Michael G. Harding, 23, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, died Friday June 10, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Dartmouth. He was the son of Rene L. and Theresa R. (Rochon) Harding of Fall River.
Born in New Bedford, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life, before moving to Fall River five years ago.
Michael was employed as a maintenance worker for the Claremont Company.
He was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School, Class of 2000. He was a member of the Quarter Mile Crew. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and a motorcycle and automobile enthusiast.
Survivors include his parents; his companion, Debbie Teves of Dartmouth; three brothers, Theodore Tetreault of Mississippi, Robert Tetreault and Rene Harding, Jr., both of New Bedford; two sisters, Chantal Harding and Tara Harding, both of New Bedford; his godparents, William and Debra Parris of Fairhaven; his godchildren, Tyler Medeiros and Brielle Harding; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday June 15, 2005 at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Acushnet Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday June 14, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.