Gregory P. Harding
Avid Motocross Racer
TEWKSBURY: Gregory Paul "Peanut" Harding, age 23, a resident of Tewksbury for the past 7 years, formerly of Methuen, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Saints Medical Center in Lowell.
Born in Newburyport on August 6, 1988, he was the beloved son of Robert W. and Teresa A. (Dandurant) Harding of Tewksbury.
Gregory was raised in Methuen, attended Methuen schools and graduated from Essex Agricultural High School in Danvers in 2006.
Following graduation, he was employed in the Landscaping Industry, most recently as an Arborist by Carl's Tree Service of Tewksbury.
Gregory was an avid Motocross racer and competed in the "250" Class races. In 2010, he won the New England Motocross Spring Series Championship. In addition, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson "Street Glide" motorcycle accompanied by his many friends. Gregory also enjoyed camping and trips to the Saco River in Maine.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Keith E. Harding and Derek R. Harding both of Tewksbury; his paternal grandmother, Doris L."Dotty" Harding of Boulder, CO; also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, especially his close friend, Paul Neulist of Tewksbury.
Gregory was the paternal grandson of the late Earle R. Harding and maternal grandson of the late Paul and Aline Dandurant.
Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 25, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. His funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, at 10:30 a.m., from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m., at St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mike Doherty Motor Cross Scholarship, c/o Doherty Family, 41 Highland Rd., Boxford, MA 01921.