Mary R. Harden

Mary R. (Trevison) Harden, 102, of East Hartford, loving wife of 53 years of the late Maurice “Moe” L. Harden, peacefully entered into eternal peace with her beloved family by her side at her home on Monday, June 27, 2022. Born in Meduna di Livenza, province of Treviso, Italy on May 15, 1920, a daughter of the late Louis and Angela (Romanzin) Trevison, she had been a resident of East Hartford since 1946. A devout Catholic, Mary was a longtime faithful communicant of St. Christopher Church in East Hartford where she was active in the Mother’s Circle and Ladies Guild. A talented bowler, she also participated in several area bowling leagues.

An excellent cook, Mary loved to cook (especially her Italian meatballs) and bake for her family and friends to enjoy. Everyone was always welcomed at her table as she would prepare enough for all who attended. She liked going on vacations to Cape Cod, mystery rides on weekends with her daughters, and senior outings with her sisters and brothers-in-law. Mary always liked being the “Life of the Party" at family gatherings, holidays, and card and dice games. Most of all, Mary was a proud devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved every moment spent with her family.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Maureen Desrosiers of East Hartford with whom she made her home; two sons, Michael L. Harden of Vernon, Mark P. Harden and his wife Rachel of Newington; four adored grandchildren, Kim Spatz and her husband Scott of Bolton, Kristen Galica and her husband Jared of Vernon, Justin M. Harden and his wife Carlee of Wethersfield, and Gregory T. Harden of Newington; five cherished great-grandchildren, Jordan Galica, Dasari “Sassy” Galica, Carson Spatz, Parker Spatz, and Hadley Harden; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Along with her husband, Mary was predeceased by a daughter, Marianne Harden of East Hartford; and two sisters, Laura Paszek of East Hartford and Elsie Bosco of West Hartford.

Funeral service will be Saturday (July 2, 2022) with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 am at St. Christopher Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford. (The family has asked that everyone please go directly to the church on Saturday morning). Mary’s family will receive relatives and friends at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford on Friday (July 1, 2022) from 5 – 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Mary’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mary’s special caregiver, Robin, from Visiting Angels for her professionalism, care, love, and compassion given to Mary and her entire family. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.