Obituary: Christina L. Hardy, 41, Former North Reading Resident

Obituary from the Badger Funeral Home:

Christina L. Hardy, 41, died on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 from a heart infection after a long illness. She died in Winchester Hospital.

Christina was born on June 14, 1973 in Framingham. She lived in Natick, North Reading, Florida, Haverhill, Connecticut, Maine and New Hampshire. She worked as a florist and gardener and was a lover of animals. She had an interest in ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs. Growing up, she wanted to be either a disco dancer or a geologist.

She is survived by her father, William L. Hardy, sister, Deborah Santoro, stepbrother, Paul Dalpé, along with several uncles, cousins, nieces and nephew. She is also survived by her ex-husband and childhood sweetheart, Michael Pacheco, among many friends and relatives who will miss her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Rapoport, her beloved dog, Diana, and her cat, Achilles.

There will be a service for her on Saturday, Feb. 21 2015 at 1 p.m. at First Parish Church at 1 Powderhouse Road in Groton.

Contributions in memory of Christina may be made to the Webster Place via The Easter Seals, 555 Auburn Street, Manchester, NH 03103 or online at http://www.estreatment.org/contact-3/donate/.04

Arrangements under the direction the Badger Funeral Home in Groton, MA.