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Stephen L. Tardy
September 13, 2019

Obituary

Wolfeboro-----Stephen L. Tardy, 61 formerly of Gilford and Laconia, NH passed away at Genesis Wolfeboro Bay on Friday, September 13, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with liver disease and pancreatic cancer. His love and companion, Phyllis MacDonald was at his side. Hospice Compassus, and the nursing staff from Genesis Wolfeboro Bay lovingly cared for Stephen and tenderly assisted him with his final journey on earth.

Stephen was born in Laconia on June 27, 1958, the loving son of the late Elwin Tardy and Gay Fournier Tardy from Gilford, NH. Stephen was raised in Gilford and graduated from Gilford High School in 1976. After graduating, he spent time in Boston working as a roofer. While there he attended classes at Boston Culinary Art School where he honed his skills and love of cooking.

Stephen was a former employee in sales at ZSK Embroidery Machines in Franklin, NH, was a foreman at Bergen Patterson in Laconia, NH, and was Production Manager at the Bristol Crutch Factory. Prior to his failing health, he was the primary caregiver for his dear mother.

Stephen was a quiet and gentle soul with compassion for people and animals alike. He loved being outdoors with nature enjoying wildlife and doing yard work and gardening. He also enjoyed woodworking and was a fine craftsman. “Tinkering” in the garage fixing things for friends and family and cooking a meal for all to enjoy was his pleasure. Stephen appreciated the little things in life; the smell of a pot of stew simmering on the stove, the sounds of the ocean, the sun shimmering on the lake, the solitude of fishing, the unfolding of a flower, ripe vegetables in the garden, the chirp of a bird, the purr of a cat and the “welcoming bark” and wagging tail of his little Yorkie, Tucker. He was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and during baseball season, Stephen's “quiet nature” took a vacation.

Stephen leaves behind his long-term companion, Phyllis MacDonald and her family, his son Kyle Tardy from Gilford, his brothers Michael Tardy from Gilford, NH and John Tardy from Valrico, Florida and their families, his sister Elaine Tardy Morel from Laconia, NH and her family.

There will be no calling hours.

Interment will be at a later date in the cremation garden at Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro, NH.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Stephen's memory to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 where they lovingly cared for and later found a home for his little Yorkie, Tucker, when sadly he could no longer be cared for at home.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-4300