GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — Harriet Walsh passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 3, at the North Shore Care Center in Grand Marais, Minn. She was 95 years old and had just celebrated her birthday with a lovely party with family and friends.

Harriet was born in Poland on March 6, 1923, to Emery and Nettlie Hackett. She graduated from Mechanic Falls High School in 1940, being the last from her class.

She is survived by children, Billy (Carol) Hackett, Grand Portage, Minn., Ada Hill, Grand Marais, Joe (Sandy) Walsh, Tavares, Fla., Peter Walsh, Finland, Minn., Wendy (Tim) Hill, Torrington, Conn.; stepson, Michael (Gerry) Walsh, Poland Spring; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Geneva Hackett, Auburn; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Robert, Bill, Parker, John and Ralph; sisters-in-law, Betty and Margaret; partner, Harold (Shine) Smith; and son-in-law, Philip Hill.

She retired at age 62 from Cook County Home Health. She then enjoyed camping, gardening and her passion — fishing. She could be seen out at night with her flashlight, gathering night crawlers for her worm bed. She could also be seen most days heading north for fishing at one of her favorite lakes, always carrying her chair and fishing gear in the trunk.

Harriet volunteered her time to AARP tax preparation services, was an election judge and served on various boards.

She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Harriet Walsh