Jerame James Harrington, age 20, of E4968 M-35, died peacefully at his home in Ford River following a lengthy illness. 

Jerame was born, October 2, 1987, in Escanaba, the son of James and Mary (Ethier) Harrington.  He was raised in Escanaba and was a 2006 graduate of the Escanaba Senior High School.  Over the course of his high school years, Jerame courageously battled through two liver transplants and multiple hours at the University of Michigan Children’s Hospital.  After four and one half years and two successful liver transplants, Jerame’s neighboring organ systems quietly declined.  Jerame did not die due to his liver transplant; his transplant gave him, and his family, four and one half years of precious life.  Surrounded by his loving family, the kind hearted, soft-spoken young man with his loving and caring nature died peacefully at his home in Ford River.  Following his death, the Harrington family wanted to extend Jerame’s passionate thoughts on the importance of organ donation saying that he felt it was the ultimate gift of life.  Jerame was a past member of the YMCA Delta Dolphins Swim Team.  Throughout his life, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends.  He loved to ride his bike and hang out with his dog Molly.  He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.    

Jerame is survived by his loving parents, James and Mary:

1 Brother:  Nick Harrington of Ford River, MI

Maternal Grandmother:  Lorraine Ethier of Escanaba, MI

Paternal Grandmother:  Ida Harrington of Crystal Falls, MI

Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved dog, Molly. 

He was preceded in death by:

Maternal Grandfather:  Raymond Ethier

Paternal Grandfather:  Vernon Harrington

Guardian Angel:  Brooke, whose family lovingly donated her liver to Jerame.

Jerame’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3:00PM to 6:30PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Jerame James Harrington will follow visitation, at 6:30PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, with Rev. Fr. Mike Steber of the St. Anne Church officiating.  Luncheon will follow funeral services at the St. Anne Church Parish Hall.  Jerame will be laid to rest at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Escanaba.  The Harrington family would like to extend a warm-hearted thank you to the staff of the University of Michigan Children’s Hospital for their loving care over the years of Jerame’s stay.  The Skradski-Boyce Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Harrington family with arrangements.