Norman E. Harding Obituary (1955

CARMEL- Norman E. Harding, 62, went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2017. He was born August 23, 1955, in Dexter, the son of Floyd and Maxine (Graves) Harding. Norman graduated from Hermon High School, class of 1973, and was a building contractor for many years. Norman, along with his wife, Leona, started a new adventure of the managing and caretaking of Tomhegan Camps in Rockwood, ME, and on to Watitho Children's Camp in MA, back to Tomhegan Camps in 2008, and then on to Porter's Hunting and Fishing Club in PA in 2014. Norman loved life itself and was a blessing to all he met. He enjoyed talking and telling stories with anyone with whom he came in contact. He always had a smile and a wonderful sense of humor. He was the epitome of a great friend, and if you were blessed to be his friend, you were his friend for life. His greatest joy in life was his wife, Leona and family. He truly worshiped the time he spent with his grandchildren. Norman was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and proud to be called "Pepe" by his grandchildren. Norman was always behind the scenes helping in the church and communities wherever they were living. He was predeceased by his parents; a granddaughter, Madeline Harding; mother-in-law, Patricia (Chapman) Peete; and his black lab, Sadie. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Leona (Peete) Harding; sons, Steven Harding of FL, and Jason Harding and his wife, Melissa of RI; grandchildren, Victoria and Elizabeth of FL, Jamison, Paisley, and Samantha of RI; sister, Mary Haining and her husband, Steve of Stetson; father-in-law, Edward D. Peete of Newport; sisters-in-law, Joan, Pam, Patricia, Virginia, and Loretta and their spouses; brothers-in-law, Edward, Michael, and Peter and their spouses; many, many nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends that were considered family, Dennis and Tina Mohor, David and Mary Prescott, Wade and Denise Wilson, and Pastor Rick and Doreen; and a special mention to Tomhegan family and friends, Porter's Lake Hunting and Fishing Club and the church families in PA, MA, and ME. A special thanks to the Hospice of Bangor Area Visiting Nurses. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon, Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Stetson Union Church on Route 222, Stetson. Please wear casual attire. The family has asked that flowers be omitted. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Norman's memory to one of the following charities. Healthcare Charities, 1 Cumberland St #300, Bangor, ME 04401, Empty Arms, 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401, or Friends Way, 765 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889.