John M Hardiman,84, passed peacefully on Tuesday March 8,2022. He was born May 30,1937 in Waltham MA, after living for many years in Auburndale. John, and his late loving wife of 59 years Ann ( Powers ) Hardiman, relocated to Oakham. He is survived by Michael J Hardiman and Jeanne Cocci of Dedham,the Late Joseph H Hardiman and his wife Kim of Marlborough, Timothy P Hardiman and his wife Anne of Franklin, Marguerite Tavares and her husband Mark of Taunton. Along with many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and his little buddy Snowy. John, is a retired Teamster and after ending his career with The Granite Group Central Supply, he and his wife spent time traveling together. John and Ann Truly enjoyed all of the time they could spend together. John was an avid runner and in his early years spent many nights at the Boston Garden following the Boston Celtics. At his request there are no calling hours or funeral service. A private burial for the family will be held in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.In lieu of flowers John, requested donations be made in his name to Care Dimensions Hospice House Lincoln MA.