AUBURN — Rachel C. Tardif, 83, of Auburn died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Clover Manor Health Care Facility, following a long illness.
She was born in Lewiston on July 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Jules and Marguerite (Thompson) Tardif and had been a resident of this community all of her life.
She is survived by two brothers, Richard Tardif of Bangor and Guy Tardif of South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Georgette Tardif, and by a brother, Julien Tardif.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com.

Rachel C. Tardif
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