Grahan Hardy
As briefly mentioned in our last newsletter, Mr Graham Hardy (Marine Personnel Manager) died suddenly on 25 February 1980. He joined the company as an office boy in February 1941 and had served continuously since that date, with the exception of a period spent as a Submariner during the War. Mr Hardy was a faithful and conscientious person and was known to nearly all our seafaring staff and indeed, to many of their families through the medium of the telephone. He was well liked and respected by all with whom he came into contact.
We have received a letter from Mrs Frances Hardy, in which she says that she has received so many letters, cards, and messages of sympathy, not only from those are sure, but from the seafarers and many of their families. She would like to extend her thanks and sincere appreciation to everyone for these messages and for the beautiful floral tributes. She and her family were attached by the wonderful attendance at the church, especially as so many had travelled long distances to be present.
Printed in the Reardon Smith Newsletter No.118. March 1980.