Peter B. Hargadon

1929 - 2016

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street

South Weymouth, Massachusetts

Peter Hargadon Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Peter B. Hargadon
Start: 2016-02-06T15:30:00.000Z
Location: McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

Peter B. Hargadon, of Weymouth, Hingham, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, February 3, 2016. Peter was born on Flag day, June 14, 1929, which was fitting because he was very patriotic. Son of the late Peter J. and Nancy (Delaney) Hargadon. Beloved husband of 45 years to the late Ellen (Howard) Hargadon. Loving father of Gregory Hargadon and his wife Joanne of Marshfield and Joan Knisley and her husband Greg of FL. Dear brother of Mary Hegarty of Milton and the late Walter and Ann Griffin. Peter graduated from St. Margarets Grammar School in Dorchester as well as Boston English High School, Northeastern University and Emerson College. He proudly served the U.S. Marines as a Corporal for his country during the Korean Conflict at the Chosin Reservoir. For 45 years, Peter was employed by the Boston Globe as a pressman and was a life member of Local #3. He also was a Past President of the Boston Globe Employees Credit Union and served on the Board of Directors of over 25 years. In his later years, Peter was a pilot and flew with the Civil Air Patrol in Naples, Florida for 10 years. While in Naples, he was a member of the Elks Lodge #2010. He was a talented woodcarver that specialized in wood bird carvings and received many awards, especially Best in Show in various woodcarving shows. Peter was a very religious man who was a communicant for many years at Immaculate Conception Church in Weymouth. He was a great handyman who loved his home and had the "best neighborhood" on Veronica Lane. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend a funeral home service, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peters memory to either the Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnick Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 or the Marine Corps League, 74 Carlisle St., Quincy, MA 02171. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by The Weymouth News from Feb. 5 to Feb. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Gregory Hargadon

October 28, 2019

Miss you dad

Greg Hargadon

July 27, 2018

I miss you everyday dad.

Anne Young

February 8, 2016

After reading Joanie's words about her dad, whom I never had the honor to meet, I understand how she came to be the amazing person I am pleased to call friend.

Joanie Kniseley

February 7, 2016

He was the one...who read bedtime stories every night. He was the one...who walked the dog every evening no matter the weather. He was the one...who held our hand and walked us into first grade for the very first time. He was the one...who got involved with the boy scouts. He was the one...who asked to be called, "Oh Great One" or "Dali LLama", your choice. He was the one...to remind us that "winners never quit". He was the one...who drove all the kids to school on rainy days on his way to work. He was the one...who worked extra shifts any time he was called during the night. He was the one...who got on his hands & knees with 2 kids on his back playing "horse" until he collapsed from laughing. He was the one...who cut off the airport bus so it wouldn't leave without me. He was the one...who dreamed of things he wanted to provide for us and made each one happen. He was the one...who learned to scuba dive in his retirement. He was the one...who learned sign language just because he "might need to communicate with someone who is hearing impaired" while volunteering on disaster relief with the Red Cross. He was the one...who was happy to get the call to serve. He was the one who wrote a letter every Sunday night after I moved out. He was the one who asked, "Is there anything I can do for you?" before ending a conversation. He was the one...whose opinion I really valued. He was the one who volunteered for the Civil Air Patrol. He was the one...who went bungy jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, and for a hot air balloon ride - all in his 70s! He was the one who would invite everyone out to dinner and cover the table; it was his pleasure. He was the one who appreciated anything anyone ever did for him. He was the one who bought a custom-made-frame for a crayon drawing made for him by the 5-year-old daughter of his then occupational therapist. He was the one...who provided toys for children whose families could not afford them. He was the one...who taught us to donate our toys & books to the hospital. He was the one...who was available to talk over a problem any time. He was the one who could fix anything. He was the one who taught us how to drive. He was the one who would pick up trash on the street on a regular basis. He was the one...who taught us how to ride a two-wheel bicycle. He was the one...who cleverly requested of us, "Pull my finger!" He was the one...who asked us to rub the top of our heads so he could find a parking space. He was the one...who would put the needs of anyone else before his own. He was the one...who lived his life courageously, in honor of his country. He was the one...who walked in faith, in service, and in gratitude.
If anyone is worthy of being remembered as the epitome of kindness, generosity, encouragement & love, HE is the One!

Lou Kelly

February 6, 2016

Praying for comfort and peace for you in the loss of your father.

Brian Molisse

February 5, 2016

Greg and Joanne, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you...

John Cocce

February 4, 2016

Greg and Joannie,

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a great man who loved his family. He's in a better place and with your mother now.

Karen young

February 4, 2016

Sincere feelings . A life well lived. Many memories! We will keep you in our thoughts.Larry and Karen Young. Veronica Lane!

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