Mary Lillian Hartnett

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May 21, 1915 ~ July 23, 2009

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Saturday July 25,2009 at 10:00AM at Holy Angles Church of Avenue, MD with Fr. Gurnee officiating. Internment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The Family will receive friends on Friday, July 24, 2009 from 5:00 - 8:00PM at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00PM. Mary Lillian "Sissie" Hartnett 94, of Avenue, MD died July 23,2009 at her residence. Born May 21,1915 in Abell, MD she was the daughter of the late Joseph Valentine and Ruth Vincent Woodall. She was the loving wife of the late Jerome Francis Hartnett whom she married on September 1,1935. She is survived by her sister Annie Katherine Murphy of Avenue, MD and five gernerations of Nieces and Nephews. She is preceded in death by her siblings Ruth Madge Thompson, Joseph Ford "Son" Woodall, George Kelly Woodall and James Morris Woodall. Mary was a member of the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary, her hobbies she enjoyed were gardening, reading & cooking. She also loved conversing with family and friends.

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  1. “To Mary’s Family,Mary was such a dear sweet person and she could tell such wonderful stories. Heaven has another “Angel”.”

  2. “Gilbert, Cindy and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that “Aunt Sissy” is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times as it will help you get pass all of the days ahead. May God Bless You All.”

  3. “Gilbert, Cindy & Family, Miss Lil was a superb lady and we enjoyed knowing her so much and having her travel on the bus trips with us. What fun we had! She is no longer suffering and is at peace now. She loved all of you so much and you should be very proud of the dedication that you shown during her illness. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

  4. ” Lill and I became the best of friends when we first met in Bethesda, MD when we both worked for Montgomery Co. Govt. We spent some weekends together with her husband Rome, her sister, Ann and husband Al in Avenue at Annie’s house. We will never forget you Lill, and you will always be in our hearts and prayers. “

  5. “My earliest memories of Aunt Lillian are of her gracious attitude and beautiful spirit. Anyone who met her will acknowledge her shining smile and friendly manner. She was truly a lady. We will sorely miss her smile and gentle laugh. God Bless and keep you Aunt Lillian I know you are in His hands. “

  6. Maggie and Anthony Hammett says:

    “Gilbert, Cindy, and Family, We were sorry to hear about Miss Lil’s passing. We all know that she and Mom are getting ready to go to a Port Tobacco Players Show now.”

  7. Terri and Adam Mattingly, Scherer says:

    “Gilbert, Cindy,and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Hartnett from my childhood. She will be missed.”

  8. “Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. God bless you. May she rest in peace. Our sincere sympathy.”

  9. “Gilbert and Family, Please know that my thoughts are with you. I am saddened by your loss, but know that she is now at peace and looking down on you and thanking you for the love and care that you gave to her.”

  10. Linda & Ricky Morris & children says:

    “Dear Gilbert, Cindy & Family, Your aunt was blessed to have such great love and devotion from your family. Take comfort in knowing that people admire and respect you for the dedication you have for your special elders. The world would be a better place if there were more people who truly cared for their elderly loved ones the way your family does. May God bless you and yours. “


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