June 20, 2013
Hartshorn, Vera D.
Vera D. Hartshorn , a resident of Norwood, passed away on June 18, 2013 at the age of 86. Vera was born in Brooklyn, New York to Arthur and Constance (Raddon) Girling. Growing up she attended school in Connecticut before moving to Massachusetts. Mrs. Hartshorn was especially proud of her home and family. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to music and the Red Sox. She was an avid reader and a devoted grandmother. She was a member of the United Church of Norwood with her late husband, Lewis E. Hartshorn. Together they raised their three children while living in Islington, Westwood and Norwood. She is survived by her sons Peter L. Hartshorn and his wife Cristina of West Roxbury, and Mark A. Hartshorn of Norwood; her daughter Jeanne L. Giondomenico of Franklin, NH; her sister Helen Westergard of Marion; her sister-in-law Iris Girling of Florida; her grandchildren Brenda Giondomenico, Jessica Huber, Steven Anello, Julia and Timothy Hartshorn; and her great grandchildren, Parrish, Cailyn, Kristen and Maelyn. She was predeceased by her brother Arthur Girling, Jr. and sisters Constance Janak and Carol Grady. Services and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in Mrs. Hartshorn memory may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 415005, Boston, MA 02241.
Comments(6)
She was my Auntie always a fair and loving lady, I will miss her greatly. I remember all the times at our grandparents house with large family traveling in and sit down meals with forty or more people! Two sit down tables. One holding at least 14 people. All the planning and making of meals was wonderful, something that not m as my families have as a memory. I loved her dearly and she will be missed.
Dear Peter and family,
I am so very sorry about the passing of your mother. Wishing you and Cristina all the best during this difficult time.
Linda
To the Hartshorn family.
I am so sorry for the loss of Vera.
She must have been a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother,
and sister.
I have worked with Mark for over 9 years now.
Mark is the nicest man in the world, and took wonderful care of his Mother.
I took Mark to a Red Sox game in May and he was so happy!
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
If I can help in anyway please call on me.
Wayne Lineweaver
My heart is with you all. May your grief be replaced with fond memories of the grace and gentleness of her proud smile.
To Hartshorn FAMILY
So sorry for the passing of your mother,grandmother and great grandmother. She was a neighbor for many years and was such a sweet lady. Always sending me a Christmas card even when she and Mark plus my family moved out. Calling and checking in with me to see how things were even sending get well cards Just some of her thoughtfulness. May you RIP Mrs Hartshorn Mark you were especially a GREAT son looking after your mother
To Jeannie,Peter and Mark (aka “Boo”), My deepest sympathy to ALL!! What a lovely,lovely lady. I just found out of her passing and I am flooded with happy memories of Monroe Street and her kindness during my childhood…….may she rest in peace! God Bless all of the Hartshorn Family, With prayers wrapped in love, Anne Hawley