Harding, Donald H. , age 82, a longtime dedicated resident of Medfield, died on Monday evening, March 14, 2011, at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton. Born in Chicago on August 10, 1928, he was a son of the late William A. and Irene (Freeman) Harding. He was raised on the north side of Chicago and was a 1947 graduate of Senn High School. Don attended Wright Junior College prior to serving as a corporal with the US Army during the Korean War. He later completed his degree at the University of Illinois.Don began his career as an engineer with Owens Corning in Ohio. He moved to the sales area of the business and in 1957 was transferred to Medfield. After several years Don left Corning and partnered with an area contractor to work in design. He founded Harding Acoustical Interiors in 1981 and worked with both commercial and residential clients in the greater Boston area. The company remains family owned and operated today.A great believer in community service, Don was active for many years with the Medfield Warrant Committee, the Medfield Solid Waste Committee and, until last month, the Capitol Budget Committee. He was a devoted member, past president and secretary of the Medfield Lions Club, a longtime member of the Medfield Historical Society, a volunteer with the Watch Committee for the Dwight Derby House, and a member of the American Legion Beckwith Post 110. Don enjoyed time with his family, music and travel. Don enjoyed time with his family, music and travel.He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne (Black) Harding; a son, Greg Harding and his wife Suzanne of Millis; a daughter, Penny Harding Tamulionis and husband Jack of Plymouth; grandchildren Cody Harding, Jake, Chris, and Anna Tamulionis, Wayne Caruso, Anthony Caruso and wife Julia, and Jason Milane; a great-grandson, Anthony Caruso, Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Donna Jeanne Harding, and a brother, William Harding.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Edward the Confessor Church, 133 Spring Street, Medfield, on Monday, March 21st at 10:00a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Vine Lake Cemetery. Visiting hours will be at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, Medfield, Sunday 2 5p.m. Donations may be made in Dons memory to the Medfield Lions Club, P.O. Box 470, Medfield, MA 02052 or Saint Edwards Church, 133 Spring St, Medfield, MA 02052.