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Paul Rivard Obituary
Paul L. Rivard
Paul L. Rivard, 74, of Marysville, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2016.
He was born January 24, 1942 in Mt. Clemens to the late Orelius and Mable Rivard. He married Cindy Bryce Lester on May 2, 1991 in Las Vegas NV.
Paul owned and operated Paul Rivard Construction Inc. in Marysville and for many years operated Paul's Party Store at the corner of Gratiot and Wadhams. He was very active in the community and would be found many nights serving fish at the Marysville American Legion and Moose Lodge for various fund raising projects. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved spending time with his family.
Paul was a member of the Marysville American Legion Post 449 - Sons of the Legion, Moose Lodge #158 and Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3702.
He is survived by his wife Cindy; three children, Pamela (Erik) Wurmlinger, Paul (Sheri) Rivard and Lisa (Matt) Warren; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary and Danielle Miller, Paul and Kirsten Rivard, Keegan and Madelyn Warren; two sisters, Judy (Richard) Meinhardt and Elizabeth Hansen; and many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his two dogs, Max and Milo. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Thomas Rivard, Dorothy Couman and Peanut Rivard.
Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Marysville Funeral Home. A Scripture Service will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Rivard will lie in state in St. Christopher Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend James Arwady will officiate.
Memorials may be made to St. Clair County Allied Veterans Council.
To send condolences, please visit marysvillefuneralhome.com.
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Tanya Laudazio Lowe
May 21, 2016
Mr Rivard was a blast and I will miss his laugh. Sending prayers to his entire family. From my family to yours my entire family loved Mr Rivard and he will be greatly missed
Ruth Zimmer
May 11, 2016
Sorry of lost ,Cindy and Paul Jr.and family
May 9, 2016
Paul was a great guy,he will be greatly missed , I first meet him working at Jacks Tavern , I loved just talking to him My sincere condolences go out to his family , his son Paul Jr,and his daughter pam. With tears in my eyes,I will always remember him Jimmy D.
Ron, Kathy & Dustin Nedrow
May 9, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. He will be missed at camp.
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Kelli Amero
May 9, 2016
Cindy - I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I used to work in the office next to you at the bridge many years ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Mickey Bailey
May 9, 2016
Paul did a lot of volunteering and fund raising for Post 449. Thursday night fish fries and other projects were the things that he excelled at. He was also a good friend and had a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
arlene and Nick Webster
May 9, 2016
Dear Cindy,We were saddened to read that Paul passed away .We hope God gives you strength at this difficult time.
Dave Banyas
May 9, 2016
Paul was a good guy with a very Big Heart
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