Walter Edward Hardinge, 66, a lifelong area resident died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie with his family by his side.

Born, December 15, 1956, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Walter F. Hardinge and Helene Zimmer Hardinge.

Walter worked for NYS - Dept. of Transportation as a Supervisor for over 34 years before his retirement in 2016.

On Saturday, October 23, 1976, in St. Peters Church, Poughkeepsie, he married the former Theresa Robinson. Mrs. Hardinge survives at home.

Walter was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish, but most of all he loved to go camping with his family at Lake Sacandaga,

He also loved his dogs, cats, rabbits, doves, and especially his goats Angel and Tori.

Along with his wife Theresa Hardinge, he is survived by his three children, Susan Haywood, and husband Mark; Kelly Hammerling: and Samantha Hardinge and fiancé Tyler Davis; grandchildren, Devon Haywood, Brant Haywood, Kaleb Haywood, Cody Hardinge, Hunter Hammerling and Faylynn Hammerling.

He is also survived by his sister Lorraine Benjamin, brother in law John M. Robinson; sister in law Randy Story and husband Duane, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Along with his parents he was also predeceased by a son in law Jared Hammerling.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 5 PM, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

A Funeral Service will be at 10 AM on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY.

Burial will follow in the family plot at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com