Anona L. Hartman

Anona L. (Greene) Hartman, a resident of Saco, Maine and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Landing at Saco Bay. She was 81.

Anona was born in Lewiston, Maine on July 25, 1943, one of four children of the late Earle W. Greene and Hildah E. (Ellis) Greene.

She grew up in Lewiston, Maine and moved to Boston during her teenage years. Anona was the Executive Secretary for the Boston Retailers Association for many years, and then, fulfilling her passion for social justice, she devoted her energies as a paralegal for Greater Boston Legal Services. She also embraced her role as a pastor’s wife, and shared her love, kindness and warmth with their congregations. She was passionate about all animals and rescued many herself.

Anona was deeply loved by everyone who knew her for her generosity of spirit, larger than life personality, boundless energy, and delightfully mischievous sense of humor.

Anona was the beloved wife of Rev. Charles G. Hartman with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Loving sister of Austin Greene of Indianapolis and the late Judith Nassif. Caring aunt of Dr. Meredith Greene and husband Brian, and Derek Greene and wife Ann, as well as several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to gather in honor of Anona’s life for her Funeral Service at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose on Monday, July 7 at 10am. Interment will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or the First United Methodist Church of Melrose, 645 Main St., Melrose MA 02176.