HARTNETT, EDITH MAY Edith May, 97, Halifax, passed away on December 30th, 2007 at her residence. Born in 1910, Edith was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion, having been featured in several news items and interviews concerning events of the explosion as she was seven years old at the time and had full recollection of the events on that day, December 6th, 1917. She was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Amelia (Griswold) Murphy, both of Halifax at the time of her birth. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard "Dick" Hartnett; sisters, Ruth Rafters, Beryll Kelleher, and Muriel Vincent; brothers, Gerald and James Murphy. Edith is survived by her sons, Edward "Ted", Halifax, and Richard (Gail), Oromocto, NB; daughter, Carole Ann, Halifax; grandson, Daniel (Kathryn) Hartnett, and great-granddaughters, Riley and Amelia, Oromocto. She is also survived by her sisters, Rita Tanner, Halifax, and Malou Unobskey, Stratford, Conn., and brother, Alexander Murphy, Durham Bridge, NB. As per Edith's request, cremation has taken place under the care of J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Rd., Spryfield (477-5601). No service or flowers by request. An interment of cremated remains will take place in the spring in St. John's Cemetery, New Glasgow. The family wish to express their gratitude to the Red Cross for their excellent support. In memory of Edith, remembrances may be made to Bide-A-While Animal Shelter or to the charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfh.com