Harriet Walsh passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Care Center in Grand Marais. She was 95 years old, just celebrating her birthday with a lovely party with family and friends.
She was born in Poland, Maine on March 6, 1923 to Emery and Nettie Hackett. She graduated from Mechanic Falls, Maine, High School in 1940, being the last from her class.
She is survived by children Billy (Carol) Hackett of Grand Portage, Ada Hill of Grand Marais, Joe (Sandy) Walsh of Tavares, Florida, Peter Walsh of Finland, Minn., Wendy (Tim) Hill of Torrington, Conn.; stepson Michael (Gerry) Walsh of Poland Springs, Maine; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Geneva Hackett of Auburn, Maine; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Robert, Bill, Parker, John and Ralph; sisters-in-law Betty and Margaret; partner Harold (Shine) Smith; and son-in-law Philip Hill.
Harriet retired at age 62 from Cook County in Home Health. She then enjoyed camping, gardening, and her passion “fishing.” She could be seen out at night with her flashlight gathering nightcrawlers for her worm bed; she could also be seen on most days heading north for fishing at one of her favorite lakes, always carrying her chair and fishing gear in the trunk.
She volunteered her time to AARP tax prep services, was an election judge, and served on various boards.
Harriet will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery with a graveside service on June 23 when the “phlox are in bloom.” A time for this service will follow in this paper, Boreal and radio.
Harriet will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
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