Edward J. Hardiman, Sr.'s Obituary
Edward J. Hardiman, Sr., 91, a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 1988, formerly of Quincy, MA passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his residence in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born October 10, 1927 in Malden, MA to Martin J. and Margaret Hardiman, now deceased.Edward was a proud United States Army WWII Veteran. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for 30 years in Quincy, MA and since his retirement has become an avid golfer at Whiskey Creek Country Club. He was all about his family and country; he was the best “Papa” to his 11 grandchildren and “Big Papa” to his great grandchildren. Edward was preceded in death by his four siblings, Katherine Barstow, Martin Hardiman, Jr., Sr. Martine S.S.N.D. and Ann Wilson.He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marion E. Hardiman of Ft. Myers, FL; four children, Katherine Lydon (Joseph) of Quincy, MA, Edward Hardiman, Jr. (Linda) of Ft. Myers, FL, Margaret Menard (John) of Port Charlotte, FL and Patrick Hardiman (Alice) of Ft. Myers, FL; three sisters, Mary Fitzmaurice of Melrose, MA, Pauline Howard of Stoneham, MA and Louise Larson of Melrose, MA; 11 grandchildren, Buddy, Matt, Ted, Kate Bridget, Katelyn, Colleen, Eddie, III, Mike, Megan, Paige and Kiera; 14 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members and friends.A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL.A Memorial Mass will be held in Massachusetts in December where he will be interred in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, 345 Belden Hill Road, Wilton, CT, 06897 in loving memory of Edward J. Hardiman, Sr.Arrangements for final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer a condolence at this difficult time please visit www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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