Obituary of Katherine Hartman

1934-2012 - God needed an angel, so he called upon our Mother, Katherine, to join him on Saturday, February 18th, 2012, after a short and overwhelmingly courageous battle with cancer. Katherine was the wife of the late Clifford Hartman of Dunville, Ontario and the late Albert Tarantini. Katherine was the deeply loved mother, role model and best friend of Jo-Anne Cytra, Carey Thompson (Mark Pettalia), Rob Tarantini (Shirley Boldt) and the late Corey Tarantini. Sister of the late Dorothy "Paddy" Hawn (late Ray), the late Alex Wood, Walter "Waddy" Wood, Joseph Wood (Margaret), the late Margaret "Peggy" (late Alex Szucs) and Brenda Davis. Special mom of Kimberly Grazulis (Herb Taylor) and countless others whose lives she touched along the way. Grandma will be missed by Todd Cytra, Andrew Cytra (Cristina), Greg Tarantini, Cheryle Tarantini, Derek Thompson and Erin Thompson; and by her great-grandchildren Taryn Ann, Calvin, Owen, Trysten and Darion. Auntie Mickey will be missed by several nieces, nephews and by many friends. She was a champion of the underdog, a proud member of the Legion Branch 025, an artist, a cook and a beautiful woman who saw the best in everyone and inspired us to live up to it. For those who knew Mickey, you would know that she wanted no fuss, no service, no flowers. Instead she asks that you "PAY IT FORWARD". Do something special for someone less privileged, or send a donation to the Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre or to Algoma Residential Community Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation & Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Road 705-945-7758). www.northwoodfuneral.com Auntie Mickey was an angel to all who knew her and she will be missed..Marlene Thanks grandma, if it weren't for the moments we spent together I would not be the person I am today. Every moment that we shared taught me great lessons in life. I will never be able to tell you with my own words what you have done for me, words will never describe what you have meant to me. I love you to pieces GRANDMA, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. R.I.P. Your best friend and grandson..Greg RIP Aunty Mickey I love you sooo much…May you fly like an angel that you truly are..Amanda I cry over your passing grandma, not only for the fact that you passed away but for the fact that I am overwhelmed with happiness that I was able to be there for you when that day came that you did pass. You added to our rocky road by adding golden paths. Grandma, I remember all those memories and thank you for that..Cheryle Auntie Mickey…you were a great inspiration to me, and a caring sister to my mom. You will be missed..Kenneth "Pepper" Davis Mom "I love you more" and our love keeps us close no matter how great the distance..Jo-Jo