Clara H. Hartnett, 93

DOVER - Clara H. Hartnett, of Dover, born in Wilmington in 1915, passed from this life to the next on April 28, 2009, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her lifelong husband, John L. Hartnett Sr. (Pat) who passed away in 2002; and a son, Kenneth L. Hartnett who resided in Hawaii with his wife Joann and passed away in 2003. She was a devoted mother and housewife all of her life, enjoyed going to church, and loved all animals. In her later years, she worked part-time tending to the elderly and handicapped. She is survived by a son, John L. Hartnett Jr. (Jack) who lives in Dover with his wife Toshi; a daughter, Patricia A. Hartnett who resides in Dover and provided loving care to her mother the last few years; and another son, Wayne J. Hartnett who resides in Rehoboth Beach with his wife Donna and their daughter Kelly Lynn. In addition, she is survived by several grandchildren, Carol Lynn, Kelly Lynn, Kenneth Jr., and Michael, and a great-granddaughter, Brittany. Services will be private for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lighthouse Church, Railroad Avenue, Camden-Wyoming. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Letters of condolences may be sent, and guestbook signed, at www.torbertfuneral.com.