WATERFORD Mary “Mickie” Farrington, 80, of Van Schoonhoven Square passed away Friday February 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late John H. and Virginia Brickner Farrington. She was educated in Troy schools and was a graduate of Albany Business College. Mickie had resided in Orange County, California for many years and returned to this area in 1990.
Mickie had been employed by the NYS Workers Compensation Board for 12 years before her retirement. She was an avid Elvis fan. She enjoyed Bingo. Mickie was a huge professional tennis enthusiast. She knew all the players and their life story. A true “SUPER FAN”. She also was a strong supporter of the US Armed Fores.
Mickie is survived by her children Michelle Gatulik (Steven) of Ballston Lake and Derek Farrington (Angel) of Oregon. She is the sister of Kathy Navojosky of Texas, Cindy Farrington of Speigletown, NY, Tim Farrington of California, Jeff Farrington of Texas, the late Gary, Jack, Don and Mike Farrington, Debra Harley, Patricia Bayley, Ann McBain and Gail Hartley. She was the proud grandmother of Blain and Chloe Gatulik, Larry, Andrea, Emily and Sam Farrington. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of her family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the National Veterans of Foreign Wars, Processing Center, PO Box 2002, Milford, NH 03055-2002.