Tardie, Wilmer A., 83, of Caribou, on June 27, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Caribou – Wilmer A. Tardie, 83, died June 27, 2012, at Caribou. He was born in Eagle Lake July 30, 1928, the son of the late Eloi and Mamie (Albert) Tardie. Mr. Tardie served with the US Army during WWII and was a member of the Lister Knowlton Post 9389 VFW. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was also an active member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Tardie was employed as a meat cutter at Paradis IGA in Fort Kent, Sleepers of Caribou and retired from the Loring Air Force Base commissary after 29 years of service. He also owned and operated Tardie’s Rolling Meat Market in the St John Valley for a number of years.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Marianna Tardie of Springfield, N.J and Mark and Jennifer Tardie of Caribou; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sharon Berz of Caribou and Pamela and Joseph Mattos of Oakfield; three sisters, Albertine Nadeau of Sherrill, N.Y., Christine Lamarre of Plantsville, Ct., and Delores Tardie of Woodland.; thirteen grandchildren, Jean-Louis, Ulyianna, Indira, Adia, Sara, Susie, Destinee, Jasmyn, Mindy Leigh, Matthew, Justin, Emily and Andrew; three great-grandchildren, Christina, Matix, and Wyatt; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Tardie was predeceased by his wife, Doris (Cyr) Tardie, in 1999; a son, Michael; and brothers and sisters, Ernestine Lemieux, Albert, Elmer, Alvin and Gail Tardie.
Friends called at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:30 p.m. from the Parish of the Precious Blood. Interment took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Eagle Lake at 4 p.m. Friday. Following the service all were invited to a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Parish Center. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
