Paul John Harding Sr., 73, passed away on January 28, 2011 at the Queen Elizabeth Health Sciences Centre in Halifax. Born in Minto, New Brunswick, he was the son of Brynmor and Edna Harding. Paul recently moved to Dieppe, New Brunswick from Minto where he spent the last number of years. In his earlier years Paul enjoyed spending time outdoors both fishing and hunting. More recently Paul spent time giving back to the community where he was a veteran and active legion member (branch 12), he also volunteered his time at the local nursing home. Paul was a very social individual who liked to talk to everyone. He could regularly be spotted at Tim Horton's where he enjoyed a coffee and chat. Paul is survived by his four children Jennifer Strang (Mike), Kevin Harding (Chantal) (mother Carol Ann Harding), Paul Harding Jr., and Ashley Harding (mother Delores Harding). Paul has four beautiful grandsons; Ryan and Mark Strang, Kristopher and Jayson Harding who he loved spending time with. Paul is also survived by his brothers Keith (Patricia), Bob (Alaine) and Gordon (Suzanne). Paul will be missed by his many, many friends and family.
Resting at Hogg Funeral Services, 10 King Street, Minto, NB with visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm and from where Funeral Service will be held in the Minto Community Chapel 2:00pm Thursday, February 3rd, 2011. A reception will follow at the Minto Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion or the Canadian Diabetes Association. www.mintofh.com