EDDINGTON – Carleton A. “Sam” Tardiff, 70, died May 7, 2011, at a Bangor health care center. He was born Nov. 5, 1940, in Bangor, the son Of Walter R. and Rose M. (Bell) Tardiff.
Sam, as he was known, served in U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1962 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He served as a deputy in Eddington for Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office. Sam owned and operated Eddington Autobody for 40 years and drove a school bus for Dedham School. He was also an avid fisherman.
Surviving are one son, Michael Tardiff and his wife, Lisa, of Eddington; a grandson, Nicholas Tardiff of Holden; five brothers, Ronald E. Tardiff of Alamagoodo, N.M., Gerald E. Tardiff and Walter G. “Skip” Tardiff, both of Holden, Frank J. and Philip A. Tardiff, both of Eddington; one sister, Frances Vittum of Holden; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two sisters, Anita Lapan and Lois Vail; and three brothers, Vaughn, Michael and John Tardiff.
Family and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer. A private graveside service and burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bangor. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to benefit after school programs to Dedham School, 2065 Main Road, Dedham, ME 04429. Condolences may be offered at
www.kileyandfoley.com.