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John B. "Jack 10-4" Harding

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John Harding Obituary

Of West Harwich, formerly of Concord, on Aug. 9. Beloved husband of Shirley (Fleming). Loving father of Debra DeCosta and her husband Dana of Harwich. Brother of Barbara Conte of Cohasset and the late Arthur, Eddie, Joe, Phyllis and Helen. Also survived by 2 loving grandchildren, Billman and Michael, and several loving nieces and nephews. Wake Service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 4-8 PM at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main St., WEST HARWICH. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 11 AM at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110 or the Harwich Ambulance Fund, Sisson Rd., Harwich, MA 02645. John was the owner of the Pleasant Trowel Garden Center in West Harwich. Arrrangements by: Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Homes 1-877-71-ROCCO www.roccofuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 10, 2008.

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Family Milestones, Peepa was always there.

September 10, 2008

Picnic by the side of the Road!

September 10, 2008

Deerfield Beach FL - Dad's favorite place

September 10, 2008

HB and Leslie Rew

August 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope to talk with you soon.

Elise & Benjy Rew

August 18, 2008

Shirley,
Benjy and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Jacks passing. It won't be the same in Florida without seeing his smiling face and hearing his friendly voice by the pool. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Elise and Benjy Rew

Christie Bartlett

August 15, 2008

Aunti Shirl, Debbie, Dana and Boys~
Thinking of you at this difficut time. Uncle Jack and his smile will be deeply missed.

Doris & Joe Mee

August 14, 2008

August 14 2008
Dear Shirley,
We were truly saddened to read of Jack's passing in the Cape Cod Chronicle today. We have such pleasant memories of him, chatting with him on our daily walks through the neighborhood and at the Pleasant Trowel. He was always so cheerful and "up-beat". Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Fondly, Doris & Joe Mee

August 13, 2008

May angels always watch over you

August 13, 2008

God blesses you always and forever

August 13, 2008

With all my love

vicki boutsianis

August 13, 2008

To my loving godfather I send out my heart to him, aunt shirl, cousin Deb and Dana, and the boys who all have had a very special roll in my life. God Bless .I love you with all my heart. xxoo Uncle Jack will always be missed but we will see him again.

Virginia Balicki

August 13, 2008

Dear Shirley ~ I was so very saddened to hear about Jack. I liked him a lot. He was such an outgoing friendly man. He made me feel so "at home" when I would visit Florida during my February break. As I watch the Summer Olympics, especially Michael Phelps, I think of Jack doing his laps in the pool. I know he will be missed. Please accept my deepest condolences. Treasure all your wonderful memories. I know there are many and they can never be taken away. Sincerely, Ginny Balicki Westwood, MA

Frank & Patti Barucci

August 13, 2008

Frank and I were shocked by the news. Jack will be missed by all his Florida friends. He was everyone's favorite guy. Our thoughts and prayers to Shirley and family.

Sandra Welsh-Barry

August 13, 2008

Shirley, Debbie & Dana, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. So many
great memories on "Main St." The one that comes to mind the most is
babysitting with you and Deb while
Jack was plowing. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all.

Hank Hyora

August 12, 2008

Deb and family --
So sorry about your loss, Karyn and I are thinking of you. Your dad will be missed by everyone he touched in Harwich and elsewhere. Also best to your mom.
Hank and Karyn

Clarke, Carl, Carla, John & Jennifer Welsh

August 12, 2008

Shirley, Debbie & Dana, we were so sorry to hear about Jack. We have such wonderful memories of spending time at your home in Concord; your beautiful yard & of course, the coolest fish tank ever. We are in New Brunswick & sorry not to be there for the services but know we are thinking of you and remembering Jack.

Amy & Charley Tagliaferri

August 12, 2008

Shirley, Deb, Dana, Bill & Michael- We are thinking of you all during this sad, sad time. Harwich will never be the same. With love Amy, Charley and Joe

Elizabeth-Ann Curran

August 12, 2008

from the day the doors opened up at the pleasant trowel, Mr. Harding was a "teacher" to me and my father. We had a xmas tradition of always getting our xmas tree from the Pleasant trowel and mr. harding was always so kind and patient and helped me pick it out. Of course it would take about an hour in half, but mr. harding loved christmas and loved helping pick out the "perfect tree. he nickedmnamed me the "xmas tree girl' and it stuck in my family. the corner of route 28 has never been the same nor as beautiful as when mr. harding had his pleasant trowel. I've missed them since they closed and i will miss Mr. harding even more. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a kind and very happy man, he was the "godfather' of plants!
my sincere condolences to mrs. harding and her family.
love, Betsy Curran

Heather McGowan

August 12, 2008

Shirley, Debbie & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jack was such a great guy who always had time for a quick hello or a long sit down visit. He always made you feel welcome and that you were important to him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and I hope you are able to find comfort everytime you think of some funny think that Jack said or did. I am sure you have many, great memories.
With love, Mark, Heather & girls

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated

August 12, 2008

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Kathy Bartlett

August 11, 2008

We have a lot of great memories of Uncle Jack, Aunt Shirley and Debbie coming to NH for visits. We laughed until we cried with stories Dad (Buzz) used to tell about his "little brother" (Jack). He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Shirley, Debbie & Dana and boys.

Carrie Bartlett

August 11, 2008

All of our love to you Auntie Shirl,Deb,Dana and family-we are all thinking of you and happy moments we had with Uncle Jack.

Betty Ann & Larry Tucker

August 11, 2008

Larry and I send our sympathies and prayers to Shirley and family.
Jack was one of the coolest guys I've ever known.............always a joy to be around.....we will miss him terribly. Love, love, love to Shirley.

Barbara and Fred Tonsberg

August 10, 2008

Fred and I are devastated by the news and cannot imagine Florida without Jack - such a huge loss to everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and the family.

Love Barbara and Fred Tonsberg

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