1930 – 2015

COLUMBIA, S.C. — John “Jack” W. MacHardy, 84, formerly of Mechanic Falls and Summerfield, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 4, at the home of his daughter, Sandra.

He was born in Portland on Dec. 18, 1930, a son of John A. MacHardy and Evelyn Robinson MacHardy. He grew up and attended schools in Westbrook, and later continued his education in Boston at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy.

Jack met his wife, Beverly Johnson, in Boston, where she was attending secretarial school. They married in 1954 at Fort Hood, Texas, where Jack served in the U.S. Army.

Jack bought a pharmacy in Mechanic Falls in 1958, which he ran for 30 years. A well-respected member of the community, Jack loved the personal relationships he built through his work and various community activities. He knew everybody by name and took pride in providing excellent service to his customers.

Avid golfers, Jack and Bev retired in 1998 and moved to the Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club in Summerfield, Fla. They were very active in retirement, with golf, bridge and other social activities at Spruce Creek. Bev succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease during her final years, and Jack was devoted in caring for her until her death in 2012.

Jack is survived by his daughter, Sandra (David) Bressette, of Columbia, S.C.; grandchildren, Mark Bressette of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Kara Bressette of Columbia, S.C., Nathan Conner of Kenai, Alaska, and Olivia Conner of Boulder, Colo.; brother, Bill (Judy) MacHardy, of Durham, N.H.; an aunt, Mary Blake, of Sequim, Wash.; nieces, Karen Grant and Kathy MacHardy Feight; nephews, Scott MacHardy, Bill MacHardy and Ray MacHardy; and many grandnieces and -nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn MacHardy; brother, Bob; wife, Beverly; and daughter, Julie (Steve) Kirby.

Jack will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He maintained friendships going all the way back to high school and always looked forward to attending his class reunions. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, good nature and even temperament, and as a loving husband and father.

Jack’s family wishes to thank all the caregivers at SC Hospice and Palliative Care for their care, support and kindness.

Online condolences may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.