Hartney, Rose Mary
ROSE MARY HARTNEY
August 30th, 1950 – May 25th, 2023
Rose Mary Hartney aged 72 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. Rose Mary was born in Regina, SK to Joseph L. and Madeleine (Nagle) Hartney. She lived on a farm south of Drinkwater, SK until she began school at St Mary’s. Thereafter she spent school days in Moose Jaw and weekends and holidays at the farm. Rose Mary attended high school at Sion Academy and Vanier Collegiate, where she returned to teach English for 39 years, spending nearly 30 of those years as vice-principal. She completed B.A., B.E.A.D., and Master of Education degrees at the University of Regina.
Rose Mary was a lifelong supporter of all things Moose Jaw. She spent her life in service to others. She attended Church of Our Lady for 66 years, assuming leadership roles in liturgy, parish council, CWL and pastoral care. Rose Mary taught, advocated for, and guided the education of countless students. She supported colleagues and the educational and athletic programs at Vanier and in the community. For a non-athlete, Rose Mary served many years on the Moose Jaw High School Athletics Directorate. She was the Academic Advisor for the Moose Jaw Warriors, chair of the Providence Place Foundation Board, and secretary of Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers, along with many other volunteer activities. She provided care for her family and friends, particularly those in their declining years. Her service was characterized by generosity, leadership, loyalty, and kindness.
Rose Mary will be missed by many friends and family. She leaves brothers, John (JoAnne) Hartney and Tom Hartney; sister, Kathleen (Del) McDonald; nieces and nephews: Desmond (Heather) Hartney, Aliya and Brooks; Maire (Ryan) Coulthard, Quinton and Aislynne; and Kent (Mandy) McDonald and Mia; along with many treasured cousins.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughn St, Moose Jaw, SK with Reverends Carlos Jimenez and Jake Ibay presiding. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to https://live.htcsd.ca/. As an expression of sympathy, contributions in Rose Mary’s memory may be made to Church of Our Lady Building Fund, Vanier Collegiate Scholarship Fund, or Providence Place Foundation. She would also be pleased with a kind word shared, a ride given, or a good deed done in her memory. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Andrew Pratt Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Most heartfelt condolences to Tom & all the rest of Rose Mary’s family. A very special person
So sorry to hear of this great loss to so many friends, family and fellow citizens. I have great memories of Rosie in elementary school – even though I moved schools after only 2 years – and especially in all four years of high school. She was always the adult in the room but was also fun loving and enjoyable to be with. Her all too early demise is a great tragedy for her friends and community.
My Deepest Sympathy to all the Hartney Family.Rose Mary was a very giving caring person,she will be missed by so many.I’m truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely Donna Patterson.
What a very sad loss for Rose Mary’s family and friends.
What a great lady she was.
She will be missed.
My condolences to all of Rose Mary’s family, she was a beautiful woman, very much a friend to all , I got to know her very well when my daughters and i were nembers of Church of our Lady Parish she always had
a very friendly smile and a encouraging word
Mary-Lynn Christina and Emma
What a sad time for Rose Mary’s family and friends.
She was a great lady, and will be greatly missed.
Our deepest condolences to you John, Joanne and the Hartney family. Rose Mary served her community,herstudents and coworkers in an exemplary way. May she rest in peace.
Condolences to all her family and friends. She has left a legacy of love and kindness. She will be missed by so many people whose lives she has touched and made better. She is now with her Lord and Saviour. May she rest in peace.
Rose Mary, touched the minds of thousands of students at Vanier in a positive manner, lead by example!
To Dear Rose Mary Family, I’m so saddened for your loss. I graduated with Tom in the Class of ‘74 and so fondly remember Miss. Hartney as a Caring and Outstanding Educator. Please know your all in my Thoughts and Prayers.
To the Hartney families -we send our love and hugs to you all during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady.
Truly a great lady…she will be missed by all the met her and especially by the many students she helped along the way. She helped our family members personally and we will all greatly miss her. I’m sure she has a special place in heaven!
Dear Hartney family,
We were so very sorry to hear about Rose Mary’s passing. A kind and giving person, with a memorable smile and twinkle in her eye. Her love and support for her family, friends and community serves as a great example for us all. We always loved to see her at extended family gatherings. A treasured cousin indeed!
Jill
We are so saddened to hear the news of Rose Mary’s passing and will always cherish our fond memories together at Vanier Collegiate. Our condolences to all Family and Friends at this difficult time. Sincerely,
Terry and Colleen Hayden
Rose Mary and I worked together many years ago when she was the academic advisor for the Moose Jaw Warriors and one of our St. Francis Xavier (Edmonton) high school students was playing with the Warriors. We communicated frequently over the course of those few years to ensure that our mutual student would not miss out on any credits needed for his high school diploma. I remember her as warm and kind. She always wanted the best for her students. John, Joanne, Desmond and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
John, JoAnne and the Hartney family. Our condolences to all of you on the passing of your sister.
What a great loss to all of you and as well to the community of Moose Jaw. May Rose Mary rest in Peace.
Lyle and Eileen Kendel and family
To all the Hartney families.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your sister Rose Mary Hartney. I have known her since our elementary school days at St Mary’s. She was indeed a great friend to everyone.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Vera LaBelle
Ms Hartley was a positive influence and student advocate through my years at Vanier Collegiate. A memorable lady in so many ways. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
John and family, condolences on the passing of Rose Mary. A life well lived. Few people positively touch as many lives as she did.
Condolences to everyone who were related and friends of Rose Marie . We attended the same school in high school. She was a real asset to everyone in the whole world . She will be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time . So sorry to Joanne and John Hartney.
Her corner of the world is emptier, but heaven is fuller! Miss Hartney was my high school English teacher and a rock to the school and church community. After having moved away from MJ, I always looked forward to the big smile and bright eyed reception from Miss Hartney when I came to Church of Our Lady with my mom. She was a constant presence and made the church feel like home.
She has helped our family in many ways over the years, especially when my mom was dying; she was there for us along with the team at church. May her soul through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace, and May Perpetual Light Shine upon her.
We will miss you.