Louis W. Hardy

Portsmouth – Louie W. Hardy, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born on March 3, 1938 in Ipswich, MA, son of the late Adrian E. and Lucy (Gentile) Hardy. Raised on his grandparents’ farm in Rowley, Massachusetts, he moved with his folks to Portsmouth where he graduated from Portsmouth High School. Louie served our country in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany and saw combat during his tours of duty. Upon discharge, he worked for Ford Motor Company, was a long-haul trucker, and owned two businesses in the Portsmouth area. Louie enjoyed building model airplanes, hunting, fishing, gold panning, building hot rods (his ‘34 Ford, 5-window coupe being his favorite), immersing himself in the Native American culture, spending time in the north country, and focusing on family and friends above all else. He was also an exceptional mechanic, Reiki Master Practitioner/Teacher, painter extraordinaire, and counselor to all in need. Surviving family members include his wife of 64 years, Ilse (Hess) Hardy of Portsmouth, who he fell in love with while stationed in Germany, and three daughters, Lucy Hardy-Miller, Diane Hardy, and Tammy (Hardy) Sullivan, all of Portsmouth, NH. He’s also survived by three granddaughters, Brianna Sullivan, Ruby Hardy-Miller, and Hailey Sullivan, and a son-in-law, Leon Miller. Brothers that Louie added throughout his life include Dennis, Phil, Jethro (Jeff), Christopher, Wade, and Billy. In addition to all these folks were an incredible number of amazing people whose life paths intersected Louie’s in all walks of his life, leading inevitably to them knowing and loving him, and his family. Last, only in this paragraph, are his fur-babies, Jake and Bella. Their worlds will also never be the same. Louie was predeceased by his parents Lucy and Andy, along with his childhood best friend, Paul “Sharpie” Dodge. Louie’s family will be hosting a celebration of his life this spring for friends and family. The date for this gathering has yet to be determined. Visiting hours will be held from 2-5 PM on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you have a tree planted for Louie by submitting a form to the White Mountain National Forest Plant a Tree Program by clicking here

Louis W. Hardy

March 3, 1938 - February 3, 2023