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Robert Allard Obituary

Allard, Robert C. BALLSTON LAKE Robert C. Allard, 70, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Tanners-ville, N.Y. on March 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Bertina Garrison Allard. Mr. Allard moved to Green Island with his family at the age of three and was a 1956 graduate of Heatly School. He later joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. Upon returning home, he resided in Ballston Spa for many years and for the past 23 years in Ballston Lake. He was employed for over 30 years by the Bendix Corporation in Green Island as a quality control inspector before retiring in 1994. He enjoyed woodworking and decorating his home for Christmas. He was the beloved father of Catherine (Richard) Hall of Round Rock, Texas, Tod Allard of Schenectady and John Allard of Ballston Lake; proud grandfather of Jonah and Noah Allard; brother of the late Janice Rogers and Sharon Messick. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Robert Peters officiating. Cremation will follow in Albany Rural Crematory, Menands. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Condolence book and directions at: ParkerBrosMemorial.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2008.

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Charlene Yetto

July 10, 2008

Tod, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know that you and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Take good care.

Ajatshatru Dhawal

July 9, 2008

Catherine, Richard, and family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Manju and Ajat

KATHY TUCKER

June 30, 2008

Catherine,
I was sorry to hear about your father's death. I am thinking of you in this time of sorrow. I hope that you can find some comfort in your memories of your father.

Dhaval Parikh

June 30, 2008

Hi Rich,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and utmost prayers to you and your family for the loss.

Sherry Roberts

June 27, 2008

Catherine and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you have peace in your hearts knowing your dad is at rest with our Father in Heaven.
Respectively,

Conchita Fierro

June 27, 2008

Dear Catherine and family,

I am deeply sorry and sadden for your loss. Carlos and I will light a candle this coming Sunday mass in your father's name and will be praying for you and your family. Your father is in peace with our heavenly Father and will always be inside your heart...

Philip Kopach

June 27, 2008

No matter how long, life is too short. Sorry for your loss.

The Staff of Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home

June 26, 2008

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Fred & Joyce Reimers

June 27, 2008

Catherine and Family,
Joyce and I are saddened to hear of your loss but rejoice as has ascended to be with his Father this day in heaven. Let your memory of your father be with you always and bring a smile on your face and joy in your heart for the good things he has shared with you in his precious time he had on Earth,

Sincerely,

Cristi McDonald

June 26, 2008

Tod and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.

Randy Wren

June 26, 2008

Catherine & Family,
You have my heartfelt condolences.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Wren

Lynne Rousseau

June 26, 2008

Dear Catherine, Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May your memories of your Dad comfort you and bring a smile to your face. Sincerely,

Lisa and Andy Calcote

June 26, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and utmost prayers to you and your family for your loss.

Kim Brown

June 26, 2008

Catherine -
Please know that we are thinking of you and yours during this time. I pray that you will feel God's embrace through your sorrow.

Kim Brown and your friends at Gandy's.

Mimi Frezza

June 26, 2008

John and Family: My sympathies to you and your family at this time of sadness and loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Mimi Carpenter Frezza (from the Ballston Spa neighborhood)

Helen Poulin

June 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at your time and loss. Your entire team at work has you in your prayers, Tod & boys.

Annie Gerstner

June 26, 2008

Catherine & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
There are many people here at the Laboratory in Austin that are also sending their sympathy and prayers to you.

Marge Ghetti

June 26, 2008

Bob was a good friend of my husband. They worked together in Bendix for over 30 years. My condolences and sympathy are with his family and friends.

Sincerely, Marge Ghetti

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