Vera D. Hartshorn

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.