Edward Maine Hardy

December 1, 1943 ~ January 27, 2026

ABBEVILLE-Funeral services officiated by Father Don Bernard will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Edward Maine Hardy, 82, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who passed away on January 27, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Casey Simon, Charles Row, Matt LeMaire, Justin Wilbanks, Cameron Cambre, Payton LeMaire, Justin Hebert, Austin Hebert and Bryton Gary.
Edward found joy and pleasure fishing, trawling, hunting, gardening and making wine. In his younger years, he traveled extensively, collecting memories of his adventures with his 8mm movie camera and vhs camcorder.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 10:15 a.m.
Edward is survived by his wife of 60 years, Johnnie J. Hardy; son, Edward Hardy, II (Laura); daughter, Dawn Hardy Hebert (Kent); grandchildren, Lauren Simon, Kami Row, Payton LeMaire, Elizabeth LeMaire, Michelle Wilbanks, Amanda Cambre, Brittany Gary, Justin Hebert, and Austin Hebert; great grandchildren, Ahni, Ellen, Harper, Mason, Hank, Bentley, Emmalynn, Hudson, Avery, Henry, Chloe, Vivienne, Colette, and Charlotte; two brothers, Etienne O. Hardy, and Evans Hardy; and one sister, Elsie Marks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne M. Hardy and the former Azelima A. Breaux; and his sister, Edna Purvis.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated cardiac team at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital for their compassionate care and support during Edward's final days. Their efforts brought comfort that will not be forgotten.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.