Obituary of Mary Hargadon

Mary Hargadon of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Excelcare in Dover, NJ surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Mary was born on March 5, 1941 in County Donegal, Ireland to the late Sam and Maggie Barrett.

Mary was a long-time resident of Hopatcong and she was employed at The Star Ledger, The Daily Record and The Hartford Insurance Company for many years before retiring. She enjoyed gardening and listening to Irish music but most importantly, Mary loved spending quality time with her devoted and loving family.

Mary is survived by her devoted children; Deirdre Anderson, Maggie Rose and Noreen Waite, her cherished grandchildren; Kelly, Thomas, Nicki, Tara, Elizabeth, Chloe and Sophie and 4 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include her 6 sisters in Ireland; Evy, Clare, Francis, Kathleen, Rello and Dolores and her brother, Martin in Florida.

Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Hargadon in 2012 and her son, Michael Hargadon in 2025.

Mary's Life Celebration Services will include a visitation on Thursday, July 10th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a Catholic Prayer Service offered at 11:30 am at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ. Mary will be laid to rest with her husband and her son at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ immediately following the prayer service.

For memorial donations, please consider the Hopatcong Ambulance Squad, P.O. Box 334, Hopatcong NJ 07843.