Suffield Obituary: Charlotte Harnedy, 93

Charlotte Berta Harnedy, 93, of Windsor Locks, beloved wife of the late John J. Harnedy, entered into eternal peace on January 20, 2016 at The Suffield House.

She was born on January 30, 1922 in Weitendorf, Kreis Ebonrode, East Prussia, Germany. The daughter of Franz Abrosat and Emma Hein, Charlotte grew up on the family farm, which today is located near Gusev in the Russian Kallingrad Oblast. Due the Soviet invasion in October 1944, Charlotte was forced to flee to relatives in Nuremburg, Germany. While she reunited with her mother and sister in 1947, Charlotte lost her father under Soviet occupation and her brother who was serving as a soldier.

In 1952, she married John who was serving with the U.S. Army in Nuremberg and made America their home. Starting in the Boston area, they finally settled in Windsor Locks. During their 45-year marriage, they found much joy in raising their family and later traveling the world including trips to Mount Rushmore, Louisiana, Florida, Ireland and Europe.

A self-taught scholar, Charlotte spent countless hours reading dictionaries, history books and biographies. She was an incredible baker and cook, earning accolades for her famous cheesecake. Charlotte enjoyed embroidery and conversation as a member of the “White Eagles” sewing group. She also will be fondly remembered for her deep love of classical music and the many family dogs that crossed her path. Charlotte was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Suffield.

She is survived by three sons: Brian G. Harnedy and his wife Donna of Suffield, Armin K. Harnedy of Enfield, and Sean J. Harnedy and his wife Andrea of Guilford; six grandchildren, Kristin, Brian II, Ashlee, Ryan, Sean, and Andrew Harnedy. In addition to her husband John, she was predeceased by her son Patrick F. Harnedy, her sister Maria Margarete Straight and her brother Friedrich.

Charlotte’s family would like to thank the staff at The Suffield House for many years of love and caring.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, from 5-7 p.m. at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 5 at 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 585 South Street, Suffield. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery.

For information or to leave online condolences, please visit, www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations in memory of Charlotte may be made to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association at P.O. Box 642, Suffield, CT 06078.