Alexander Chenard

Alexander Chenard, 87, of Manchester, passed peacefully while holding his beloved wife's hand of 62 years.

He was born Oct. 3, 1921, in Carquet, New Brunswick, Canada, a son of the late Henry and Josephine Chenard. Alexander passed with dignity on Nov. 15, 2008. He was a veteran of World War II and served his country as a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force-Marine Squadron and was employed for over 25 years with SNET. He was a good neighbor and friend to all, and a dedicated member of St. James Catholic Church. He enjoyed volunteering with his three sons' Boy Scout Troop 362 and received the Bronze Pelican award. Alexander spent his days as a devoted and attentive husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Eileen Chenard; beloved son, Allen Chenard, his daughter-in-law, Linda Chenard; his daughter, Elaine Lupoletti, son-in-law, Roger Lupoletti; his son, Richard Chenard, daughter-in-law, Gabrielle Chenard; and his son, Brian Chenard; his grandchildren, Allen Chenard Jr., Scott Chenard and his wife, Carrie, Rebecca Chenard, Ann Marie Chenard, Robert Bennett Jr., Shannon Bennett, Michelle Chenard, and Elizabeth Chenard; his great-grandchildren, Trey Chenard, Thomas Chenard, Cameron Chenard, and Destiny Chenard. Alexander is also survived by his sisters, Clara Donath, Madelaine Hilderbraun, Millie LeBreton; and his brother, Henry Chenard.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at 9:15 a.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. James Church, 896 Main St., Manchester. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery in Manchester.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Johnson, P.O. Box 1446, Manchester, CT 06045.