Robert Jay Harder

HUDSON FALLS – Robert Jay Harder, 79, of Dix Avenue, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024, at Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on February 1, 1945 in Glens Falls, NY, he was a life-long area resident and son of the late Adolphus “Jay” and Edith (Harrington) Harder. He attended Glens Falls High School and was a contract painter, known as “the trim master,” working on many local housing developments.

In his retirement years, Bob owned and operated Harder’s Antiques and Collectibles in Hudson Falls. He loved to spend his days digging through old barns and houses discovering treasures. Never at a loss for words, Bob could tell some amazing stories.

Bob and his wife, Mary, enjoyed spending their winters in Kissimmee, Florida and set up at the local flea markets there each week.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife, Doris (Thompson) Harder, who passed away in 1991; and his sisters, Paula “Jean” Perkett, Betty LaRock, and Carol Corlew.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Harder of Hudson Falls; a son, David Harder of Hudson Falls; step-daughters, Marybeth Wood (Brian) of Apopka, FL, and Doreen Guyette (Tim) of Hudson Falls; step-sons, Michael Christian of Virginia Beach, VA, and Daniel Purner of Cleveland, OH; 7 grandchildren, Holly, Devin, and Ariel Guyett, all of Hudson Falls, Steven Wood (Erin) of East Greenbush, Ryan Wood (Rachel Farina), of Clifton Park, Keegan Gorney (Bethany) and Grayce Christian of Virginia; a sister, Barbara Skellie, of Seminole, FL; a very special cousin who was like a brother, Roger Harder, of Hudson Falls, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, followed by a funeral service on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Burial will follow at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern NY.