Michael J. Hardy

MONTPELIER – Michael Joseph Hardy, 65, of Barre Street passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin from complications of recently diagnosed cancer. Family had visited him prior to his quick departure and his brother, Daniel, was at his side when he passed.

Born on August 24, 1956, in Columbus, Georgia, he was the son of Lt. Col. John and Kathleen (Clinton) Hardy, Sr. When he was a young child, his family moved to Plainfield, VT where he attended elementary school and graduated from Twinfield High School in 1974.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge, he made his home in Plainfield at his parent’s farm and eventually settling in Montpelier. Michael held various jobs, including farming and driving patients for Washington County Mental Health.

He was a member of the North American Martyrs Church in Marshfield. In his leisure time, he enjoyed animals, motorcycling, playing piano and time spent with family and his many friends. He was a kind soul. Most of all, Michael loved telling clean jokes, helping friends and family out. He especially enjoyed playing the lottery with a good track record of winnings.

Survivors include his siblings Robert Hardy and his wife, Carol and their children Sarah and Kelli Hardy; Patti Mangual and her husband General Ret. Yogi Mangual and their children Jonathan, Eric, Brian Mangual and Laura True; John “Cito” Hardy; Daniel Hardy; and Kevin Hardy and his wife, Melanie Maiola and their children Isabel and John Hardy as well as ten great nieces and nephews.       He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Kitty Hardy.

A gathering to share memories and stories of Michael’s life will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hooker Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre. Family and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until the time of sharing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Mental Health, 885 South Barre Road, Barre, VT  05641.

Michael’s family would like to thank the staff at the Central Vermont Medical Center for their kind and compassionate care.