Sudbury Highway Foreman Dies After Nearly 40 Years Working For Town

SUDBURY, MA — A key member of the Sudbury Department of Works died last week after nearly 40 years on the job.

Patrick Tarves, 56, Sudbury's highway foreman, died July 13. He was surrounded by loved ones, according to his obituary.

Tarves was born in Marlborough and grew up in Hudson. He joined the Sudbury DPW 38 years ago in 1985, the town said in a social media post.

"Pat touched all of our lives in one way or another. He is greatly missed, and he leaves a very large void in our organization," the DPW said Tuesday.

A wake for Tarves will be held Wednesday at Duckett Funeral Home, 656 Boston Post Road in Sudbury at 4 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m.

"Pat was a generous man who would do anything for anyone. He was a sports fanatic, big-time golfer, and a Mr. Fixit kind of guy. He had a great appreciation for the simple things in life. His eyes lit up for snowstorms, ice pops, prime rib, and root beer floats. A hard-working, sweet, innocent man, gone way too soon," his obituary said.