Leonidas A. Tardif

LEWISTON- Leonidas A. Tardif Sr., 71 of Lewiston died Tuesday April 5, 2011 at D’Youville Pavilion with his family by his side following a long illness. He was born in Lewiston on July 11, 1939 the son of Elphege and Loretta (Belanger) Tardif. After high school he entered the U.S. Marine Corps for several years. He worked for most of his life in the construction business building paper mills. He then worked for over twenty years at Bath Iron Works as a finish carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a very active member and past president of the ACME Club, Snowshoe Club, Franco American War Veterans, Amvets Post #33 of Jay. He enjoyed dancing, traveling to Canada for family gatherings. He enjoyed going out to eat at local restaurants. He is survived by his wife the former Nancy Nadeau of Lewiston whom he married on June 28, 1980; four sons Alfred of Jay, Leonidas Jr. of Adam Center, NY, Shawn of Stanton, VT and Clifton Tardif of Piedmont, OK; three step-sons Rodney of Waterford, Alfred of Lewiston, Michael Pownall of Oxford; Siblings Eugene, Roland, Reginald Tardif all of Jay, Elaine Melcher of Jay, Doris Horne of New Gloucester and Elphege Tardif Jr. of Wilton; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by family, friends and a special friend Terry Roux. The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Marguerite d’Youville for their care during his stay. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . NOTICE Tardif- Died in Lewiston April 5, 2011. Leonidas A. Sr. age 71 a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial service with full military honors will be held on Saturday at 3:00 PM at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Donations accepted in lieu of flowers to the family. Arrangements by the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home & Cremation Services 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.