Obituary of Donald Harding

Harding, Donald Burton Peacefully, in his 103rd year, surrounded by family at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, October 10th, 2015. Donald will be sadly missed by his sons John (Frances) and Paul (Colleen), grandchildren Alison (Brian), Kate (Randy) and Malcolm, and great-granddaughters Avery and Anne, as well as several nieces and nephew. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Janet Eleanor Scott, one brother, Jack (May), one sister, Jean, and his parents Malcolm and Nora (née McAvany) Harding. Donald was a championship paddler in his youth, served as commanding officer of HMCS Melville in World War II, operated Harding's Drug Store in Gananoque for over 40 years with his brother, and was a life-long member of Grace United Church, having been baptised there in April 1913. He was the most long-standing member of the Gananoque Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and was proud to participate in Legion events. Friends will be received at Tompkins Funeral Home Friday, October 16th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Grace United Church, Gananoque, on Saturday, October 17th at 11:30 a.m., followed by committal and inurnment in the family plot at Gananoque Cemetery. A reception will follow in the downstairs auditorium at Grace United Church. Special thanks to friends and family for kindness shown, and to caregivers both at home and at KGH, especially Connell 3 and Kidd 9. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to Grace United Church, Gananoque Canoe Club, Royal Canadian Legion or to the charity of your choice.