1923 – 2015

LEWISTON — Hectorette “Peggy” Tardif, 91, of Lewiston, died Thursday, Nov. 5, at the d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Lisbon on Dec. 2, 1923, she was the daughter of Jules and Irma Chouinard Hamel.

In 1950 she married Rosaire G. Tardif in Lewiston, and they celebrated with a Red Sox game in Boston. They made their home on Grove Street in Lewiston. After their kids were grown, they moved to Rochester, N.H., for several years, until Rosaire’s passing in 1978. After her husband’s death, Peggy moved back to the local area, and lived in the Lake Auburn Towne House for many years. Prior to her retirement, she worked for several local businesses, including the Bates Mill and Knapp Shoe. She served as a foster grandparent in Auburn for over 20 years.

Peggy treasured time spent with her children and grandchildren, and also enjoyed camping, Beano, playing cards, and especially poker nights with her family.

Survivors include a son, Michael and wife, Kathleen, of Poland; two daughters, Sandra Tardif Verrill of Auburn and Doris “Dottie” and husband, John Inman, of California, Mo.; a sister, Lila and husband, Ed Maselek, of South Paris; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences and a video tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com.