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Lucien Lessard Obituary
LESSARD, Lucien T.
In Folsom, Lucien T. Lessard, age 82, went to be with the Lord, passing away peacefully in his home on January 6, 2008. He was the loving husband of Claire Hebert Lessard, and will be greatly missed by his five children Ginette Johnston of Folsom, Luc Lessard of Carmichael, Francine Lessard of Weatherford, Texas, Pierre Lessard of Sacramento, Louise Tveten of Fair Oaks, and his precious grandchildren, Yvette and Ryan. Born in Canada, Lucien served with distinction in the Canadian Army in WWII and then moved with Claire and their young family to Albany, N.Y., in 1953. He started his own business, Frenchy's Barbershop, and became well-known by politicians, doctors, judges, high school and college students as one of the best barber/stylists in the city, full of story-telling, adventures, and jokes. Lucien always made time to cut hair for home-bound residents of nursing homes. Lucien was an avid competition marksman, competing and winning awards in State and National championships, and was a lifetime NRA member. He sat on the Board of Directors and was an active member of the Watervliet Rod & Gun Club and started a safety and marksmanship program instructing hundreds of young shooters and coaching them for competition matches. In 1988, Lucien and Claire's retirement to Maui was featured in the Times Union, and later they moved to Folsom to be near their children and grandchildren. In Folsom, Lucien and Claire's backyard garden paradise was featured in the Sacramento Bee, and Lucien shared his garden tips and cuttings with neighbors, friends, and admirers. Lucien will be laid to rest at Calvary Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum, 7101 Verner Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95841. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Chicago, Ill., www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucien Lessard
Yvette
June 3, 2024
I miss you grandpa.
Patricia Thibodeau Murdie
November 9, 2023
I´ve looked for you for years. Hope you are well my friend.
Patricia Thibodeau Murdie
October 23, 2022
I just happened on this and my heart is saddened. To Ginette and family I´m so sorry for your loss. Please know I think of you often Ginette. Pat Thibodeau (McCleary) Murdie. I live in Tennessee now, and would love to catch up.
Mary Holmes
February 7, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Claire and the Lessard family for the loss of a great man. Be assured that he's up there busy tending another garden like he can do well.
Christiane Dumas
January 28, 2008
I knew I had a wonderful uncle but after reading about him I learned I really didn't know everything about him. I was always amazed by his beautiful yard in Albany--wonderful grapes and delicious cherries, and then I walked into paradise in his backyard in Folsom! I feel privileged to have known such a wonderful man and to be his niece. I will miss his sweet smile and him teasing in his cute French accent. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Aunt Claire, and to my cousins. Love, Kiki and family
Nicole Tveten
January 25, 2008
Although it saddens me that I wasn't able to spend more time with Lucien, for me, his memory will live on, just as his flowers continue to return year after year. I always loved walking through his garden, eating fruit off the trees, and listening to him talk about his plants, like they were friends of his that he had longstanding relationships with. I will miss him dearly, and my heart goes out to everyone who knew him.
Irene Dumouchel
January 23, 2008
Dear Claire and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Draw strength from each other and know that Lucien's love for you will help you to get through these difficult times.
Denise & John Caldwell
January 22, 2008
No words can really comfort you and your family but please know our deepest prayers and wishes are always with you.
May his memory give you strength at this difficult time.
very sorry for your loss,
Denise (Gallant) & John Caldwell
Ryan Lessard
January 18, 2008
What I will always remember most about Grandpa is our woodworking projects. Everything I know he taught me, and almost all the tools I have he found for me at garage sales. I was 10 and we were building a chair one day, and we had put it together and stained it, but I wanted to put arms on it and he didn't. I agreed with him, but then a little part of grandpa awoke in me, and I snuck into the garage in the middle of the night and put them on. I love you Grandpa. Ryan
Jack Gallant
January 18, 2008
We wish to send the family a most sincere condolesence for the loss of your husband and father. from my daughter julia and son jesse who never meet any of you as well.
Richard Dumouchel
January 17, 2008
Un petit mot en français pour mon grand cousin Lucien. Merci pour ta bonne humeur et l'amour de la vie que tu as su transmettre au gens autour de toi.
Que Dieu te bénisse.
Condoléances a toute la famille.
