Chelsea Leigh Haddon

HADDON, Chelsea Hardt, 28, of Powhatan, passed away at home on October 3, 2017 after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane T. Hardt just four short years ago. Survivors include her loving husband, Donald (Don) S. Haddon III, her two young children, Asher B. Haddon (4) and Oliver T. Haddon (1); father, Kenneth F. Hardt and his wife Maribeth Hardt, her brother K. Bryton Hardt and his wife, Kristin, and their daughter Kensington, and her brother Nicholas B. Hardt and grandmother Clara Hardt. Chelsea is also survived by her grandmother Edith A. Turner, three aunts, Deborah L. Winn, Darlene T. Kirkpatrick and Karen L. Turner; two cousins, Victoria L. Varney and Jennifer L. Gilman; her father -in-law, Sherwood Haddon, mother-in-law Donna Haddon, sister-in-law Chrissy Lovelace and her husband Alan and their two children Ryleigh and Tyler, and Don’s grandmother, Barbara Warren and her husband Charles and Don’s grandfather Kenneth Andrews .


Chelsea, who had a master’s degree in education, touched so many people during her short life. She cared deeply for her students and her colleagues. She was always there for anyone and was truly a bright star to those who knew her. Her family and friends, however, were the most important parts of her life. Whether it was raising her two young boys, a trip to Busch Gardens with family or weekends at home with friends, she was there with her smile and her wit. She died young, but filled those around her with a lifetime of love.


The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy., Powhatan, VA. The funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday, October 9, 2017, at Old Powhatan Baptist Church, 2202 Old Church Rd., Powhatan, VA. Chelsea’s body will be laid to rest immediately following the service at the Genito Presbyterian Church cemetery at 3105 Genito Rd., Powhatan, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on-line to the Powhatan Education Association for teacher grants at http://powhataneducation.org/.