Watson Hardaker Obituary

In loving memory of Watson Hardaker (Pompton Plains, New Jersey), who departed this world on October 26, 2025 at the age of 102. Watson leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank and Jennie (Sharron); his brothers, Col. Jack, Kenneth and Stanley; his wife Charlotte Hardaker (Meistrell); and his children, James Hardaker and Lynne Hardaker, RN.

He is survived by: his children, Sharron Garner, Christine Conahay and Kenneth Hardaker (Dara); his grandchildren, Jessica, Brandon, Brittany (Clint), Jenelle (Anthony), Taylor (Mike), Angelina and Daniel; and his great grandchildren, Madison, Mackenzie, Addison and Olivia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
M. John Scanlan Funeral Home

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Oct 29

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M. John Scanlan Funeral Home
781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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Oct 29

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M. John Scanlan Funeral Home
781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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Oct 29

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First Reformed Church Cemetery
529 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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