Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Rudy Lessard Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, son of the late Henry Rudolph Lessard, Sr., and Doris Fearon Lessard, he was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran, small business owner, a state representative in Hudson, New Hampshire for 18 years, and a post commander for American Legion Post 247. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rudy also had a loving man in his life he called Dad, Robert Breton.
Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Nolin Lessard of the home; a son, Rick Lessard and wife, Michelle; five daughters, Kimberly Porter and husband, Daniel, Denise Lessard, Tammy Lessard, Jessica Nolin, and Monica Nolin; sixteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws, nephews, nieces, godchildren, and so many special friends that he treasured.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary.
webcasting of the service will be available at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
Visitation will be held 12:45-1:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at The Wood Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Jim Loiselle
December 14, 2023
Rick - Michelle & Family - our sincerest sympathies on your loss.
Jim-Marie & Christopher Loiselle - Londonderry NH
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650
Make a Donation
in Rudy Lessard's name
People and places connected with Rudy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Rudy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rudy Lessard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
