HARTIN, Don

It is with heavy hearts that our family announce the passing
of Don Hartin on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Don was born in 1939 in
Kinmount, Ontario and moved north to the Iron Bridge Area cutting right of
way for Ontario Hydro alongside his father Ab. It was in Iron Bridge that
he met the first love of his life (late Dianne Hartin). They were soon
married and had a son and daughter; Dean Hartin and Donalyn Rudnicki
(Larry). They moved to the Soo where Don worked till retirement at Algoma
Steel in the Transporation Department. In 1975 Don lost his wife suddenly
and was left to raise two young children on his own. Hardly an easy task
but he never complained. In 1983 he was finally lucky enough to find love
again when he met Noreen Bradley. They were soon inseparable and married in
1985. His family now grew and he got to enjoy and be a part of Noreen's
children and grandchildren's lives. He will truly miss Larry Jannison,
Carol Morley (Dennis), Mary Barber (Rick). His one wish to you would be to
'please take good care of your mother for me.' He was predeceased by his
parents Ab and Stella (Ted) Hartin. Special son-in-law to the late Xavier
and Gladys Daigle and Nora Bradley. He was a loving brother to Fern Howe
(Joe) and Helen Kellet (Brock). Special brother-in-law to the late Clive
Daigle (Sue), Jerry Daigle (Linda), Shirley Johnston (Stan), Sheila Martin
(late Glen), late Don and Anita Bradley and Sonny & Mary Bradley. His
grandchildren and great grandchildren adored him. He will always live in
the hearts of Tammy Thornton (Jim), Jimmy Morley, Todd Barber (Maggi), Tracy
Barber, Ethan Hartin, Meggan, Ryan and Amy Rudnicki, Kayla and Curtis
Thornton, Joel Forbes and Dalton Laroue. Don is survived by many nieces and
nephews who thought the world of him and will always have fond memories of
him. Don loved the outdoors, his garden, his motorcycle, children, his
neighbours in the park and helping Noreen can and pickle. Friends may call
at the Northwood Funeral Home (942 Great Northern Road 945-7758) on Monday,
September 29, 2008 from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. then to Greenwood Cemetery for
graveside and committal service. Memorial donations made to the Sault Area
Hospital - Oncology or Palliative Care Units would be appreciated. The
family wishes to especially thank the Fourth Floor Plummer nurses for their
loving care of Don. You are all angels on earth! We're sure Don enjoyed
teasing you all these last couple of months. Special thanks to amazing
neighbours Rick and Kim Grant for all you have done and for being there when
you were needed most. Special thanks to Dr. Brooks and all the other
doctors who took great care of Don. Heaven gained an angel today and we have
lost a most wonderful and loved man!