Kevin M. Hardy, 52

Kevin M. Hardy, 52

BRISTOL — Kevin M. Hardy, 52, left this life and joined his family in heaven, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

He was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, the son of late Walter and Mary (Herra) Hardy.

Kevin spent his youth in Somerville, Malden, and Melrose, Massachusetts, coming to Franklin in 1986 and the Newfound area in 2001.

Kevin worked as a drywall technician for more than 20 years for Boudreau Drywall Contractors.

In his spare time, Kevin’s artistic talents took over as he was known for his sketching, glass etching, and music as an accomplished guitarist. He also enjoyed fishing with family.

Kevin was known for his giving and caring heart, willing to help anyone at anytime and will be missed by his loving family.

He leaves a son, Haidin Hardy and his mother Heather Grippen of Fort Fairfield, Maine; three brothers, Dana Hardy of Bridgewater; Darrin and wife Jen Hardy of Belmont; James Hardy of Scituate, Massachusetts; a sister, Mary Sweat of Middleboro, Massachusetts; nieces and nephews, Nathan, Zachary, Ryan, Keith Hardy and Nicole White and Charles and William Sweet; aunts, Joanne Clark of Bennington, Vermont, and Sherry Martelli of Portland, Tennessee; uncles, Charles and Brian Herra of Bristol and numerous cousins.

A memorial gathering and interment in the family’s lot in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Massachusetts, will take place later this spring.

Those wishing to honor Kevin’s memory are asked to consider a donation in his name to Haidin Hardy, 199 East Limestone Road, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742, or the Special Olympics NH for the Pemi Baker River Rats Team-Plymouth NH, c/o 650 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03101.