James Clarence Harding

James Clarence Harding, 65, of Jefferson Street, North Attleboro, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was the former husband of Margaret M. (Hogan) Harding. Born in Biddeford, Maine on December 27, 1948, he was a son of the late Clarence James Harding and Rita Marie (Caron) Harding Padula and was the stepson of Anthony Padula of Franklin. He was a resident of North Attleboro for the past 20 years having moved to the community from Norwood where he was raised and educated. Mr. Harding was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps having enlisted on December 5, 1966 and serving until his honorable discharge on March 24, 1971. He was the recipient of the Navy Unit Commendations with one bronze star, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver star and one bronze star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation of the Gallantry Cross with Palm, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Mr. Harding was a self-employed automotive supply and service representative for 15 years prior to his retirement due to disability. He treasured the time spent with his grandchildren creating lifelong memories to be cherished, building and fixing things around his home and enjoyed his hobbies of photography and music. He leaves two sons: James Charles Harding and his wife, Kristie L. (Solomon) Harding, with whom he resided in North Attleboro and William Patrick Harding of Hingham; two grandchildren: Lillian Marie Harding and Elaina Rose Harding both of North Attleboro; seven siblings: Lois Anne Nelson of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Richard Allen Harding of Rochester; Nancy Lee Missett of Largo, Florida; Robert David Harding of Taunton; Joan Ruth Puzin of Walpole; June Marie Flynn of London, Ohio and Anne Shirley Ubertini of Austin, Texas; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veteran's Honors on Monday, September 15, 2014 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service with Veteran's Honors immediately following visitation on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Kelly K. Thibeault, Pastor of the First Congregational "Oldtown" Church, Old Post Road, North Attleboro, officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery, Winter Street, Norwood. Children's room is available during the visitation and the funeral service. Please omit flowers. At the family's request, donations may be made to the family to help defray cemetery expenses. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200