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2019
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Michael Allard Obituary
He is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the end of the Vietnam War while being stationed at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, NY.
On June 14, 1975 he married his beloved wife Monique Fortin, who survives him. He is also survived by his children Eric Allard and his wife Jinky of Spangdalem, Germany, Amanda Olney and her husband Josh of Waterbury Center, VT and Ryan Allard and his wife Veronica of Surprise, AZ and by his grandchildren Ava, Ezekiel and Jeric Allard, Cooper and Addison Olney and Nathaniel, Kadin and August Allard. He is also survived by his sister Therese Tanguay of Newport, VT and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Reginald, Armand, Robert, Donald and Albert.
Michael retired in 2016 after 40 years in the electric industry. He began his career with Citizens Utilities in Newport and completed it as the Manager of Systems Operations with Vermont Electric Coop in Johnson. He had a passion for the outdoors and loved hunting and working on his land with his beloved wife and dog Jackson. He enjoyed bowling, going to camp and making camp fires. He was an avid basketball fan and deeply enjoyed coaching at the high school, junior high, and middle school levels, where he instilled in his players the love for the game. The health and happiness of his family was extremely important to him and he was eternally proud of his children and grandchildren.
Friends may call from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport where a mass of Christian burial will be
celebrated.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1080 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford & Bouffard Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
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John Hanley
April 1, 2019
I'll echo what Roger Cartee had to say. Mike was at the core of the '71 Sacred Heart basketball team that was the last Class I participant, losing to then-oversized Winooski at Barre Auditorium in the semifinals.
Andrew Major
March 29, 2019
Monique and family,
My most sincere sympathies to you and your
families. Mike was a part of my life in the past.
Lots of love.
Andy Major
Durward Starr
March 27, 2019
We were very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was our two sons, Greg and Geoff 's basketball
coach at Sacred Heart High School. He was well respected by the school as well as the community.
May he rest in peace.
Durward and Lorraine Starr
Linda Hovey
March 27, 2019
Dear Monique, Mom and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We think of you and the Fortin family often. Come visit us in Sarasota. Love, Linda and Anne Hovey
Rita Audet
March 27, 2019
Not there in body, but with you in Heart ❤ hugs Monique and family
March 26, 2019
Dear Monique;
It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Michael. I know at this sad time there are few words that can reach the pain that you and your family are experiencing. If there is one thing that I can share to help that is to tell you to think of the many lives he touched and influenced. We have been friends a long time and he was a good man and a happy one. He willingly shared his time, not only with those he loved but with so many others. Your children and now your grand children can take great pride in the legacy that Mike leaves behind.
With our heartfelt condolences
Moe and Tammy Jacobs
Jim and Deb Kinney
March 26, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeff & Linda Wright
March 26, 2019
Monique we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy, always had a fun story to tell and he will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences.
Sue and Steve Barrup
March 26, 2019
Our sincere condolences to Monique and family. May your special memories help you through the difficult days.
March 26, 2019
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
In Sympathy and Friendship,
Shawn and Heidi Santaw and family
Kenneth Tripp
March 26, 2019
Mike old friend, you will be missed by all. You were a great friend, coworker, and family man.
Thank you for all your guidance and for believing in me, I will continue to remember all you did for me.
March 25, 2019
Our condolences to all the family for your lose. As my HS basketball coach at Sacred Heart, Mike taught us a great work ethic, and he demanded that we always play as hard as we could We all looked up to him respected him as our coach.
Chris Brown and Family
Milton,VT
Brian Sylvester
March 25, 2019
We will miss you Mike. All the support and love to your family and friends.
Ken, Scott and Mike at his Retirement Party
Scott Rockwood
March 25, 2019
Kris and Mike at a work event
Scott Rockwood
March 25, 2019
Scott and Mike at his Retirement Party
Scott Rockwood
March 25, 2019
Scott Rockwood
March 25, 2019
Some good times with Mike Allard!!!!
Shannon Hart
March 25, 2019
Monique, I was so sad to hear of Michael's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.He will always live on in your heart.
