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Dr. Patrick T. Hardesty

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dr. Patrick T. Hardesty of Kennett Square, PA, on September 10, 2019 at the ACTS Country House, Wilmington, DE.

Patrick was born in Owensboro, KY to J. Andrew and Margaret (Greenwell) Hardesty, who pre-deceased him as did a brother-in-law, Dr. James C. Doig. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Dr. Linda G. Carter, and six siblings, Stephen Hardesty (Patricia), Dr. Kathleen Hardesty Doig, Dr. Martha Hardesty (Nasser Pooladian), Richard Hardesty (Nancy), Susan Hardesty Routt and Charles Hardesty (Rita), as well as nine nieces and nephews.

Patrick received a B.A. in chemistry from Brescia College in 1973 and an M.A. in the same subject from Purdue University in 1975. He continued his studies at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and was awarded his doctorate in Analytical Chemistry in 1980. His career from that point on was with the DuPont Company where he held various positions, retiring after 34 years as a Manager in the Global Regulatory Affairs Group for Crop Protection.

A man of many talents and much curiosity, Patrick was an avid whitewater kayaker with the Wilmington Trail Club. He also loved history of words, good puns, travel, building stonewalls, gardening and restoring antique tractors. Patrick was a member of Tri-State Jazz Society, American Chemical Society and St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

Special thanks are extended to the many people who cared for and comforted Patrick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kennett Area Community Service, P.O. Box 1025, Kennett Square, PA 19348 or to the charity of your choice.

Funeral Services

On Sunday, November 17, 2019, casual time will be spent with friends and family to celebrate Pat’s life at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. A visitation will be held from 2 to 3 pm and a memorial service will begin at 3 pm. A reception will immediately follow the memorial service.

Condolences

    Peter R Bernstein lit a candle and writes,
    Pat will be missed I have many happy memories of times spent whitewater canoeing and kayaking with this great person/chemist whose initials PH have much meaning in Chemistry when written as "pH" as Pat was wont to put on all his gear. Peter Bernstein
    11/10/2019 08:22 am
    Tom Stewart lit a candle and writes,
    The world is a poorer place without Hardesty
    11/10/2019 01:12 pm
    Jim Conaway lit a candle and writes,
    Linda - I just learned of Pat’s passing - I am so sorry to hear the news - it’s very sobering to me. Although we haven’t been in touch in quite a while, I’ve been thinking of you and Pat and the days that we worked together in ES. I hope you are as well as can be expected. Jim
    11/10/2019 02:06 pm
    Madan Joshi writes,
    Hi Linda, I am very sorry to hear about Pat's passing. Pat was a pleasant man with a quick smile and a great sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him. Please accept my heartfelt condolence on your loss. Madan
    11/10/2019 10:02 pm
    Joe Dulka writes,
    I was sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My condolences. Joseph J. Dulka
    11/11/2019 05:12 pm
    Thomas S Woods writes,
    Linda, sincere condolences on the loss of Pat from a fellow Illini. Many good memories of our times at DuPont. Thinking of you at this sad time. Sincerely, Tom
    11/12/2019 10:30 am
    Libby Gregg lit a candle and writes,
    Linda, I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, Pat. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
    11/14/2019 03:42 pm
    Shelby VonTill lit a candle and writes,
    Linda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    11/14/2019 10:06 pm
    Marie Maks writes,
    Linda, I am sorry to learn of the passing of Pat. He was much too young to leave this world. I hope you are doing okay. My prayers are with you and all the family. Marie Maks
    11/15/2019 03:18 pm
    Charles L Dow writes,
    Linda, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I met him just once, but was struck by his sensor of humor and his curiousness. Two traits that define a fine human being, in my opinion.
    11/15/2019 06:54 pm
    Melanie Arnold writes,
    Linda, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Thinking of you and hoping you are comforted by warm memories.
    11/16/2019 12:52 pm
    Ralph and Cynthia Stahl lit a candle and writes,
    Our condolences to Linda, all of Pat's relatives and those many friends and colleagues who are sad to see him go. I had the good fortune to work with Pat for many years at DuPont, and especially enjoyed his great humor and skill at solving difficult analytical challenges we faced together at Haskell Laboratory. He is missed. Safe travels our friend.
    11/17/2019 08:25 am
    Dick Sauers writes,
    Linda, Jeanette and I are so sorry for your loss. I know we haven’t been in much contact in recent years, but we both have warm memories of you both in the ‘good old days’ of Ag Research!. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts, and prayers. -Dick and Jeanette Sauers
    11/17/2019 08:43 am

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