Hartwick, Lina P. (Post) of Marshfield, MA, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2010 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late William Hartwick. Devoted mother of the late William Hartwick, Jr. and his surviving wife Anna of Billerica, MA, Kenneth Hartwick and his late wife Wanda of Clinton, CT, and Sharon (Hartwick) Vilkas of Marshfield, MA. Sister of Alice (Post) Havens, of Vero Beach, FL, John Post of Middletown, CT, Althea (Post) Robida of Wellfleet, MA, and the late Eugene Post. Adoring grandmother of Elise (Vilkas) Dauksevicz of Hanson, MA, Leanne Hartwick of East Hampton, CT, Kimberly (Vilkas) Oliveira of Bridgewater, MA, William Hartwick of Hudson, NH, Kenneth Hartwick of East Hampton, CT and Nicole (Vilkas) Tomaszewski of Sterling, MA. Lina also leaves with loving memories, 10 great-grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by Frank Vilkas of Wareham, MA and Ria Ingraldi of Guilford, CT.
Lina was born on September 15, 1920 in Saybrook, CT. She grew up in Deep River, CT, eventually making her home in Boston with her husband William, the love of her life. Lina worked for over 20 years as a claims adjuster for Aetna Insurance Agency in Boston. She was a talented woman who always thought of others, baking and sewing for all she met. The traditions she created for her family will never be forgotten.
Family and friends are invited to the funeral home for visiting hours from 5-8 PM on Wednesday December, 8, 2010.
The funeral will begin Thursday at 9:00 in the MacDonald Funeral Home 1755 Ocean St, Rte 139, Marshfield, MA. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann’s by the Sea in Marshfield at 10 AM.
Burial will follow the Mass on Thursday at approximately 2:00 pm in the Fountain Hill Cemetery in Deep River, CT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lina’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.