Elizabeth Mary Hardwick, 53, resident of Milford, NH, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2021 in Merrimack, NH.

She was born in Joliet, Illinois on November 21, 1967, a daughter of Anthony and Josephine (Fontana) Tochko.

Elizabeth grew up in Brookline, NH. She worked in the mortgage industry for many years where she met new friends and began to strengthen her intellectual abilities as a young growing woman.

Elizabeth was full of determination, motivation and courage. She had a way of bringing pure happiness to everyone who was in her life. Some of her favorite activities involved traveling up to the White Mountains (she loved the Kangamagus Highway). In addition to this, she enjoyed trips to the beach, decorating for the fall, running, hiking and spending time with her grand dog, Rosco.

In addition to her parents of Brookline, NH, family members include her daughter, Candice Thibodeau and her fiance, Jared Ayres of New Ipswich, NH; her sister, Patricia Greywacz and her niece, Charlotte Greywacz of Manchester, NH.

Elizabeth’s love, support and dedication that she had towards her family and friends will never be forgotten. Even during her darkest moments, she still always smiled and persevered. This remarkable woman will continue on in the hearts of all who loved her.

Elizabeth wished not to have any ceremonies. Instead, she wanted her daughter, Candice Thibodeau, to hold a celebration of life gathering. Information on that will be given at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com.