Henry M. Menard Jr.

Henry M. Menard Jr. 1934-2011 ADAMS Mr. Henry M. Menard Jr., 77, of 4 Columbia St. Adams, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Williamstown Commons. He was born in Adams, on January 29, 1934 a son of the late Henry M. and Alice Oslizio Menard Sr. He attended schools in Adams, Ma. Henry was a decorated Veteran of the U.S. Army; Tank Corp. 1955 -1957 and was longtime member of the Adams National Guards with the rank of sergeant first class. He was employed at General Electric Co, in Pittsfield for several years and was later employed for 15 years at Mt. Greylock Regional High School in the Maintenance Dept. He was also employed at the Orchards in Williamstown for 7 years, retiring in 1993 because of health problems. Mr. Menard was the New England Gold Glove Champion in 1959 and 1960. In his younger years he enjoyed painting with his longtime friend the late John Maziarz. He was an avid sportsman and loved to fish. He was an active volunteer for the Youth Outdoors program and coached youth girl's basketball first for St. Thomas Church and from 1992-1997 for the Adams Police Association League and a member of The Adams America Legion Post 160. Survivors include his daughter, Debra Ann Medress and her husband, Lewis, of ChulaVista , Calif. and two sons Paul Menard of Pawcatuck, Conn., and James Menard of Pittsfield. He is also survived by a sister, Jane Burdick and her husband, William, of Adams and two grandsons, Jason James Rouelle and Bryce Jackson Menard of North Adams. The family would like to thank the staff at the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire for their care and support. FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Eastlawn Cemetery Williamstown, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire or to the Adams Youth Outdoor Program through the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapel, 521 West Main Street, North Adams