Robert Leon Harding
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Gilford, NH-----Robert Leon Harding, 65, of 66 Meadowbrook Lane, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

Mr. Harding was born August 9, 1942 in Brewer, ME, the son of Mary Catherine (Fitzpatrick) and Robert Leon Harding, Sr.

Mr. Harding was a graduate of the University of Hartford, CT. He had been a resident of Gilford for the past 25 years coming from Wells Beach, ME. Mr. Harding was the President and CEO of the Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center in Gilford.

Mr. Harding enjoyed golfing and music, especially the sounds of Johnny Cash. He was a New York Yankees fan. He loved being near the ocean, traveling to Marco Island, FL and Wells Beach, ME. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and his friends including his extended family at Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center.

Mr. Harding is survived by his wife, Eileen (Ivers) Harding, of Gilford; two sons, Jack C. Harding and his wife, Julie, of Methuen, MA and R.J. Harding and his wife, Bridget, of Gilford; a daughter, Wendy H. Matthews, and her husband, Joe, of Auburn, MA; two stepsons, Brian Usher and his wife, Joyce, of Lewiston, ME and Jon Usher and his wife, Erika, of Sanford, ME; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; three brothers, Fr. Ignatius Harding of Bolivia, Peter Harding and his wife, Eileen, of Rocky Hill, CT and Chuck Harding and his wife, Peggy, of Wethersfield, CT; two sisters, Cathy Russell and Luann Harding, both of Rocky Hill, CT and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 11:00AM at the Center Stage Cafe of Meadowbrook, 72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc. 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is in charge of the arrangements.