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Pamela HARDING Obituary

HARDING, Pamela J. (Margetson) Age 81, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.

Pamela is survived by a son, Darryl E. Harding, Sr. and his wife, Dina; two grandsons, W. Isaac Harding and Darryl "DJ" Harding, Jr., all of Worcester; a sister, Melinda Margetson of Medford; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three siblings, Thomas Margetson, Jo-Anne Diggs and Rupert Margetson, Jr. Pamela was born in Cambridge, MA, daughter of the late Rupert and Rose (Wade) Margetson and lived there for many years, before moving to Worcester. She was a graduate of the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing.

Pamela was a Registered Nurse for many years at Youville Hospital in Cambridge, before retiring. In her many years of caring for others, she continued to commute to Cambridge for several years after moving to Worcester. She was a proud member of the Union Baptist Church in Cambridge. She enjoyed Broadway shows, playing Scrabble, reading and travel.

A Memorial Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 5, from 10 am until 11 am, followed by a Service at 11 am, in Belmont AME Zion Church, 55 Illinois Street, Worcester. There will be another Memorial Visitation on Friday, March 7, from 10 am until 11 am, followed by a Service at 11 am, in Union Baptist Church, 874 Main Street, Cambridge.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, 2025.

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Deb symonds

March 8, 2025

A woman and friend of great joy! Miss our Youville days, all the laughs and fun you brought. Thank you for the gift of Pam

Karla Foster

March 7, 2025

Thanks for Touching My Heart and Being A Real Person Rest In Jesus

Joan Blue

March 3, 2025

I was so sorry to hear of Pam's passing. She was lots of fun!
My condolences to Darryl and family. May God's spirit comfort you and keep you in his loving arms!

Mary Walsh

March 1, 2025

Pam was great! Such a good nurse, a pleasure to work with and she always a smile. Very sorry for your loss.

Joanne Parsons

March 1, 2025

Rest in peace, Pamela. A Youville friend, always warm and caring.

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5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Belmont AME Zion Church

55 Illinois Street, Worcester, MA 01610

Mar

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Belmont AME Zion Church

55 Illinois Street, Worcester, MA 01610

Mar

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Union Baptist Church

874 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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7

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Union Baptist Church

874 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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