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Benny Harding Obituary
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Pauline M. (Eldridge) Harding; a son, Benny J. Harding & his wife Kathy of Cleburne, TX; two daughters, Paula Budreau RN of Fiskdale and Linda Wegner & her husband Troy of Spencer; 11 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son-in-law, William "Billy" Budreau.
Born in Los Angeles, CA the son of Robert & Ellen (Holden) Harding he lived most of his life here in Spencer. Mr. Harding was a WWII Navy Veteran serving with the Seabee's. He worked for 45 years at Kay Gee Sign Co. in Worcester as a signman until he retired.
Benny was a member of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Dept. for 18 years and a volunteer for the Spencer Fallon Clinic for the last 15 years. He was a member of the Spencer Methodist Church where he also once taught Sunday school, a member of the Spencer Council on Aging, the Laurel Wood Riding Club and was a mounted auxillary police officer for the Spencer Fair.
The funeral for Mr. Harding will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 1:00 P.M in the Spencer Methodist Church, 161 Main St., Spencer. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4:00-7:00 P.M in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Spencer Methodist Church, 161 Main St. or to the Spencer Fire Dept., 11 Dewey St., Spencer, MA 01562. Burial will be private for the family in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 Main St. is directing arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benny Harding
Cheri Acosta
April 6, 2007
Harding family, I am proud to be a part of this amazing family and to have had a chance to know a grandfather like Grampy. When I did get to see him he was always smiling and full of stories to share. Although I dont see you guys much I think of you often. I quickly bonded with you guys and I never felt like I didnt belong. I think all of you for that. I am sorry I could not be there but I am there in spirit. If there is anything i can do for any of you please just ask. I love you all and miss you lots. Ben as your daughter I feel Mom and I should be there for you and Im sorry we cant but we will be here for you when you get home. I cant imagine what your feeling, I know I would be lost without you and Mom in my life. I love you and will see you soon. Cheri Abel Anthony Alyssa & Jonathan Acosta
Tina Jusiewicz
April 6, 2007
Pauline & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Benny had a wonderful gift for telling stories and I truly loved listening to him talk about all of his great adventures! I feel privileged to have met him and will miss his kind soul.
Janet Archambault
April 5, 2007
Pauline, I am so very sorry for your lose. I was happy i had the chance to meet up with both of you again after so many years. We will always have Kay-Gee signs to thank for bringing our husbands together and now they are together again, now that they are together again maybe we will see some neon lights come from the heavens and it will be the two of them making a sign for us to see. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Love you and your family,Janet
mandy frascolla
April 5, 2007
You were the most gentle, kind, loving Grandfather anyone could have ever been lucky to have had. We are really going to miss you, your jokes and that unforgetable smile. Rest in Peace Grandpa!
love you,
Mandy,Santo,Santo,Angelica,Joe, and Ariana.
Kathy Harding
April 5, 2007
Paula, Linda & girls,
I am so sorry! I wish that I could be with you. Just know that I am in spirit. I loved Dad very much. He showed me what Benny James would be like as he grew older. An OUTSTANDING husband, father & friend. Just as Dad was to all people. I love you all.
Kathy Harding
April 5, 2007
Benny James, I love you & you are in my heart.
Kathy Harding
April 5, 2007
Mom,
Words can't say how sorry I am. I love you and Dad. And even though I can't be there, ya'll are in my thoughts & prayers at all times.
Jenny
April 5, 2007
We will ALL MISS YOU VERY MUCH!! Grampa and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. FAMILY, LOVE, and MEMORIES will bring comfort. I wish I could be there. Love always jenny xoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxo
Marie Wegener
April 5, 2007
Linda & Troy & family; May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Im so sorry for your loss.
Betty Flory
April 5, 2007
Dear Pauline, Paula and family,
I was sorry to hear of Ben's passing. I remember stories you told me of my Dad and Mom, from the Fire Dept. in days of old. Paula, Pete and I send our sympathy to you and your family. Take care and God bless.
Betty{Meloche}Flory
Rod and Jean (Laliberte) Belair
April 4, 2007
Pauline and family, sorry to hear of the passing of Benny. Many memories of the kidding and great talks come to mind. At least we know this good man will be in HEAVEN. Prayers to all.
Linda Kubasiak
April 4, 2007
Dearest Pauline and family, I am so very happy I had the chance to know you both. You and Benny always brough the sunshine to Fallon every morning. Please give my sympathy to Paula also I miss her a lot. Florida is not Fallon. Love and sympathy to all.
April 4, 2007
dear Pauline, My Sympathy go to you and your family. We had alot of fun when Red and I use to play cribbage and the times the Young adults AND LATER THE pACE MAKERS GOT TOGETHER. bENNY ALWAYS ENJOYED A GOOD LAUGH. i PLAN TOBE HOME aPRIL 23RD AND WE"LL GET TOGETHER THEN.LOVE WILMA
Robin LaBonne-CNA
April 4, 2007
Being in the profession I am I was very happy to have shared some Benny's last moments with him and those of you I had the priviledge to meet.
He was always smiling, never a bad word.
Take care and God Bless ALL of you.
Sarah Cooper
April 4, 2007
I love you Grandpa, thank you for the best family and the best memories I love you! Scott Kaylie and I are thinking of you
Sarah Cooper
April 4, 2007
Grandpa I Love you and miss you!!! Thanks for the world you gave me!
Scott Kaylie and I are thinking of you and cherishing every memory. Im proud to be your grand daughter and I have you in my heart..ALWAYS
Linda Walker
April 4, 2007
Pauline & family,
I am heartbroken for you all. Benny was such a wonderful man. I remember all the fun times we had working with you both in the Spencer Fallon Clinic medical records dept. We had lots of laughs together. I am very greatful that the two of you often visited me at the Worc.Med.Ctr. It was always so nice to see you both. You are such an inspiration. Being married for 64 yrs. is so wonderful. I am happy that I got the chance to say goodbye to Benny on Monday before he passed. I know he recognized me & heard what I had to say. You will both always be "very special" to me. I think the world of you both. He will be sadly missed by all who's lives he touched & were lucky to have had the chance to know him. I certainly will miss Benny a lot. When I think of him it will always be of Benny smiling. I am truly sorry for your loss. Benny was a great man! I will truly miss him. I love you both.
My deepest sympathy.
Linda Walker
Wayne Cooper
April 4, 2007
Dear Pauline & Family.
Benny will be missed by all. We have wonderful memories of Benny over the years. I will never forget him and think of him often.You are in my prayers.
Love Wayne
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