Obituary of Herbert James Hardy

The death of Herbert James Hardy of Rothesay, NB, occurred on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his residence. Herb was born at Montrose, PEI, on February 16, 1933, son of the late Ralph and Millie (Gard) Hardy. Herbert moved to the Rothesay area in 1969, where he was self-employed in the sand and gravel trucking industry, supplying materials for the pipeline to Coleson Cove in 1974. Herb, also demolished the old Turntable, the old Marsh Creek Train Bridge and various other jobs for CNR. Herb is survived by his wife, Alice (Hosford) LeBlanc, son Eric (Sandi) Hardy of Quispamsis, NB, three daughters; Janice (the late Billy) Grigg, of Springhill, PEI, Brenda Banks (Roy Gorveatt) of Harrington, PEI, Pamela (Wilson) Corrigan of Alberton, PEI, brothers; George (Eileen) Hardy of Cassidy Lake, NB, Winston Hardy of Summerside, PEI, sisters; Edythe (Wyman) MacArthur of Summerside, PEI, Irene (the late John) Kats of Waterdown, ON, ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Herb was predeceased by his son Barry Lynn (1973), brothers; Wendell (2001), and Robert (2014). Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road (506-849-2119), with visiting on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Visitation at Ferguson Tyne Valley Funeral Home, PEI (902-831-2500) on Tuesday from 6-8 and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Service will take place at Bideford-Conway United Church, 796 Bideford Road, Ellerslie, PEI, on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 11AM. Interment to take place at Bideford United Church Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Bideford-Conway United Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.