Hartlen – Pauline Elfreda. The Hartlen family sadly announces the passing of Pauline Hartlen, on June 26, 2014 at Queens Manor, Liverpool, NS. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and dear friend.
Born June 1, 1918 in Harmony, Queens County a daughter to the late Lauchlin and Mildred (Weir) Freeman, she spent her youth in Caledonia. After high school, she completed her teacher training at Normal College in Truro and had a teaching career for twenty-five years in elementary schools in South Williamston, South Milford, East Berlin and Brooklyn.
She met and married Clair Hartlen and they made their home for over 40 years in Brooklyn. After Clair’s retirement, they moved to their summer place at Sandy Bottom Lake in Annapolis County. They had 18 wonderful years travelling to Florida in the winters and living at the lake in the summers. They made friends for life in all three places and had a network of close family and acquaintances that they loved to travel with and entertain.
During her years in Brooklyn, she was an active member of the Pilgrim UCW. She loved playing bridge and was part of an active couples group which met on Saturday nights. They met at each other’s homes where they played a cut-throat game of bridge and then ate mounds of delicious food. These were very happy times for her as there was much fun and laughter. She was one of the two surviving members of that beloved group.
Pauline was noted for her kind deeds as well as her deep concern for other people’s struggles and she would often brighten your day with her delicious apple pie, her biscuits or her lobster chowder. During her life-time she opened her home and cared for her mother-in law, Sophie Hartlen and later had an apartment built on her home for her father, Lockie Freeman where she cared for him in his aging years.
As a teacher, she loved children, and her own grandchildren brought her much love and joy. She was fiercely proud of them all.
She is survived by her sons Gary (Janet) Liverpool NS, and Ross (Linda) Miramichi NB, grandsons Shuan (Tara Beninger) Victoria BC, Neil (Marc Armenti) Montreal QC, Cory (Alana) New Maryland NB, granddaughter Amanda (Jeff Kaior) Grand Prairie AB and great- grandchildren Dave and Rose Hartlen and Nevan Kaior.
She was pre-deceased by her husband Clair and her brothers Laurie and Garth Freeman.
A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held on Monday, July 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn, conducted by Rev. Vivian Moores. Family flowers only. Reception to follow in the church vestry. Her ashes will be interred in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn as she requested. Donations in her memory may be made to Pilgrim United Church, Brooklyn or Queens Manor. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Leon & Norma Robertson
Gary, Janet and families, we are very sorry for your loss. Your Mom Lived a good long life. She is now resting in peace. Hugs for you all.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Robert & Sally Fader
Gary, Janet & family:
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Mum, Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Peter& Joanie Davies
Dear Gary, Janet and The Family,
Our condolences, prayers and hugs going out. God Bless.
Pember, Heddie and Elbert Edwards
We offer our condolences to Gary,Janet and all the family
Marjorie Speed Powell
Dear Gary and Janet and family,
I didn’t know Pauline but from the obituary it sounds like she had a wonderful purposeful life. My thoughts are with you.
Marjorie
Maritime Conference UCW
On behalf of the Maritime Conference United Church Women, I am extending deepest sympathy to Pauline’s family and friends at this time of loss. Loved ones remain in your heart and in your memory; that is a treasure you will never lose. As people of faith, it is a great comfort to know that the love of God surrounds us always. God shares our joy. God feels our sorrow. God helps us to find strength to carry on with the routine of life and with unusual challenges at times like this.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
In Christian Love,
Jean Smith – Corresponding Secretary, MCUCW
Maxine Stewart
To Gary and Janet, Ross and Linda and your families…
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I share your grief.
A wise clergyman I knew, once reminded us that we have not
“lost” a loved one if we know where they have gone…..
I hope that will help all of you at this time.
To me, your mother was always my cousin “Polly”, and we shared some great times when Alan and I visited her in Florida, on our way a little further south of Lecanto.
with love to you all, Maxine
Joyce (Freeman) and Hank Schurr..
To Gary and Janet, Ross and Linda and families..
We offer you our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Pauline was my cousin. Though we didn’t meet until 1976, we will never forget how she and Clair instantly welcomed us into the family.
We thank God for Pauline. God’s peace be with her.
Hank and Joyce
Ruth Douglas
Gary, Janet, Ross, Linda and grandchildren.
My thoughts are with you at this time, Pauline lived a caring life, as shown by her concern for others.
I knew Janet as a student nurse and sharing the same wedding day, Now Maxine and Rob and Florence keep me up to date on Freeman family news.
Sincerely, Ruth (Reid) Douglas, Lr. Sackville, NS
widow of Albert, and a daughter-in-law of Pauline’s cousin, Berna
Robert & Lorraine Quinn
Lorraine and I are so sorry to learn that Pauline has passed away. Many were the great times we enjoyed at Sandy Bottom Lake during staff parties. Pauline and her sister-in-law Jean were long-time hard working teachers on my staff in Brooklyn Area Schools, and they shared in the distinction earned in 1968 when our school was designated by a national accrediting body as one of Nova Scotia’s and one of Canada’s best schools. After retirement, we kept in touch by phone here and in Florida, and by the exchange of cards. We extend to her wonderful family, our sincere condolences at this time of sorrow and loss.
Fred and Wendy Wamboldt
Gary and Ross and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both. Your Mother was a wonderful Teacher. I remember her well from going to School in Brooklyn and also she had taught my brothers and sister. The Anthony clan formerly of Brooklyn.
Shirley & Paul Shot
Janet, Gary and family: We are so sorry to hear of your Dear Mother’s passing and will continue to uphold you and your family in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy. May God grant you comfort and peace of heart through this difficult time.
Ruth and Bob Beninger
Gary, Janet, Shuan and Neil,
We are with you in spirit today as you celebrate the life of your beloved. She was blessed to be with you for a good, long time. Although, it is never long enough, her presence will be felt as you remember your precious times with her and call her name.
Blessings,
Ruth and Bob
Gloria Gilbert
Dear Gary and Janet
I intended to be in Brooklyn this morning for the service, but did not get there.
I’m sure you will miss Pauline. She was forthright and honest with me. I will remember her that way.
I wish you comfort, knowing that Pauline had happy times and a good long life.
The pictures were very nice.
Gloria
Susan Calnen
My condolences to my cousins, and extended family of Pauline.
Since childhood, I remember Pauline as a kind, caring, and affectionate woman; a reflection of her parents. A life well-lived,
she will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Susan MacLeod
Gary and Janet. My sincere condolences for the loss of your Mother. After reading the obituary, it is certainly evident Pauline lived a life the way she intended, spending special times to remember with family and friends. I am sure there are fond memories of her that are cherished by everyone.
Greg Golden
A beloved teacher to many. My own elementary school years were so very much enriched by Mrs. Hartlen. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered.
NB Children's Fdn (NB Protestant Orphans' Home)
Ross and family, please accept our sincerest condolences in the loss of your loved one.
the Board of Directors
New Brunswick Children’s Foundation
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Pauline Hartlen.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Nancy Spinks Kuffel
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Hartlen’s passing. She was my favorite teacher at Brooklyn School. Expected a lot, was always fair, and quick to offer praise. My condolences to the entire family.
Roger Savage
Dear Gary, Janet and family: Please know that our thoughts are with you . From our hearts Gary & Janet, Roger & Isolde