Shannon
March 25, 2019
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Carol & Elmer Baker
March 25, 2019
TO THE ALLARD FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MIKES PASSING HE WAS A GREAT MAN ! SENDING LOVE AND PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY GOD BLESS AND RIP MIKE YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISS U :(
Judi Nelson-Spaulding
March 24, 2019
My condolences to Mike's family. He and Monique were our neighbors at one time. His children went to school with his. May God be with his family during this time.
Judi Nelson-Spaulding
Former neighbor
Washington, North Carolina
Dave and Sue Turner
March 24, 2019
Monique and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We cherish the times we spent with you, Mike and the family at camp and every time we got together... Mike sure was a great guy and fun to be around.
Mike, keep the cooler cold and full , we will have one with you when we meet up again!
Nancy Tanguay
March 24, 2019
Monique and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Nancy Tanguay
Tom and Colleen Bullis
March 24, 2019
We're sad to hear of your loss and we're thinking of you and your family.
Lisa Cordeau
March 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to Monique and the entire family. My husband and I enjoyed bowling with you both on Monday nights. Mike was always a joy to be around and will be dearly missed.
John Bara
March 23, 2019
Mike was a great guy and the best friend anyone could ask for. Life will never be the same without him and we'll miss him dearly.
Monique, Family and Jackson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We love you!
~John and Tammi~
March 23, 2019
Monique and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry for your loss.
Jane Blais and Mike
Denise and Michel Ledoux
March 23, 2019
Our sincere condolences to you Monique and your beautiful family. Sending you all our prayers and love be strong.
Roger Cartee
March 23, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I first met him back when I was coaching basketball at Sacred Heart and Mike was a tough, gutsy player who gave it his all not only as a player but as a coach later on in life. He was a hard worker who loved and cared for his family and he leaves many wonderful memories that will always live on with those who loved him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. God Bless.
Beverly Parker
March 23, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort and hope knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
Osowski Family
March 23, 2019
Dear Monique and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless you and guide you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you and God bless!
Osowski Family
Richard Turner
March 23, 2019
Sending you hugs. Draw on your wonderful memories together, family and friends through this very sad time and cry, cry, cry if you feel like it.
Theresa & Edward Fortin
March 23, 2019
Monique and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May you cherish all those wonderful memories that you had over the years with such a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Mike will be sorely missed. I pray that all of Michael's love ones will find peace and comfort in time. Mike has eternal peace with no suffering now and he awaits until the day that his love ones join him (hopefully not for a long time). I send our love and hugs to you all. Don't be afraid to talk about him, because he still walks among us, even though we can't see him.
Brenda Gravel
March 23, 2019
Monique and family, wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Mike and Mary Lou Jacobs
March 22, 2019
Monique and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking of you now and as time goes by.
Sincerely,
Rachel and Dick Powers
March 22, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Michelle Tarryk
March 22, 2019
I am so sad to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a sweetheart. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers to Monique and his family. I am so so very sorry.
Judy Little
March 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. So young.
Noella Heuer
March 22, 2019
Monique and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss
Nell & Wolfgang
Shirley and Dan Rodgers
March 22, 2019
Monique and Family. Our deepest sympathies. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Rockwood
March 22, 2019
Scott Rockwood
March 22, 2019
Scott Rockwood
March 22, 2019
Pictures of some good memories of Mike
Rick +Connie Eastman
March 22, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Scott Rockwood
March 22, 2019
Mike was a great guy!!!! He was a pleasure to work for and was a blast to hang with outside of work. I have some great memories with Mike, at his family camp snowmobiling. Mike will be greatly missed!!!.
jeanne bates
March 22, 2019
Monique and Family
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of one of the finest guys i knew. Cherish all your wonderful memories. I will always remember what a fun guy he was, and will always remember he being the only one to call me Jeanne Marie. I will miss that this summer. May God give you strength to get thru this trying time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy Chris and Jeanne Bates
LUCY LAFRAMBOISE
March 22, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lucy Neel
March 22, 2019
Monique and Family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
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