovely lady and beautiful couple, you have both been very special to us over the years, go well Fran, until we meet again 💕
We are sorry to hear that Fran has gone. Our Families spent so much time together growing up, at either Cone Peak Station, or at our Cribs in Te Anau. Fantastic fun times. Fran was a best friend of my Mum Marion (who died in 2004). Hopefully they can now have many chinwags together now. RIP Lots of love Neville, Martina, Tabitha and Gideon Kidd in Nelson.
Very sorry to hear of lovely France's passing.We will always treasure fond memories of Kauana days and happy Te Anau boating holidays with you all.Our thoughts are with you Wally'and family xx
Lovely memories of you all at Cone Peak and holidaying at TeAnau. Seems not long ago in our memories but the years seem to have gathered speed! Thinking of you Wally and your boys and their families. Fran was a lovely lady and we were blessed to have known her. A difficult journey for you both, wonderful to have a hope for the next chapter. Big hug ... Chris & Robyn Powley
Fond memories of a wonderful caring lady. We treasured our numerous home stays at Cone Peak in the 1970s whilst you had a break in Te Anau over the festive season Rest in Peace Linda and Phil Masters Invercargill.
Our sincere condolences to you Wally and family,thinking of you all at this sad time.R.I.P Fran. Carolyn and Ken Porteous
Andy and Mary sorry for your loss
Wally and extended Harrington family, I was so saddened to learn of Frans passing. She was a wonderful lady and lovely Mother in Law to myself and such a devoted Grandmother to Alyssa and Max. I still remember her excitement with learning I was carrying her first Grandaughter after all of the boys! She was beside herself. She will be sorely missed. Sending heartfelt condolences at this sad and difficult time.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you Wally and all the family. Frances was a lovely quiet spoken lady. She will be at peace now. I’m not sure if I will be able to attend the funeral but will certainly watch online

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