Marie V. (Vignola) Harkins, 91, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in Wilmington on April 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Philomena (Alfonso) Vignola.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Daniel, Joseph and Carmen Vignola; and by her son, William F. Harkins, Jr.
Marie is survived by her husband, William F. Harkins of 66 years and four of her children: Kathryn (Kim) Rizzo and husband, John, Sr. Ruth A. Harkins, Marie Gemmola and husband, Anthony, and Thomas C. Harkins and wife, Francine. Marie has four grandchildren, John Paul, Mark and Stephen Rizzo and Jaclyn Harkins, and six bonus great grandchildren, Sarah, Natalie, Lucas, Erin, Alex and Eddie.
A longtime member of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Marie served as a religious educator, sacristan and Eucharistic minister. She was also an Associate for the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Scranton, Pennsylvania. She was retired from the DuPont Company.
In retirement, she loved the University of Delaware College of LifeLong Learning, focusing on the arts, creative writing, drawing and watercolor classes. The highlight of her writing is the book Grandma’s Christmas Story, dedicated to Marie’s angels, her grandchildren.
Marie enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially Oak Orchard and Gull Point. She treasured spending time on the water boating, fishing and cruising with family and friends. Sunrises and sunsets over the Indian River and bird watching filled her quiet days with joy and peace.
Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19808 on Friday, February 3 from 10:30 – 11:45AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00PM. Interment will be held immediately following at All Saints Cemetery.
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