Edgar I. Harding

Edgar I. Harding obituary, Mattapoisett, MA

Edgar I. Harding

Edgar Harding Obituary

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Edgar I. Harding, 78, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. He was the former husband of Emilia (Franco) Harding for many years.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late George and Doris (Lapointe) Harding, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Edgar loved visiting Lincoln Park and operating carnival rides. He spent many years working at Continental Screw Company.
Survivors include his daughter, Karen Leite and her husband Jose of New Bedford, his siblings, Armand "Bucky" Harding, William "Billy" Harding, and Debra Parris; his grandchildren, Kayla Arruda and Konnor Leite; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his siblings, George Harding, Robert Harding, Ronald Harding, Rene Harding, Lorraine Harding, Eleanor Cataen, Barbara Thibeault, Edward Harding, Charles Harding and Carol Mendes.
According to his wishes, no services will be held.
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