GRAFTON: Arnold R. “Arnie” Tardie, 83, passed away peacefully at home May 14, 2021 surrounded by the family that he adored. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Ann (Roberts) Tardie, his daughter Meredith Tardie and his grandsons Chase and Merlin Swett, his sister Nancy Myshrall, brother Elden Tardie and his wife Marie, his sister-in-law Pauline Tardie, his beloved niece Sheila Myshrall and his dear friends Robi and Peter who were like extended family to him and of course his cat, “Tabby”. He was predeceased by his brother Clayton Tardie and brother-in-law Pete Myshrall. Arnie was born January 18, 1938 in Winterville, ME and his roots were there. He joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and served for 9 years and was stationed in Korea. Following his military service he worked for many years as a Foreman in the Plastics industry before transitioning to MassPort for 12 years prior to his retirement. Away from work he loved the woods of Maine, taking fishing trips there with family and he was someone you could call to fix anything that was broken. Close to home he loved a great movie and time spent with his wife Ann. Arnie was also active with the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Worcester County Sheriffs Association. Please honor him in lieu of flowers with a donation to the Baypath Humane Society 500 Legacy Farms N Hopkinton, MA 01748. All are welcome to gather with Arnie’s family and friends Thursday May 20th for a graveside prayer service at 11:00am at Worcester County Memorial Park 217 Richards Avenue Paxton, MA 01612. A Book of Memories to share a special memory of Arnie is available online at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com