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Donald Hardwick Obituary
He was born Sept. 2, 1958, in Peterborough, to Carl Hardwick Sr. and Dorothy (Hoyt) Hardwick.
An avid hunter, he loved the outdoors and appreciated open spaces. He helped to conserve special properties for multiple use, including sustainable forestry practices. Donnie was sure to have passed on his appreciation for the outdoors and the importance of high values and integrity to all that knew him.
Donald was a dedicated, hard-working entrepreneur, creating many jobs for locals through the years. He formed D.H. Hardwick & Sons, Inc., a logging, construction and gravel business in Bennington. He was also successful in land investments and instrumental in the opening of PB &H Equipment, a small business on Route 9 in Antrim.
More recently, Donnie and a partner purchased the old Onset/Crotched Mountain ski area property in Bennington, which resulted in the reopening of the new Crotched Mountain Ski area. Through the years he enjoyed participating in many community events and fund-raisers. He will be remembered as a pillar of the community and will always be held in the highest regard.
Donnie was a longtime member of New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association. He served on the Board of Directors for the New Hampshire Timber Harvesting Council and was also a longtime member of the New Hampshire Farm Bureau.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa (Sharby) Hardwick; four sons, Donald Hardwick Jr., Jaceb Hardwick, Benjamin Hardwick and Joseph Hardwick; 10 grandchildren; three brothers and four sisters. All live in either Francestown or Bennington, growing up in the shadow of Crotched Mountain, a place of treasured memories. Family gatherings were always a big event to him. He was always a playful kid at heart, enjoying activities with his boys, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
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SERVICES: A private family service will be held at the Francestown Community Church.
A public celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 29, at the family home at 1580 Bennington Road (Route 47) in Francestown between the hours of 1:30 and 4:30 p.m..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NHTOA, or better yet join as a new member. See nhtoa.org for more information.The Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home & Cremation Service Hillsboro is assisting the family. For more log on to www.holtwoodburyfh.com
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Larry Perry
July 20, 2024
After all these years I still miss Donnie. God bless his entire family and his dear wife Terry. Larry Perry John Deere Equipment
Hailey Hardwick
March 8, 2022
this is Donnie as a kid.
August 1, 2012
I considered Donnie a friend as well as a customer for a number of years. So sorry to hear of his passing. Larry Perry
Jo-Ann Miller
July 30, 2012
It saddened Steven and I to hear of his passing. We will cherish his friendship forever and the family has only to ask and we will be there for anyone of you. Love the Miller's.
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The Guadagno Family
July 29, 2012
Although i didnt personally know Donnie Hardwick, my son was friends with Donnie Jr. great kid must be from great parents. So sorry for your loss of your dad. Heard he was a good man that i never got to meet, wishing i had..God bless you & your family
Elizabeth Hardwick
July 29, 2012
Donnie has accomplished many great things and his noble legacy lives on. My memories of him are kept close at heart.
July 29, 2012
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY @ THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIVES. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS. RIP ""DONNIE"" WE LOVE YOU PAT & DAVE HARDWICK
Robert Warner
July 28, 2012
I am remembering when Donny & I were young traveling to work in a beat up pickup truck. Donny had picked up on my difficulty with word pronunciation. Every morning he would pick 3 of my problem words and teach me to say them correctly. On the way home we would review that days words. He continued daily (with or without my cooperation). He was both patient and
persistent. I will allways remember Donny. Bog.
Richard Roberts
July 27, 2012
God Bless Donald H Hardwick and thank you for letting me know this great man for my life will never be the same.
Scott Beernaert
July 27, 2012
To ALL the Hardwick family, My thought and prayers are with you. All good memories from such a long time ago when he was running the snowcats on the mountain, to having breakfast at Gram and Gramps on opening day of hunting season with the family.
It was a pleasure to have done business with him and his family over the years.
Happy Hunting where they grow BIG deer!
July 26, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all up there.
Love,
Debbie Hardwick Sutcliffe
Chris Sicely
July 26, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Hardwick, Donnie Jr, Jeb, Ben and Joey. Don was such a great friend to me. He always had a smile on his face every time I saw him. He always shared words of advise and encouraged me. Don was one of the kindest and most honest people I have ever met. I will never forget you Don.
John Prestidge
July 26, 2012
We bought our land from Don after he logged it. He did a great job on the logging and was very fair, honest, and followed through on all aspects. He was a nice person who was a pleasure to deal with. We've often remarked about what fine work he did compared to others' work we've seen. We always thought of him as the best.
We're very sorry to learn of his passing and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Sarah-Cady Hall Thomas
July 25, 2012
May the peace that passes all understanding be with all family and friends of Donnie during this difficult time.
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