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.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home (781 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 2:30 PM at the First Reformed Church Cemetery (529 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444).