Richard Dumouchel
Longueuil
Timothy Judge
January 17, 2008
"Breath in, hold your breath, let half out and squeeze the trigger."
I have always remembered Lucien saying these words to me as I learned to shoot. While I have not been an active shooter for some time, when I do get the occasional chance his advice is still helping me. However, I owe more than just learning shoot to Lucien. He taught me much about life and how to be good person.
As a friend of our family Lucien help my grandmother and was always there to lend a hand, an ear, a great story and even better joke. For that my family has always been grateful.
Mrs. Lessard, Ginette, Luc, Francine, Pierre and Louise please accept my deepest sympathy on Luciens passing. While not here amongst us in body, he will always be here in spirit and will live on in the values he gave to all of you and his grandchildren.
Jeff Tveten
January 15, 2008
I think that God needed help with his garden so he called Lucien. He had ten green fingers and was always planting or fixing something. I'll remember him as a humble man of many accomplishments and adventures. He seemed happiest when he got a good deal on something or was able to grow something challenging. He will be sorely missed by me and those who knew him.
Yvette Lessard
January 14, 2008
I'll always miss you and your jokes. You'll be remembered and we all miss you very much.
Norman Rosenthal
January 14, 2008
Clair & children....I was so sorry to learn of Frenchy passing. So many wonderful memories were brought back to my mind. I will now look for the movie I took of him giving my son, Randy his first hair cut.He will be remembered buy us & we hope he is at peace...but knowing him he is cutting hair in heaven.
Mike Glisson
January 14, 2008
I remember Mr. Lessard when I had the honor of being the best man at his daughter Louise’s wedding: After taking several steps down the aisle toward the altar, Louise said aloud, “Where is my Father?”
“Oh!” came the reply, as a man in a white tuxedo leaped to his feet. Lucien was sitting with Claire in the audience enjoying the sights and surroundings of this beautiful wedding. Amidst our smiles, he leaped out of his chair and scampered to complete his duty of escorting his daughter to the altar.
René and Lise Gallant
January 14, 2008
Lucien - you where alway such a great husband and dad to your family, we will always remember the jokes that you love to say, with out saying with that french accent that you could never got rid off, but made so nice to hear.
St-Pierre must have been at the door waiting for you with open arm.
Our sympathy to all the family
René and Lise
Samantha Ezard
January 14, 2008
Aunt Claire and to all the family
After reading Uncle Lucien’s obituary I wish I had gotten to know Uncle Lucien a lot more! What an amazing life he has lead.
From what I read Uncle Lucien had a nature you could not help loving, and a heart that was purer then gold. To those of you who knew and loved him, his memory will never grow cold.
My deepest sympathies are being sent to you all!
Gwen Walker
January 14, 2008
Dear Louise and Claire: My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father / husband. May you be blessed with many wonderful memories of your times together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Betsy Daigneault
January 14, 2008
Aunt Claire and family:
Just know that Uncle Lucien will be forever in our hearts and that all our love goes out to you all. I always think of my special aunt and uncle, words do not do justice to how much I will miss him.
Mark Swift
January 14, 2008
Dear Louise & family...Our deepest sympathies to you, your Mom & your entire family. Your Dad was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. We will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers. May God be with you & your family in this time of sorry.
With our deepest condolences, Love, Mark, Jean, Jason & Mom (Norma).
Diane Laurie
January 14, 2008
It will be the little things that you will remember,the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
With Loving Memories of my dear Uncle Lucien
PS - I will always remember his giggle.
Dad at our wedding 6-02
Louise Tveten
January 13, 2008
Dad - Thank you for all the wonderful memories that I'll always hold close to my heart. You were a good man and father indeed. You'll always be in my heart and on my mind. Love, Louise
Dad at our wedding 6-02
Louise (Lessard) Tveten
January 13, 2008
Dad - There are so many wonderful memories to keep hold of. You were truly a special father and special man indeed. Faithful to your family, hardworking, entertaining -- and you saw the beauty in so many things. You'll be in my heart and on my mind forever. Love, Louise
Rosetta Mascolo
January 13, 2008
Claire Please accept my deepest sympathies
I worked for you guys at frenchy's
we had fun telling all those jokes
with our customers
hope you remember i left 24 years ago when i got pregnant but never forgot you both.
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