Douglas A Harding Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Douglas A Harding of Athol, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 64, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Douglas may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father Stuart Harding of Gardner; his brother Kenneth Harding; and his grandparents, Kathleen "Grannie" Harding, Malcolm Kenneth Harding of Templeton, Julia and Rufus Algier of Leominster.
He is survived by: his mother Joan McMackin (Harding) of Templeton; his stepfather William McMackin of Templeton; his son Sean Harding (Samantha) of Winchendon; his grandchildren, Harley and Jace Harding; and his brothers, Robert Harding (Beverly) of Oklahoma and Richard Harding (Nancy) of New Jersey. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
