ROCKLAND — Mark L. Harding, 51, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center surrounded by his fiancée Tracy Abel and his loving family, after a courageous battle with a lung condition.

Born in Rockland September 25, 1973, the son of Georgia (Randall) Ripley and Paul E. Harding. He graduated from Old Town High School.

Mark was a loving soul with a big heart. He would help anyone who needed help.

Mark loved to play jokes on anyone as well. Mark had a great love for animals, especially his dogs, Gemma and Cooper. Mark also loved tinkering with his car, he also loved camping; all-in-all he had a heart of gold.

Mark was especially close to his uncle Tony Randall.

Predeceased by his parents and brother Ronald St. Onge and dog Cooper; Mark is survived by his loving fiancée, Tracy Abel of Rockland; uncle and aunt Tony and Michelle Randall of Rockland; aunts and uncles, Darlene and Jonathan Whiffin of Rockland, Priscilla Davis of Rockland; and several cousins and his dog Gemma.

Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a service to be held at 12 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.

Interment will follow at Achorn Cemetery.

To share a memory or condolence with Mark’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.