Pauline Harding

OXFORD – Pauline M. (Eldridge) Harding, 93, of Locust St., died Friday, June 10, 2016, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Benny E. Harding who died in 2007. She is survived by three children, Paula Budreau Powers of Homosassa, FL, Linda Wegener and her husband Troy of Oxford, and Benny Harding and his wife Kathy of Cleburne, TX; 11 grandchildren, Jason, Christopher, Nancy, Amanda, Sarah, Melissa, Paul, Jenny, Stacey, Travis, and Cherie; 22 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by three brothers, James Eldridge, Johnny Eldridge, and Irvin Eldridge; and two sisters, Edith Miller and Arline Perry. She was born in Spencer, daughter of the late Lee and Emma (Murray) Eldridge, and lived in Leicester and Spencer before moving to Oxford in 2012. She graduated from Leicester High School.

Mrs. Harding enjoyed caring for her children and her home. She was also a cashier at several stores. She was an active member and the oldest living member of the Spencer Methodist Church and she enjoyed bowling, camping, and trips to the casino.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or to the Spencer Firefighters Association, 11 West Main St., Spencer, MA 01562.