Ernest Julius Tidlund III 69, of Shutesbury passed away peacefully at home January 7^th, 2021 with his wife Cheryl by his side. Born in Northampton, MA on December 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Ernest Tidlund Jr and Eleanor Marie (Shaw) Woodard.  Ernie owned his own paving and construction company where he had the pleasure of working with and employing some of the best in the business.  Ernie was an avid gun enthusiast and had a love of old musical instruments, aside from his family his pride and joy was his 1937 ford coupe that he spent hours working on and restoring in his retirement. He is survived by his beloved by wife of 46 years Cheryl (Cleveland) Tidlund of Shutesbury, his daughter Jaime Wagner her husband James (Buzzy) and their five children Jake, Justin, Julia, Jordyn and Jessa, his son John and his 3 children Wyatt, Logan and Mason, his brother Bob, sister Kris and step mother Dot,  as well as many nieces and nephews.   Ernie also leaves behind a multitude of family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. Per Ernie’s request there will be no formal services.