Hartlin, Reta Jane – The passing occurred of Reta Jane Hartlin of Middle Musquodoboit on January 24, 2025.
Born in Dean, she was a daughter of the late Aldwin and Janet Dean.
Reta was predeceased by her husband, Roy; siblings, Lloyd, Dorothy, Ruby, Ira, Stuart, Archibald, Aubrey, Milton, Elmer “Chester” and Kenny.
She is survived by her son, David (Kathy); daughters, Ann (Peter), Lisa (Danny); grandchildren, Morgan (Alecia), Nolan (Stef), Bonnie (Mike), Rosalie (Steve), Brett, Brant (Serene); and 16 great-grandchildren.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff of Braeside for all their care the last five years.
Reta was a homemaker since the age of 18. She enjoyed the outdoors and grandchildren have tales of fishing the Hogan Brook in Glenmore. The Halifax County Exhibition was a highlight of the year for both Mom and Dad and the grandchildren have fond memories of staying overnight and being well fed. She loved her animals and was distinguished as Chicken Grammy by her grandchildren.
A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Wittenburg Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Cann officiating.
Funeral arrangements are in care of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative.
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