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Monica Harding Obituary

Passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 following her diagnosis of cancer. Born on September 6, 1945 in Buckinghamshire, England, she came to CA at the age of 18. She was the owner of The Stock Exchange in Novato and Plum Tuckered in Petaluma. She is survived by two daughters, Wendy and John Rose, and Heidi and Ron Friedman; six grandchildren; her sister and brother -in-law Noreen and Ken Wohlford; 10 nieces, two nephews, 18 great niece and nephews and great friends. Rusty Nails for Monica! Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Novato.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2010.

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Romey Bromberger

October 18, 2010

Thru our daughters we met...not so long ago....My daughter was like your own...your daughters were and will always be like my own.
Rest in peace dear Monica....you will always be in my heart.

Linda Hartrich

October 17, 2010

Plum Tuckered was one of our favorite downtown Petaluma Stores.

God bless you Monica! You were a delightful person. Rest in sweet peace.

Dolores and Bill Lackey

October 17, 2010

Monica, You left too soon. I had always intended to look you up when we came to Northern Calif. Now I'll have to wait until we meet again. Our loss is heaven's gain. Love you, Dolores and Bill

Steven Friedman

October 15, 2010

I'll miss Boom Boom. Along wih her daughter Heidi there were few others who could call Ron out on his crap :) Miss you Boom Boom and I'll always think of you when we play the great Dalmootie

We love and miss you Monica!! Nan's shirt reads, "Boom Boom" and mine, "Denver" (aka John Denver)...xoxoxo

Carolyn Moore

October 14, 2010

Christie Mendez

October 14, 2010

Boom Boom... 1 in a million! All Hail the Queen!!!!
Much Love
Christie, Ed, Bella and Chase

October 12, 2010

We will all miss your humor and your presence. Not to mention your gift for telling wonderful stories. I bet you already are holding court. Ta Monica..Love Loma

Shannon Bowen

October 11, 2010

Dear Auntie Monica....I have so many happy memories of the house boat and Lake Shasta! I know that you are up in heaven having a rusty nail......I am glad that you are no longer in pain....

Heidi Harris

October 10, 2010

I love you so much, mom. Your passing has left me hollow though I am happy you are no longer in pain.

Heidi Friedman

October 10, 2010

Mom-- I will love you forever.--Heidi

Nancy Friscia

October 10, 2010

Monica, you were a good friend and wonderful neighbor.

Ali Carter

October 10, 2010

Monica was a patient at County Villa San Rafael and I enjoyed the privilege of meeting her and her family. You were an Angel in life and now in heaven.

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