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Hudson – Trooper Thomas L. Clardy, of Hudson, 44, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from injuries he sustained in the line of duty.
Clardy was working a supplemental patrol shift, called an Accident Incident Reduction Shift, with a goal of preventing crashes on the Massachusetts Turnpike near Charlton. He was processing paperwork for a motor vehicle stop in his cruiser when he was struck by a motor vehicle driven by a Webster man.
Clardy leaves his loving wife, Reisa A. (Freedman) Clardy, and their six children, Tyler J. Clardy, Gabryella R. Clardy, Lily B. Clardy, Emma G. Clardy, Eva E. Clardy, and Noah J Clardy, all of Hudson.
Clardy was born in Roseville, Calif., son of William R. Clardy of California and Kathy S. (Sizemore) of Utah. He was raised in Park City, Utah, where he attended local schools and was a graduate of Park City High School. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army for two years and transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps, serving 11 years as a Marine until being honorably discharged in December 2003.
He began his distinguished career as a Massachusetts State Trooper at the Academy in 2004, graduating in 2005. He was currently stationed at the Charlton Barracks and prior to that was stationed in the Sturbridge and Brookfield barracks. He was a member of the C.A.T. Team out of C-Troop. He was a proud member of the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints.
Clardy had many interests in his life, but his family was his passion. He was known as a dedicated and hardworking individual by his peers, and truly cherished his years as a State Trooper. He always looked forward to spending time with his children and attending their various activities. He will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, and for his ability to bring a smile to everyone around him through his great sense of humor.
Besides his wife, children and parents, he is survived by his father and mother-in-law, John and Linda Lombardi of East Bridgewater, along with his siblings, Michelle, Drake, Billy, and Tammy.
A funeral service and celebration of Clardy’s life will be held Tuesday, March 22, at 11 a.m., in Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson. Burial services will follow in Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Cox Street, Hudson. All who wish to pay their respects to the family may do so Monday, March 21, from 2-7 p.m., at Saint Michael’s Church, 21 Manning St., Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Trooper Clardy may be made to the Clardy Children’s Fund, C/O Avidia Bank, 42 Main St., Hudson, MA 01749.
