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Andre Savard Obituary
After college, he was in Basic Training Officer's School in Ft. Benning, Ga. He was on active duty as an U.S. Army infantry officer for two years, then transferred to the Army Reserve, attaining the rank of major.
In the meantime, he started in the family business, Savard Bros. Inc., located in downtown New London. Upon closing the store in January 1984, he took a management position with the Brown Shoe Co., retiring in April 1994. He also was a substitute teacher in the Waterford School system until he was 88 years old.
He met his wife, Joan Mugovero, while selling shoes in his father's store. They were married Oct. 5, 1957. Joan passed in April 2022. He is also predeceased by Jacqueline (Savard) Sommer and Nicole Savard. Andre is survived by his four children: Kathy Archambault, Ellen (and David) Lucoff, Susan (and Harold) Daniels and Bill Savard. He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Kristen, Matthew (and Chelsea) and Cody (and Elana) Chapman, Lindsay (Chapman) Bollenbach (and Ryan), Stephanie Daniels and Griffen Archambault; and six great-grandchildren.
Andre was an avid reader and also wrote many poems for relatives and friends' special occasions. One of his favorite things was meeting "the guys" for coffee each morning at McDonald's. He was also a huge Mets fan and enjoyed watching football and golf.
We want to thank Beechwood Health and Rehabilitation Center for all their wonderful care and support. There will only be a private family gathering at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andre Savard
ALEXANDER JORDAN
July 7, 2025
To the Savard and Mugovero families,
My wife Carolyn and I, extend our deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your patriarch , Andre. I am Alexander Jordan, known in the family as "Sandy", Joanies' first cousin. I was a teenager when Joanie introduced him to our family. I was very interested in this older guy who somehow had won the favor of a much loved cousin and while I didn't have a vote in the matter I wanted to make sure he measured up to be Joanie's husband. So I started my personal vetting of Andre from that first day all the way through many years of their marriage, long after my leaving New London.
Needless to say to those who knew and loved him, Andre measured up and exceeded my absurbly high standards and became one of my favorite husbands of my many cousins. He was friendly, funny, thoughtful, accomplished and filled the room with his personality when he entered any gathering. He had recently completed his active duty tour as an Army officer and was serving in the Army Reserve. That alone put him well up on my list of people to aspire to emulate since my long time goal was to serve in the Navy.
But Andre was much more than a recently released Army officer and while we didn't have many opportunities to be together I came to admire him for the lively, sincere and lovable person that he was and shall always remember the happy times when I was with him and Joanie. God bless him. Sandy and Carolyn Jordan
Merin
July 1, 2025
.... When I think back to adults that made a difference in my life growing up Andre is right up there. His humor, his sage advice & his ability to care about you no matter what was something I have never forgotten. I am certain that countless students will see his photo & immediately feel the same. He was certainly a special educator & human. He spoke so highly of his family, always. I am sorry for your loss.
Ernie Cox
June 21, 2025
My sincere condolences to your family at this sad time. I will treasure our friendship of 60+ years and all the fond memories of family gatherings, Florida trips and many visits through the years. Rest in peace along with my best friend. I love you all, Ern Babe
Kimberly Daly
June 20, 2025
I worked for Andre at the Naturalizer Shoe Store/ Crystal Mall. He was a very kind and patient man. Wonderful boss!
Debbie Carson
June 18, 2025
Kathy so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Let your memories keep his memory alive
Ray Bogue
June 18, 2025
I´m sorry for your loss. I know my father enjoyed hanging out with Andre and playing cards with the group. He will be missed.
Dodie Hightower
June 18, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear of Andre´s passing.
We worked at Waterford High School together.
He was a good man, full of enthusiasm.
My condolences to your family.
He will be missed.
Karen Foley
June 18, 2025
Dear Kathy,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are thinking of you all. Take care.
Karen
Richard Caulkins
June 18, 2025
Our condolences on the loss
Althea, Micaela and Rick Caulkins
Kris Nickerson
June 18, 2025
Kathy,
I'm sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Cindy Weiss
June 18, 2025
Dearest Kathy,
I´m holding you and your family in an abundance of prayer. Your dad was such an amazing man with many major accomplishments and successes (The most important one was his family). He was a true blessing to so many.
Andre was my dad`s best friend. His loss is palpable.
Your Dad thought the world of you and your family. He talked about you with such pride and love. I feel honored to have known him. I hope that your memories provide comfort. This great man lived a wonderful long life and can now rest in peace.
Pat Crawford
June 18, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss. As a teenager I worked for Andre at the store. Even after I was married he would ask me to work during sales. He was such a funny man and so kind.
Suzanne Sheaffer Williams
June 18, 2025
Kathy and family,
I want to extend my sincere sympathy with the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. What a full life he had ! May your many memories bring you comfort when you need them most
Suzanne Sheaffer Williams
Dave Fairman
June 18, 2025
Rest in Peace Andre
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