George S. Harding, 90, died on Friday December 27, at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

George was the loving and devoted husband of 64 years to Barbara L. Harding of Bourne and an adoring and encouraging father to his only son, James A. Harding.

George was born in Boston Massachusetts to Fred S. and Caroline Leaver Harding. George grew up in Stoughton and remained a resident for 34 years, building his family's Tenth Street home along with Barbara. He and Barbara retired to the Cape and resided on Buttermilk Bay. He attended Stoughton High School and Boston Trade School. A WWII Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, George was stationed in Saipan as an aircraft instrument mechanic. Following his military service, George, who was amazing with his hands, had various positions; he worked at Ruggiero’s garage as an auto mechanic, at Gill Construction as a concrete form worker, and at Precision Door and Window. He finally retired in 1989 from Iron Workers Local 7. There was very little he could not repair.

Dad’s passion was boating. He and Jim spent countless hours readying their crafts for each summer season and were religious in their fishing quests; there were many wonderful stories of a father and son’s shared fervor with Barbara always waiting for their return with a warm hearty meal. George and Barbara were each other’s soul-mates and were inseparable in life.

George was the blessed grandfather to his sole grandson, Douglas-Jarrett Cole Turno, and kind father in law to Julie-Leah J. Harding. George was an extraordinary friend to the Kelliher, Stowe and Lamkin families who are extensions of his own family. George was the brother of the late Gracie Carver and Betty Kinney. He was quiet man who will be sadly missed.

Visiting hours will be on Monday December 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wareham Village Funeral Home, 5 Center Street, Wareham. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. A committal service will be held on Tuesday December 30, at 10:45 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, 1 Bennington Blvd., Bourne. Please arrive at the cemetery at 10:30.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his memory to Ironworkers Local 7, 195 Old Colony Ave, PO Box 7, South Boston, MA 02127-2457 for the Local 7 Apprentice Program. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com