E. Pauline Hardin, 92, of Framingham, passed away, Saturday, Aug. 1st at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Born in Waltham, MA; she was the daughter of the late Carl and Ada (Peterson) Nelson and wife of the late Vernon Hardin. Mrs. Hardin was a graduate of Concord High School and the Vesper George School of Art in Boston. A resident of Sharon for many years, she worked as a real estate agent before moving to Framingham. She is survived by her niece, Ann McMahan of PA; her close friend, Maureen Sheehan of New Hampshire, and her many dear friends at Countryside Nursing Home in Framingham. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5th at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Activities Fund, Countryside Nursing Home, 153 Winter St. Framingham, MA 01702.