We have been on holiday at the Crane now for 7 days, and each day we have been wandering the resort looking for Mel as we always do when we visit. Thinking he may be on vacation we decided to ask for him at reception, and was then informed of this awful tragic news . We first met Mel 12 years ago at the Crane resort, and it was Mel that showed us around the resort at that time and was the one that helped us make up our mind to purchase here . We never really knew we had made a friend until we came back a year later , and wandering round the resort he spotted us and gave us the warmest, friendliest greeting you could ever expect to receive, and insisted we have a quick rum with him in 1887… a quick rum he said…  3 hrs later having had the most amazing conversation ever, he had to duck and hide as someone was coming along in the distance and he was whispering saying sorry guys I gotta go I’m supposed to be at work lol, and off he crept. He managed to pay the bill before he …

Liebe Denise, lieber Jermain und Jamar, ich habe erst vor wenigen Tagen durch das Internet vom Mel´s Tod erfahren, als ich meine nächste Barbados-Reise vorbereiten wollte…   Ich möchte Euch mein tiefes Beileid ausdrücken! – Ich war sooft Euer Gast im Guesthouse, aber später auch als Gast bei Euch zu Hause.    Über Peter/Mel habe ich von Dir, Denise und auch von Deinen Eltern -auch als ich am Thuner See war- immer tolle Nachrichten und bewunderswerte Dinge erfahren und  es bestätigte immer mein Bild, was ich mir persönlich von ihm machten durfte, nämlich, dass er ein ganz besonderer Mensch war!!! – Ich werde sein gewinnbringendes Lächeln, seine Freundlichkeit und Herzlichkeit immer in meinem Gedächtnis bewahren.   Die Fotos mit seinem Motorrad und dem MG erinnern mich an seine Agilität, seiner Freude am Leben. Seine Geschichte zur Erstbesteigung des Niesens habe ich oft als Beispiel für  mich genommen, dass man für eine ausgeschriebene 5h-Wanderung auch ruhig mal etwas länger brauchen darf.   Liebe Denise, lieber Jermain, lieber Jamar ich hoffe, bin mir aber sehr sicher, dass Ihr auch ohne Peter/Mel es schafft, Euer eigenes Leben fortzusetzen, auch wenn es weh tut und er Euch  immer fehlen wird. Ich wünsche Euch …

So very sad. Condolences to family, friends and associates. Peter always seem so confident and full of life. …

In memories 1991-02-14  Collage from Karin Unser herzliches Beileid 🌹❤🌹 …

Unser herzliches Beileid ❤😥🌹 …

We send our deepest sympathy to the family. May God’s comfort be lavished on you. When a candle goes out so  suddenly the darkness can be overwhelming; but in your heart there is a glimmer of light– because love holds the memories that gently keep shining forever.   …

We were shocked and still are to learn of the passing of Mel Harding a kind hearted and especially helpful guy.  I met Mel Harding through my husband Stephen and whenever we stayed at the Crane Hotel he was always very helpful and courteous.  We will miss him, he has touched our lives and I dearsay many lives in such a positive way.  May he rest in eternal peace and rise in glory🙏🏿 Friends Stephen and Yvette Berry …

I am so happy to have met you. I loved how close you and your family were. Until we meet again.   Betty …

Emily and I offer condolences, to Mel’s family and friends. I worked with Mel at The Crane and he was consistently positive, happy, and had a smile to share with everyone, he touched so many people’s lives. He instinctively knew when you needed a chat, some kind words or he would crack a joke, a true gentleman. I will miss you, Mel. RIP my friend! …

First time I met Mel and Denise was 1994. Anytime we had the chance to meet our talks led into philosophy level about God and the world. Mel was the coolest person I have ever met and I learnt so much from him. How less it needs to be happy but how little we can do to make the world a better place.  You always gave but stayed humble and friendly. Your great personality will be missed!  Denise, I think of you all and send you love and strength! May his soul rest in perfect peace …