Stephen Douglas Hardy
April 11, 1986 ~ November 15, 2022
GLOUCESTER- Stephen Douglas Hardy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 36. Born on April 11, 1986, he grew up in Beverly, MA and Nashua, NH.
He graduated from Clearway High School in Nashua and attended classes at North Shore Community College. He was a Carpenter and was employed by Label Haus; a job he enjoyed very much. Stephen was a talented musician and composed beautiful lyrics and wrote poetry for enjoyment and to help heal his heart in times of struggle. Perhaps his greatest love was his guitar. He loved performing and was a natural on stage. He was an avid reader, generous friend, animal lover, and a loving son. He enjoyed boating with his father on the weekends and particularly loved to drive the boat.
He leaves behind his parents, Douglas R. Hardy and Elizabeth J. Davis, stepparents, Judy Hardy and Matthew N. Davis, his brothers, Andrew J. Hardy and Ian M. Davis, stepbrothers, Ryan Davis and Kevin Davis, stepsister, Melissa George, his maternal grandmother, Joan Grimm and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ross and Jean Hardy and his maternal grandfather, Edward J Moffatt.
His visitation will be held from10-11AM on Saturday, November 26, 2022, with his service at 11AM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Action, Inc., 180 Main St., Gloucester, MA, 01930 or www.actioninc.org a wonderful organization that provides housing assistance, job training and case management to people in need. Online directions and condolences are available at www.LyonsFuneral.com
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You will always be missed my dear friend. Since finding out your passing there has been a knot In my stomach. You had such a big heart, so musically talented, so much faith and beliefs, loyal. Im so sorry life wasn’t always easy and I wasn’t always there but I’m thankful for the memories we share and the connection we shared. You will always hold a special spot in my heart. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace
Steve, my dear friend my best bud. I miss you more than I can express in words. My heart hurts for you that you didn’t get a fair chance in life. I’m going to cherish every moment we spent together and all the times you played the guitar for me. Your music was so amazing and I was blown away by how well you play. My heart aches every time I think of you gone. You will forever be in my heart and I love you more than words, I hope you are finally at peace, rest easy Steve.
Stephen’s smile, Stephen’s laugh and Stephen’s jokes were always my favorite. Where do I start….the memories are infinite. Stephen was not only a son or a friend, he was a brother…my brother. He had taught me more in life than I can list here today. He taught me how to play the guitar (even thought I could not compare to him), to never give up and to enjoy life to the fullest. Stephen may have been known for his guitar but he could also sing. As a kid he would always play for Doug, my mom (Judy) and myself in the living room as we would watch and after he played we’d always end up joking around / watching tv. As a young kid I remember flipping through the channels saying the next person is you in 5 years or the next car is yours and laughing like two crazy people. I remember camping in the pouring rain and waiting for Stephen so we could all go home..waiting…then my mom (Judy) says who is that with the bag and a circle cut out in the front. Of course, that was Stephen with a brown paper bag trying not to get his hair wet (which he would gel and make look nice) so of course that could not be tampered with in the rain.
Stephen is, was and will always be the kindest person out there who was always willing to help those in need. He put his heart out to everyone and wanting nothing in return. Stephen, you will be missed every day and there will always be an empty chair without you there but you will never be forgotten. We love you Steve. Rest In Peace.
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There are no good words to express my deep sadness and devastation over the loss of Stephen. I have years worth of precious memories that I keep close to my heart. Building a deck together, having a best friends night and watching Home Movies or having him play guitar for me quietly to lull me to sleep. Stephen wore his heart on his sleeve and because of this we were able to share a unique and special bond that surpassed the definition of the word friendship. Stephens grasp of the English language was second to none. I would always laugh as he would wax philosophically about a myriad of subjects. Stephen had a unique way of making you feel safe and important and loved. I see your smile when I close my eyes and I know you are at peace. I’m deeply sorry to everyone who loved Stephen. I miss him tremendously and will do everything in my power to keep the memory of him alive. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you for loving me and thank you for being you.
Stephen,
Thank you for being my big brother and loving me all of my life.
Since I heard the news there’s been an anchor in my heart dragging me down. This goodbye is the hardest thing i have ever done.
When i came to this world you were my brother, my companion, my best friend. Always a few steps ahead and able to do anything better than I could. We would always be saying mean things to each other (as siblings often do), but I loved being your brother more than anything. Those years together is something I will always cherish. You were so funny, so bold, adventurous, and expressive in the spoken and written word. I still can’t do that like you, though most people cannot. The mornings playing video games (you were always the best and you could beat any level), teaching me to appreciate music (introduced me to so many bands I still love – thank you!), your creativity was always on display. I miss your laugh and smile. As we grew up a little I was jealous when you would go be with your friends, i knew that nobody on earth could be a better ingredient for good laughs and adventure than you.
Then came a day I became so acutely aware of your pain. Life has never been the same since. Through the years you fought bravely, picking yourself up again and again. There is a type of resilience in this I know so many people could not bring forth.
To the very end you fought to live, to write a lyric, to go to church, to drive dads boat, have a cheese pizza (pan with no sauce), to make a friend of a stranger.
Your sense of humor was much like Calvin from Calvin and Hobbs. Willing to spare nothing for a good joke, sometimes a twerp, far too authentic to hide your thoughts (im sure you told many ppl off lol) and often the contrarian. The last thing you could be called was a bore.
You truly were a unique, independent thinker with a brave soul. I miss you Stephen. RIP.
I have known Stephen since he was 9 years old. Even though I was Stephen’s stepmom he always said I was like a mom to him. I was very close to him and I am very thankful for that. I have never met someone so caring of others. If he had $10 in his pocket he would give you $9. He was very open about his feelings to everyone. To be a stepmom and hear a stepson say he loves you means so much. I could be very open to him as he could be to me. I am heartbroken that he is no longer with us here on earth but I know I will see him again in Heaven. I love you Stephen and I will always think about you and miss you. Rest In Peace. Love, Judy
I miss him so much
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Hey Andrew it’s Joshua Lhamon. Any way u could contact me? 9788100914