Patricia M. “Tricia” (Harrington) White  66 of Harwich died at her home Friday August 25, 2017.

She was the wife of Chris White for 42 years.

Born in Providence, RI, Tricia was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Eileen L. (Lane) Harrington. She spent her early years in Glastonbury, CT before moving to Seekonk. She was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School and Boston Children’s Hospital School of Nursing. Most of her career was spent as a psychiatric nurse at the Cape and Islands Mental Health Center in Pocasset.

Tricia enjoyed spending time with her many friends, having beach dinners on Cold Storage beach in Dennis, traveling throughout New England, and visiting family in Virginia and Ireland. She loved meeting new people and striking up conversations wherever she went. She was an avid Red Sox fan and especially loved Big Papi. Her family was most important to her and her favorite times were spent all together at home.

In addition to her husband, Tricia is survived by two daughters, Michaela White of Hampton, VA, and Alexandra White and her husband, Evan Thews-Wassell of Boston; a sister, Kathy O’Connor and her husband, Michael of County Cork, Ireland; a niece, Nancy O’Connor and her husband, James Drysdale, and their daughter, Lillian of Dover, NH; a nephew, Daniel O’Connor and his wife, Meredith of Manly, Australia; a cousin, Paula Braman-Duarte and her husband, Robert of East Providence, RI; ; a sister-in-law, Marybeth Estey and her husband, Bill, and their daughters, Jennifer and Laura and their families; and numerous cousins located throughout the country.

The family will be hosting a gathering, to share memories and celebrate Tricia's life, from 2 to 5 p.m.. Sunday Sept. 10 at Sea Side Farm, 17 Grazing Field Lane, Dennis.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Morgan and the amazing staff at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who Tricia loved so much.

As an expression of sympathy, and in memory of Tricia to support cancer research and patient care, memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 www.dana-farber.org/gift. There is an option to donate specifically to the Sarcoma unit (Sarcoma and Bone Cancers), which is where Tricia received loving care and treatment for the last five years.

I'm so sorry about Trisha's passing. I worked with Trisha at Cape and the Islands Mental Health Center. We would always joke around and she was so delightful to work with. My prayers are with you.

I am one the many fortunate people to have been blessed to have worked with Tricia. Tricia was very thoughtful and caring to with her both her patients and colleagues; she will be missed. May God comfort you all in this time of mourning. Naomi

Tricia loved life and her family so much. She had an infectious joy that drew people to her. She is missed already. Much love to her family.