Ann C. Hartman

Ann C. Hartman PORTSMOUTH - Ann C. Hartman, 81, of Portsmouth returned to her Savior Aug. 18, 2009, from complications of diabetes. She was predeceased by her parents, Doris (Edmester) and Ralph Warren; brother, Ralph W. Warren, all of of Massachusetts; and husband, David E. Hartman Sr. of Portsmouth. Born in Malden, Mass., Ann is survived by her brother, Arthur Warren of Utah; son, David E. Hartman Jr. of Portsmouth; daughter, Judith A. and husband David Ballard; grandson, Travis, all of Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A 1946 graduate of Burdett College in Boston, she worked for the Royal Typewriter Company before starting her family. Ann is a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Victory Chapter No. 16 in Chesapeake and a lifetime member of the OES Chapter No. 14 in Melrose, Mass. She was a member of the Tidewater Flutterbys, a Tower Mall Walker, and a volunteer for Portsmouth Pride. Until a few years ago, Ann was tireless in the hours she worked as office assistant at the Cradock United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, where she also served as a church trustee. Ann enjoyed spending time with her fellow Eastern Star sisters and friends and would drive them to meetings and errands. She enjoyed shopping and was a lunch time regular at the Wendy's at Victory Blvd. and George Washington Highway in Portsmouth. As a Charter Member of a dinner club we created, "The Chopstick Club," she regularly joined family and close friends at local Chinese restaurants on Friday evenings. The family will receive friends today, Aug. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Snellings Funeral Home, George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, who is in charge of arrangements. A funeral will be Friday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. at Snellings. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Airline Blvd., Chesapeake. The family would like to thank the staff at Carrington Place of Chesapeake for their professionalism and for creating a comfortable and caring environment for Ann. The family also requests in lieu of flowers, send donations to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.