DIAMOND POINT, N.Y./NAPLES, FLA. --- James passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on January 30, 2016.

Born in Albany, N.Y. in 1917 he was the son of Willard and Mable Harding of Chatham, N.Y. James was a graduate of Chatham High School, Hamilton College and Cornell Law School.

In World War II he was a captain in the U.S. Army serving in the Philippines and New Guinea. Following his military service he became a judge in NYS Workers' Compensation Court and then formed the law partnership of Walworth & Harding in Albany, N.Y.

James was the beloved husband of Marjorie N. Harding for 71 years. A devoted family man, he also enjoyed shooting sports, collecting clocks, woodcarving, boating, skiing and tennis. He loved his summer home at Trout Lake, N.Y. and his residence in Naples, Florida.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie and his son Thomas G. Harding and spouse Frances Sloatman of Lake George, N.Y. and Colorado; his daughter Susan H. Merancy and her husband Francis Merancy of Queensbury, N.Y. and his sister Mary E. Harding of Moreau.

All will miss his gentle manner, even temperament, patience, and dry wit.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared so lovingly for James in his last years: The devoted staffs at Glens Falls Hospital Dialysis; Rubin Dialysis of Saratoga; ARA South Naples Dialysis Center in Florida; Home Care Assistance Naples, Florida; Saratoga Hospital; The Home of the Good Shepherd, Wilton and his loving caregivers. We also extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton of Glens Falls, N.Y.

The burial will be at Saratoga National Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held in the summer.

Condolences may be mailed to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.