HARTNETT (Hould), Lee Ann

Age 83 of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Parkstone Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth Ann Hould (Bubar) (New Glasgow). Lee Ann leaves behind four children: Cheryl Ann Hartnett of Salisbury, Md.; Pamela, Paul and Michael Hartnett, all of Halifax; and granddaughter, Rebecca Hartnett of Cobden, Ont. She was predeceased by brothers, Barry Hould (Moncton), and Paul Hould (New Glasgow). Lee Ann is also survived by sister, Shan Warder of Brockville, Ont. Her former husband of 27 years, John (Jack) Anthony Hartnett, predeceases her as well. Her children remember her for her irrepressible sense of humour, her determined optimism in the face of adversity, and her deep and abiding faith in God and the teachings of the Catholic Church. Her eldest daughter, Cheryl Ann, is particularly grateful for all the hard work Mom did in helping her build up the muscles in her right leg after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of two. Lee Ann was also a highly creative person; putting her considerable talents to every endeavor she put her hand at, whether it was painting seascapes, sewing, Christmas decorating or celebrating family occasions. Her children appreciated her efforts at creating special memories for us, and we love her dearly for it. We would also like to thank the staff and the nurses at Mount Lane, Parkstone Enhanced Care for their attentive care of our mother during her stay there. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her name to the following organizations: the Alzheimer Association of Canada (alzheimer.ca) or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation (heartandstroke.ca).