Elden Tardie Obituary (1943 - 2024)

Fort Kent/Winterville Plantation - Elden “Frank” Tardie, 81, passed away April 21, 2024, in Yarmouth. He was born on January 30, 1943, in Winterville Plantation, a son of the late Alfred and Clarina (Soucie) Tardie. Elden leaves behind his devoted wife of 60 years, Marie (Riccio) Tardie, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, commitment, and many beautiful memories. He is survived by his three children: Susan (Phil Plourde) of Fort Kent; Catherine Tardie of Winthrop, and Robert Tardie (Lizabeth) of Willard, Missouri; survived by five grandchildren: Jonathan Ouellette of Madawaska, Alison of Fort Kent, Matthew, Mark, Makayla all of Willard, Missouri; two great granddaughters Alexis and Ava of Fort Kent; and sister, Nancy Myshrall, of Winterville Plantation. Elden served 8 years in the United State Air Force and left to raise his family in New England. His greatest joy was his family, being at the camp, and playing guitar. He was a spiritual man and a very humble man. Elden was a third degree knight with the Knights of Columbus. Elden “Frank” had a special place in his heart for all his cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to cousin, Stanley Saucier and goddaughter, Gail Burke-Myshrall. A funeral mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at St. Mary’s Church, Eagle Lake. Burial will be private and at a later date.