Patricia F. (Peck) Hardy
Born: Mon Aug 17, 1925
Died: Mon Apr 23, 2012
Visitation
11:00 AM to 12:45 PM, Fri Apr 27, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
1:00 PM Fri Apr 27, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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ROCHESTER,NH: Patricia A. (Peck) Hardy died on April 23, 2012, with her family by her side.
She was born on August 17th, 1925 in Cambridge, MA.
Pat had childhood memories of skating at Fenway Park, riding the T, and visiting the theatre district.
She was a graduate of Newburyport High School, Class of 1944, where she met her husband Robert R. Hardy, whom she married in 1946. Pat and Bob traveled across country to California before settling in Rowley, MA where they raised their family.
She worked at Cable Memorial Hospital as a dietary aid and in later years worked at The Cheesecake Company in Newburyport, MA and Port Rehab. She loved to shop, garden in the backyard, and entertain at the pool with friends and family, regardless of the time of day. Pat’s friends and family will miss the constant stream of cards and notes she was so faithful in writing.
Pat, young at heart, thrived in the company of her grandchildren and their friends.
She will always be remembered for her generosity and bright spirit during the holidays.
Pat was predeceased by her husband Bob Hardy. She is survived by her five children, David, Deborah, Diane and her husband James, Douglas, and Donald.
She loved all children especially her grandchildren, Jessica and Michelle Erhard, Garrett, Megan, Christian, and Cameron Hardy; as well as her special great-granddaughter, Isabella Michelle Erhard.
She is also survived by sisters-in-law Frances Carey and Ginny Olsen as well as many nieces and nephews who have loved “Aunt Pat”.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend her calling hours at the F. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St. Rowley, MA on Friday, April 27th, 2012 from 11:00am-12:45pm followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
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Barry & Becky Piecewicz
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Dear Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Mrs. Hardy. I am sure you have been through a very rough time and I feel bad that you have been going through it. Mrs. Hardy was always so nice and bubbly - always kind to me when I would call Hardy on the phone in high school or go pick him up for some Homecoming event - or all of the other things we were up to. A wonderful lady....
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Amy (Gorski) Smith and Family
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Dear Hardy Family,
So sorry to hear the news. She was a wonderful person and neighbor for all those years growing up in Rowley. I haven''t seen her in quite sometime and saw her picture in the obituary and she looks exactly the same as I remember her! Always smiling and happy :) Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Sharon (Melanson) and John Delaney
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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How sad to see such a wonderful friend and wonderful lady leave us ......... she was such a fun person to be with and although I did not know her for a long time....... I loved the fun we all used to have on our days out with Laurie and Arlene.......... She will be missed .......... Our prayers are with the family........ she was so faithful in sending me cards with notes sooo often....... they would arrive just when I needed them the most........ I have fond memories of your Mother....... as I am sure you all do as well........ God Bless
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Emma & Doug Welch
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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Diane and family, we are sadden by your recent loss. No words .... Your Mom certaintly made me laugh more than once. St. Patrick''''s Day will always be only one of our fondest memories with "MAMA"
Emmaloo and Welchie
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Christine McKenna
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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You had many wonderful years with this grand spirit. Those memories will always be with you. No doubt her later years were quite memorable with the love of her family so near. You are in my thoughts. Chris McKenna
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Debi (Gorski) Kellom
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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Dear Doug and Family - Our families have known each other for 45 years and lived next to each other for over 25 of them. I have so many great memories of your Mom that I'd need to write a book to include them all! One, though, that stands out in my mind is this: Your Mom driving me, you and Don to Pine Grove School one rainy morning so we wouldn't have to walk. We all hopped in the blue car, I think your Mom called it "Mable" and off we went. As she rounded the corner at the Morse's house, one of the doors flew open and out went either you or Don (of course, we didn't wear seatbelts back then). Your Mom yelled and reached over and grabbed you with one hand and without driving off the road, managed to pull you back in! I'm not completely clear what happened next, but I think your Mom pulled over and made us get out and walk the rest of the way! Just one of our many adventures! I'm so glad that I got to spend time with your Mom at the pool the last few summers, enjoying the summer sun that she loved so much and talking about all the latest news of people in our hometown. Great times, great friends. I will miss her.
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Elisabetta and Jim Nutter
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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Diane, Jim and family ... so very sorry to learn of your beloved Mom's passing. She was a wonderful, outgoing, very happy person, with a warm and upbeat personality. Will always remember how she was with us that Saturday, September 3 by the pool at your house ... she had us rolling over with laughter. Hope the many cherished memories you have of those very special times with your dearest Mom will help ease the sorrow in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Sally (Gorski) McRae
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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Dear Hardy Family:
I am so sorry for your loss! Your MOM will be missed. Pat was a wonderful, caring person. She was so full of life and always laughing. The memories of our Rowley neighborhood and the memories of the visits to Rochester will be cherished. My Thoughts & Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Ya,
Sally
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AnnMarie Fitzpatrick
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Posted Fri April 27, 2012
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Dear neighbors,friends and former students,
I am so sorry to read of your family''s loss. I have many memories of growing up on Wethersfield St. and of your mother. She was a lovely person.
(Doug, send me your address please)
love,
Ms. Fitz
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Carol & Fred Deacon
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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Dear Hardy Family,
Thanks to Doug''s persistence, he found me through Heather on Facebook. We remember our Rowley years more fondly than any others and will miss this dear lady who was such a joy to have for a friend. The last years, we have really enjoyed her chatty cards and news of old friends. You all have so many wonderful memories of your mom, I know. Our sympathy and prayers go to you all. We''re sorry we didn''t know sooner so we could have attended the service, but than are glad we can add our note here.
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Submitted by doug hardy on Wed April 25, 2012
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Mom at Christmas-she loved spending time with us all at the holidays! |
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