Genevieve Hardy
Genevieve Hardy (nee Woulfe), 89, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) T. Hardy Jr., the love of her life with whom she shared a 56-year marriage, by her parents James and Genevieve Woulfe, and by her brother Michael Woulfe. Survivors include her five children: Thomas Hardy (Suzanne), Christine Hardy (Timothy Cornillie), Steven Hardy (Theresa), Cathlyn Kroml (Steven), and Brian R. Hardy (Ellen). Nine grandchildren: Kevin Hardy (Kate), Brian P. Hardy, Christopher Cornillie (Elizabeth), Henry Cornillie, Patrick Hardy, Cooper Hardy, Lauren Hardy, Rachael Hardy and Shannon Hardy. Also, two great-grandchildren: Clare and Nora Hardy. And by her brother, James Woulfe, and by her sister, Eleanor Rossignol.
Born and raised on the southside of Chicago, Genevieve was a graduate of Academy of Our Lady High School. During much of the time Genevieve and Dick were raising their children, Genevieve also worked in the corporate offices of Sears. In retirement she loved to play bridge (achieving Life Master in Duplicate Bridge), traveled extensively domestically and abroad, and hosted family and friends for holidays and special occasions.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Old St. Pats Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago for 10:00am Memorial Mass on Friday, July 30, 2021. Please arrive a few minutes early to be seated. In lieu of flowers, a donation on Genevieve’s behalf to the Greater Chicago Food Depository or Lakes Cares Food Pantry in Mt. Dora, FL would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
I had many good times with Genevieve and Dick going back to the time when I was in college at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Dick was stationed at a military base close by. We had a wonderful trip to Ireland together and she included Nancy and me in family gatherings at Brian’s several times. Family was very important to Genevieve and she always made me feel a part of it. Nancy and I shall miss her witty, fun stories.
From the moment I met Genevieve I knew we’d be friends. She embraced me as family. She always made me smile whenever I saw her; I loved spending time with her. My kids loved her, too. We loved traveling together – Mexico, Ireland, Italy, Key West. When she and Dick moved to Mt. Dora I was thrilled they would be so close to us. She loved coming for family dinners especially when Skip cooked lamb! One Easter she surprised me with an armload of cut orchids – makes me smile just thinking about that. I will miss her forever.