Alice Harding

Alice HardingB1937 – 2024BFAIRFIELD – Alice Harding, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 2, 2024, with her family by her side.

Alice was born on Dec. 28, 1937, in Waterville, to parents Willie and Delia Gagne. On Sept. 24, 1956, she married Richard L. Harding Sr.

Alice worked as a nurse’s aide for many years until her final job as a sterilization technician at Maine General Medical Center until her retirement.

Alice was the matriarch of her family and she took great enjoyment with her family; watching football, gardening and playing Uno.

Alice is survived by her children; Richard L Harding Jr., and wife Wendy, Lana Deroche and husband Dana, Lorna Rancourt and husband Steve and Renee Rancourt and husband Chris; grandchildren, Richard L. Harding III and wife Lisa, Amy St.Amand and husband Bill and children Brianna, Nicholas and Aubrey; Ryan Robinson and wife Shawna and son Colt, Megan Murray and husband Adam and children, Elijah and Emma, along with many other grand and great-great grandchildren whom she gained through marriage.

Alice was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Richard; brothers, Arthur and Donald; sisters, Yvonne, Cecile, Annette, Louise and Lea.

A memorial service will be held at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetary, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, in the chapel on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at 2 p.m.