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Robert Harding Obituary
Mr. Harding was born August 9, 1942 in Brewer, ME, the son of Mary Catherine (Fitzpatrick) and Robert Leon Harding, Sr.
Mr. Harding was a graduate of the University of Hartford, Ct. He had been a resident of Gilford for the past 25 years coming from Wells Beach, ME. Mr. Harding was the President and CEO of the Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center.
Mr. Harding enjoyed golfing and music, especially the sounds of Johnny Cash. He was a New York Yankees fan. He loved being near the ocean, traveling to Marco Island, FL and Wells Beach, ME. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and his friends including his extended family at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center.
Mr. Harding is survived by his wife, Eileen (Ivers) Harding, of Gilford; two sons, Jack C. Harding and his wife, Julie, of Methuen, MA and R.J. Harding and his wife, Bridget, of Gilford; a daughter, Wendy H. Matthews, and her husband, Joe, of Auburn, MA; two stepsons, Brian Usher and his wife, Joyce, of Lewiston, ME and Jon Usher and his wife, Erika, of Sanford, ME; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, Fr. Ignatius Harding of Bolivia, Peter Harding and his wife, Eileen, of Rocky Hill, CT and Chuck Harding and his wife, Peggy, of Wethersfield, CT; two sisters, Cathy Russell and Luann Harding, both of Rocky Hill, CT and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:00AM at the Center Stage Cafe of Meadowbrook, 72 Meadowbrook, Gilford, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc. 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to
www.wilkinsonbeane.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Harding
Carol Dean
September 25, 2008
We are saddened to hear of the loss of our Bulkeley High School classmate and are glad he attended our last reunion. We are sending our deepest sympathy to his family.
Sincerely
B.H.S. class of 1960
Albert Webster
July 26, 2008
Dear RJ and the entire Harding family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our up-coming visit to the stage Bob loved so dearly will not be the same without him. I will pass this sad news on to Garrison and the rest of the Prairie Home Productions family. Working with another family company like yours is one of the main reasons we have returned so many times.
My most sincere sympathy,
Albert Webster
Stage Manager
Prairie Home Productions
Jim Beach
July 24, 2008
Eileen, RJ, Bridget and Family,
I just heard about Bob's passing and wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Bob will be surely missed very much by eveyone who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce (Corbin) Roy
July 15, 2008
Dear Harding Family,
My mom told me yesterday of the passing of your brother Bob. On behalf of the Corbin family, I want to extend our sincerest sympathy to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your memories of him will make you smile.
Sarah (Batchelder) Boulos
July 11, 2008
Dear Eileen & The Harding Family-
I heard of Bob's passing yesterday. I am so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since we last saw one another but he & Eileen were so good to me when I worked for them at Misty Harbor. I will forever hold fond memories of my time there. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Lynn Riley
July 11, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. It is quite evident, Bob loved his Family and his extended Meadowbrook Family, so very much.
Thomas Bunszell
July 11, 2008
To the Harding family:
Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Mr. Harding had a big Heart and many friends and associates to share it with.
Sincerely.
Cassandra Bradley
July 11, 2008
Bob was a a dear friend to me. He was always there for anyone night or day. Bob was the kind of individual that would take the shirt off his back to help others. Bob was special, unique, a visionary. His wheels were always turning on how to make Meadowbrook “magical” for the patrons. He wanted the venue to be “An Experience”. He added a lot to our community and our lives.
I will miss seeing him at the venue wearing his trademark hat and his sockless loafers, kissing all the pretty girls and well wishing all of the patrons. One of the biggest things I will miss is his singing- how he could belt out a Kenny Rogers song at the top of his lungs with top down in the convertible. I will miss him dearly. His memory will live on in my heart forever.
Maria Shortt
July 11, 2008
To the Harding Family,
I worked at Meadowbrook years ago and I remember Mr Harding being a wonderful man who was full of life and always had a smile in his eyes. I am very sorry for your loss
Maria Shortt
Lynn Zmayefski
July 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shaylan Glejzer
July 10, 2008
Eileen and Family;
I have not, and I'm sure I never will, come across a better community of people than the one you all and Bob created at Meadowbrook. Bob was an amazing person and I feel blessed to have been able to know him for so long. I'm sure wherever he is now he's singing, dancing, and eating better apple crisp and warm cookies than we could ever make for him! I miss you all and wish I could be closer; love.
Rachel Mueller
July 10, 2008
As, a former employee of Meadowbrook, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Harding. To the Harding family, my sympathies to you all.
Rachel Simoneau-Mueller
Sandra and Corey Brooks
July 10, 2008
To: Eileen and Family:
Sandra and I send our sympathy. I know that he will be missed by all, especially the young ones to whom he was so loving.
Please believe that he is healthy and happy, now.
Take care of yourself: Our love and concern: Sandra and Corey Brooks
Dot Forbes
July 10, 2008
To Eileen, R.J., Bridget, and family.
Bob will be greatly missed. He certainly left a wonderful legacy for our community and will never be forgotten for bringing joy through the concerts he produced. I know his work will be carried on and Meadowbrook will become even greater through the years to come. My prayers are with you. I remember fondly the days at Misty.
Gerald Waldron
July 10, 2008
To the Harding Family, much sympathy and our prayer's. Bob was an outstanding person with a big heart. Full of charity and kindness.
He will be greatly missed.
Wendy Hanley
July 10, 2008
Eileen and Family,
What a special man,watching the changes that have transformed meadowbrook to the great concert facility it is now is a testimony to the love of music that you all share, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jon, Cathy, Ben & Liz Torrance
July 10, 2008
Bob
You know we loved you as you were a very special person.
Valerie Johnstone
July 10, 2008
Eillen, RJ, Bridget and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Bob was a great man. I will miss him dearly. I am glad I had the opportunity to get to know all of you, I will never forget the laughs we had at the Merchandise Booth.
Mary Bourgeois
July 10, 2008
I'll miss hearing Bob say, "Hi Mare!" Whenever he saw me. He was a great guy and a wonderful Grampy. I love you all..
Thinking of you always,
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