John Hardy
November 25, 1930 - April 10, 2011

John M. Hardy, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
John was born November 25, 1930 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and moved to Port Charlotte in 2004 from North Fort Myers, FL. He graduated in 1948 from John Bapst High School in Bangor, ME. He grew up in Great Pond in Hancock County and later went to college at the University of Maine in Orono, ME where he graduated Delta Tau Delta with a Bachelors Degree in Business in 1956. He was a Korean War veteran who served proudly for 4 years with the U.S. Navy. John was an avid fisherman and hunter. He treasured going RVing with his wife all over the U.S. particularly in Alaska. He regularly traveled to Europe for work related business involving International Shipping for the United Shoe Machinery Corporation. He was a wonderful husband, father, uncle and friend and will be missed exceedingly by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Lea Hardy; his son, Robert Clark Hardy of Derry, N.H; a sister, Pauline Tony of Fairbanks, AK and several nieces and nephews.

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John M. Hardy, 80, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte. John was born November 25, 1930 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and moved to Port Charlotte in 2004 from North Fort Myers, FL. He graduated in 1948 from John Bapst High School in Bangor, ME. He…

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Victoria-Ann Bonanni left a message on November 24, 2012:
I am very saddened to hear of John Hardy's passing. It was my honor to work for him at United Shoe Machinery Corp. in Beverly, MA from 1977-79, first as his secretary and later as Communications Coordinator in his department (under the name of Frosolone, later Heeney). I send my sincere sympathy to his family.
Mary Jarmolowicz left a message on May 20, 2011:
It is with great sadness that I offer my sincere sympathy to the family of John. He was the best boss that I have ever had and was a key contributor to my career success. He was always helpful, understanding and a great role model. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Jim Rae left a message on May 20, 2011:
I was very saddened to hear of John's passing in the Salem News. John was a good friend and a outstanding member of our United Shoe Boston office car pool. Many times I was unable to find a driver and John came to our rescue. My sincere condolences to Mary Lea and family. Jim Rae Boxford, MA/Naples, FL
kristin wildman brennan left a message on May 18, 2011:
Although I did not know John, I was amazed at his resemblance to Tom Monroe, although Uncle Tom did not have a mustache. How I loved the smells of the pine trees when we came to your house in Maine. I am so sorry; how much you will miss him. Kristin Brennan
Gary and Mary MacDougal left a message on May 2, 2011:
Mary Lea, We were so sorry to hear about Jack. He was a good man and he will be missed by many. We always looked forward to getting together with the two of you after church in Ellsworth. Both of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Mary MacDougal
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CW & Marcia Hemingway left a message on April 25, 2011:
Mary Lea & Rob Marcia and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to you both. Although we did not see eye to eye on much, you and Jack have been good neighbors.
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