Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jul 12, 1938 – Sep 6, 2023
William Joseph Allard of Media PA, formerly of West Springfield MA, died on September 6th at the age of 85. He was a graduate of Commerce High School in Springfield MA and a veteran of the United States Army. William worked for decades at Adams and Ruxton Construction Company and was an active member of the AFL-CIO union for over fifty -five years. In his retirement, he worked for the Town of West Springfield delivering meals for their meals on wheels program.
He was the son of the late William and Helen Allard of Springfield, MA. His wife, Gail (Pariseau) Allard, of 42 years, passed away in October of 2020. His sister Mary passed away in 1997. He is survived by his daughter Kathryn McGrath of Springfield, PA, her husband Thomas and their children Monica, Noah, and Will. He is also survived by his son David of New York City.
Funeral Services will be held at Sacred Heart Church, Springfield on Thursday September 14th at 11:00 am with a burial to follow with Military Honors at the Mass Veteran’s Cemetery in Agawam, MA. The O’Brien Family Funeral Home in South Hadley has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
Read MoreWe never forget the ones who were part of our lives. RIP Eternally
Joe Breda
September 01, 2025 | West Springfield, MA | Coworker
Katie and Dave, I am so sorry for your loss! I wish I could have been there for you in your time of need! Please know that I´m thinking of you and your parents and you are all in my prayers ! Love always, Courtney (aka. Corey according to your dad)
Courtney Ansty
September 14, 2023
My condolences, worked with Bill many years. Great guy , always willing to help.RIP
Joe Breda
September 08, 2023
Single Tree
Laureen Bonin
September 08, 2023 | La Quinta, CA
A heartfelt thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
Den
September 08, 2023
Sending our deepest sympathies! Blessings & Peace Dianne Fontana & Family
Dianne Fontana
September 07, 2023 | Other
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked many years with Billy and have many great memories.
Peter DAmario
September 07, 2023 | Friend
If his family is any indication, then Mr. Allard was a an impressive man who raised impressive children. What a great comfort to them to know that he is now with his wife in the great beyond, while his children continue to live out his legacy. Love and prayers.
LAUREEN BONIN
September 07, 2023 | La Quinta, CA | Friend
To Dave and Katie,
I am so deeply saddened to hear about your dad! As I said to Dave and others have said, he is with your beloved Mom , where he wants to be! It doesn’t lessen the sadness but I hope it gives a little relief as he loved her so dearly! I will continue to pray for you both ( and Katie’s family ) and pray you both heal through the last few , hard years that life has dealt! May God bless you all!
I love you
Tara Ansty
September 07, 2023 | Largo, FL | Friend
