Compiled by Rev. Susan Murphy
Therese R. Tardiff, 93, of Springvale, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1931, in Sanford, one of twelve children of Leo and Olive (Bouchard) Vallee. She grew up in Sanford and attended St. Ignatius School. She was employed at Sanford Dress Shop and later at Tennford Weaving, where she worked for 31 years before retiring in 1993.
She married the love of her life, Robert A. Tardiff, in 1949 and together they raised four children and shared 46 years of marriage until his passing in 1995.
A devout Catholic, Therese was a member of St. Ignatius Church and then Holy Family Church and a proud member of the Ladies of St. Anne. She gave generously of her time, volunteering for many years at St. Ignatius. She was active with the Trafton Senior Center, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department, and the Red Hat Society.
For over 60 years, Therese cherished her home on Square Pond, where she made many lifelong friends and memories. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, playing cards, crafting, cooking and traveling. Therese was compassionate and caring, always the first to bring a dish to a family in need. Her greatest joy came from her family, her garden, her friends, and sharing a good meal.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert A. Tardiff, and several of her siblings. She leaves behind her children, Robert (Candace) Tardiff; Thomas Tardiff; Linda Martel and her partner Bruce Graybeard; and Anne (Jack) Garnsey; a sister, Jeannine Vallee; brothers, Raymond and his wife Jackie: Roger Vallee; her eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 5, at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church in Sanford. https://conroytullywalker.com
Pauline A. Trottier, aged 100, died peacefully at her home on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Sanford on February 4, 1925, the daughter of Fortuna and Rose Anna (Doyon) Aubert. She grew up in and around Sanford, working for Pepperell Mills and Sprague Electric. She attended Catholic churches in the Sanford area all her life. Pauline was married to Gerard Trottier and together raised four children until his death in 1998.
She was known for her huge sense of humor, always caring and supporting her family and being encouraging to others. Pauline enjoyed going to the beach, but her true happy place was the family camp on Mousam Lake, where many gatherings took place for family and friends.
Pauline was predeceased by her husband Gerard; her son, George for whom she was the primary caregiver; her granddaughter, Julie and her siblings, Blanche Camire, William, Lionel and Armand Aubert. She is survived by her children, Susan Jeannette and her husband Rudy; Estelle Jeannette; and Roland Trottier and his wife Sandy; her eleven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church on Monday, Sept. 8 at 11 am. Burial will be at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. https://conroytullywalker.com
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