Diana Alisa (Gerrard) Tardiff

BATH – Diana (Didi) Alisa (Gerrard) Tardiff, 67, of Bath passed away unexpectedly at MMC on Dec. 16, 2025, with her sons and sisters by her side.

Didi was born on Sept. 17, 1958, in Augusta, , the daughter of Martin S. Gerrard and Norma S, Gerrard. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School class of 1978. She was currently employed by Mrs. O’s Service Company and was a former childcare worker at the Bath YMCA for many, many years. She had great love for the children she cared for during her time at the Y. She was very fond of the friendships she made with her co-workers both at Mrs. O’s and the YMCA. Diana was grateful for the special friendship she had over the past few years with her boss Liz. Diana enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a passion for lawn sales and shopping at Goodwill. She enjoyed camping trips and days at the ocean.

She is survived by her sons, Richard N. Tardiff II and his wife Shelley and their daughters, Elizabeth, Casey, Sophia and Alisa, of Travelers Rest, SC;, as well as five great- grandchildren: her son Josh Tardiff and wife Amberlyn and their daughters Mia and Maddy of Wiscasset: her son Donald Joseph Anderson of Bath; h.er siblings, brother Darrell Gerrard and fiancé Melanie Bridges of Augusta, sister Deana Tardiff and partner Troy Beane of Chelsea, brother Danal Gerrard and wife Robin of Whitefield, sister Darcie Verrill and partner Chris Smith of Vienna.

Aunt Didi will be greatly missed by her nieces, Kellie Coates, Amanda Perkins, Danielle Gerrard and nephews Eric Tardiff, Zack Gerrard and Mitchell Gerrard; as well as several great-nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousin, extended family and friends.

Diana is predeceased by her grandparents, parents and oldest sister Deborah Gerrard and a nephew Shawn Allen Gerrard.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.