Obituary of Patricia Ann Harding

Peacefully surrounded by family at the Chatham-Kent Hospice, on Monday September 9, 2024, Patricia Ann Harding, age 75, of Chatham, beloved wife of 51 years to Blake Harding. 

Born in Windsor in 1948, daughter of the late Marie (Smith) and Henri Leduc. 

Pat was a member of the Catholic Women’s League, St. Ursula’s Church and was also Past President of Right to Life Kent, Past President of the Kent Regiment Chapter of the I.O.D.E, Past President of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Past President of St. Ursula’s C.W.L.

She is a member of the Essex and Kent Scottish Association and a member of The Ansell Club.

Loving mother of Kerry Harding-Couture (Mark) and Andrew (Milissa) Harding. Cherished grandmother of Bella, Isaac, Mya, Alivia and Aliya. Dear sister of James (Mary) Leduc, Patrick Leduc, Charles (Anita) Leduc and the late Tom Leduc and Joan Thompson. Also sadly missed by several nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives may visit at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Tuesday September 17, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. 

Catholic Women's League prayers will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at 10 am in St. Ursula’s Church.  Cremation has taken place.

Interment will be in Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or The Essex-Kent Scottish Association would be appreciated.

“Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways.”