Gertrude L. Gualtieri (Hartford) of Canton passed away March 9th at the Norwood Hospital. Born in Wayland, she was raised in Cambridge and S. Boston and has lived in Canton for the last 50 years. She graduated from Mt. Auburn School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse for a Neurosurgeon at Boston City Hospital prior to having a family. She was a devoted mother and wife and was and an avid swimmer and enjoyed her family, crocheting and playing Bridge. Beloved wife of Dr. Frank J. Sr. Mother of Trudy L. Harris and her husband Bob of Canton, Maria T. Gualtieri, M.D. and her husband John Maxwell of Shrewsbury, Vincent P. Gualtieri and his wife Beth of Florida, Emily A. Martinez and her husband Jim of Ware, Lisa J. Gualtieri of Duxbury, Larry J. Gualtieri and his wife Carolyn of E. Sandwich, John M. Gualtieri and his wife Lynne of Canton, Cynthia M. Foley and her husband Chris of Wrentham, Christina M. Macdonald and her husband David of Stoughton & the late Dr. Frank J. Jr. Sister of Roberta Janzekovich of MO & the late William & John Hartford, Anne Littlehale & Elizabeth Schwabe. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and by her loving caregiver, Mary Smith of Duxbury. Visiting hours at the Dockray and Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Canton, Friday 4 – 8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Saturday morning at 10 am. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canton EMT Assn 99 Revere St. Canton, MA 02021