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Thomas Menard Obituary
WORCESTER - Thomas H. Menard, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Knollwood Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Shirley A. (Breen) Menard on June 1, 2015 and their infant son Richard.
Tom leaves eight children, Thomas H. Menard, Jr. and his wife Yujin of Browns Mills, NJ, Carol A. Esposito and her husband John of Millbury, Wayne M. Menard of No. Grafton, Kevin J. Menard and his wife Debra of Leicester, Diane M. Urban and her husband Jerry of Millbury, John D. Menard and his husband Alberto of Spencer, Paul F. Menard of Worcester and Jessica M. Roy and her husband Andy of Worcester; 21 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers, Emil and Robert Menard, both of Worcester and a sister, Lorraine Pardee of Worcester; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by three brothers, James, George and David and a sister, Lydia.
He was born in Worcester, son of George and Neva (Cove) Menard and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and served in the Army National Guard. Tom owned and operated Menard Electric, Inc. and later worked with his son at KM Kelly, Inc. He served as President of IBEW Local 96 and retired after 44 years as a member. He was a longtime and active member of Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Parish where he volunteered his time with Bingo, cub scouts and helped as a handyman. Tom was a cast member at the Disney Store and loved all things Disney, a passion he shared with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid walker and loved to travel.
Tom's family would like to thank the staff at Knollwood Nursing Center and the JHC Hospice team for the wonderful care they provided during his time there.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, February 22nd from 4 until 7pm at CALLAHAN FAY & CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. His Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 23rd at Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 600 Cambridge St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.Memorial donations may be made to Jewish Healthcare Hospice or American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA).
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barbara welcome-lamountain
March 2, 2017
it has been many years since i saw him we all lived on north fork st in worcester in the 1940s i knew the whole family we were all friends,so sorry for your loss
February 23, 2017
Jess, so sorry for your loss. He must of been a special person for he fathered a special daughter. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Pauline Trahan
February 22, 2017
Jess, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know how proud your Dad was of you. He would always say how special you were to him. He lit up when he talked about you. The memories I have of our Disney vacations with him will last a lifetime. You have 2 guardian
angles to watch over you and your beautiful family now.
Love you, Diane
Jess
February 20, 2017
Dad, you will be greatly missed. You were a wonderful Dad who made sure I was well taken care of. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. Thank you for loving me so much! Even though I can no longer see and touch you, I know you will always be with me. I love you.
February 20, 2017
To the Menard Family, Sorry for your loss, may your Dad rest in peace.
Chris (Sliwoski) Peterson
Paulette Zilinsky
February 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss and our condolences. Your father was a great man always smiling. He will truly be missed
February 19, 2017
Condolences for the loss of your Beloved Father
Sincerely
Anne Karlon
Chris
February 19, 2017
Miss you Poppy!
Cindy Gough
February 19, 2017
May your hearts and souls find comfort. Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Marie Stgermain
February 19, 2017
I will miss you uncle tommy you will never be forgotten
A Grateful American
February 19, 2017
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
In deepest sympathy.
Elaine Ullman-Johnson
February 19, 2017
Carol and Diane, my heart goes out to you at the lost of your father. His sense of humor I always remember and that great smile.Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Stubbert
February 19, 2017
The Menatd family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Thomas Baillargeon
February 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss may he fly with the angels RIP Tom
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