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Terry Lee Tardiff

LISBON FALLS – Terry L. Tardiff, 85, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavillion after a long journey with Alzheimer’s. His loving wife Pat was by his side.

Terry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (Arsenault) Tardiff; his five children and their spouses, Dean (Josie) Tardiff of Pierre, S.D., Karen Brown of Bowdoin, Maureen (Joe) Lucey of North Yarmouth, Aaron (Amalia) Tardiff of Portland, and Mark (Chris) Tardiff of Falmouth; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his loving siblings, Carole, Randy, Tom and Laurie.

Terry was predeceased by his parents Rosario and Virginia Tardiff; his sister, Lynn Hagan and brother, Dean Tardiff.

The family would like to extend its gratitude to the wonderful care team at the d’Youville Memory Care Unit & Andwell Hospice who helped Terry navigate his final stages of Alzheimer’s with comfort & dignity.

There will be a funeral mass for Terry at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls, on April 10 at 11 a.m. A private celebration of his life will be conducted in May at St. Cyril & Methodious Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations which can be made in Terry’s memory to:

St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavillion – Memory Care Unit, https://www.stmarysdyouville.org/ways-to-give/make-a-gift/

or to:

the Alzheimer’s

Association

https://www.alz.org/

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