Obituary of Cindy Harnett

Cindy Harnett April 24, 1960 – September 12, 2016 Over the years Cindy held many titles: life of the party, world’s best aunt, Fixed Annuities Advisor, baked goods enthusiast, caregiver, single mom, “hot mom” (to her son’s jerk friends while growing up), sister, daughter, friend and many more. The most important aspect of Cindy’s life was being a mom, and she did one heck of a job at it. A struggling single parent, she did everything she could to ensure her kids were provided for. With few resources, she taught her son how to be a man and watched him grow into a successful business person. Her unwavering love and support helped mold her daughter into a highly intelligent, world-traveling professional and human rights advocate. Cindy, like her mother before her, helped teach the entire Harnett family how to love. When diagnosed with terminal cancer, Cindy chose to fight. When faced with her own mortality she did not wallow and loved as hard as ever. She was so happy to have visited with so many loved ones in her final moments. She passed away peacefully at Wascana Grace Hospice Care in Regina. She is survived by her parents Victoria and Robert Harnett; children Tyler (Julie) and Victoria; brothers Rock (Ruth), Bob (Meritt) and Brad (Sally); sister Tracy (partner Dave); many cousins as well as numerous nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to her as Aunty Dee Dee. The family wants to thank the staff at the Pasqua Palliative Care Unit, Paragon Funeral and Wascana Grace Hospice Care. We were shown immeasurable compassion and were taught lessons in kindness that will stay with us forever. A memorial service will be held on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sandman Inn, 1800 Victoria Avenue East. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Cindy can be made to the Palliative Care Program care of the Hospitals of Regina Foundation.