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Richard Girard Obituary
Born on January 14, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he married his wife of 49 years, Nancy E. (Churas) Girard on June 22, 1968. Together they raised four children, Richard H. Girard of Manchester, Laurie J. Eidt of Wilton, CT, Michelle K. Girard of Portsmouth, NH and Daniel A. Girard of Manchester. Rich delighted in their seven adoring grandchildren, Dominic, Colette, Madeleine, Emeric, and Amelie, born to Richard H. and his wife Jennifer (Thibault) Girard, and Christian and Allison, born of his daughter Laurie and husband Christian J. Eidt.
Rich was graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, New England College, Suffolk University and Notre Dame College.
A dedicated, respected and true educator, Richard began his career as a teacher at Southside Junior High School in 1967, was promoted to assistant principal and retired as Principal of Southside Middle School in 2001. He also served as President of the Manchester Education Association.
After retiring, he worked part time at Hannaford's Supermarket in Pinardville, after which he went into wine sales, rising to the position of Sales Manager for Perfecta Wine Company in Manchester.
Rich put his love of jogging and soccer to work as a certified varsity NHIAA soccer official. He also put his teaching skills to work, developing the association's first apprenticeship program to better train referees.
Rich had a passion for reading, the performing arts and movies. He was a member of the Palace Theatre and often brought his grandchildren there. He amassed such a collection of movies, his children and grandchildren often joked about him going into the rental business. And, his library was vast, containing many books from favorite authors Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy, among many others.
He also loved Star Trek, James Bond and Dancing With The Stars.
Rich was predeceased by his adoptive parents, Dr. Henri L. Girard and Inza L. (Richard) Girard of Manchester. In addition to the above mentioned family members, he is survived by his sister Ann-Louise Rukas of Puyallup, Washington.
Calling hours will be held at the J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home at the corner of Bridge and Pine streets in Manchester on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 4PM to 7:30PM. A Christian committal service will start at 10 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Mount Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum on Goffstown Road in Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or the Granite United Way.
For more information and online guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Girard
Larry Parsons
June 22, 2018
What a guy!!!! Had so much fun with him in Re Hab for heart. Never will forget him
Allyson Bodell
July 6, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are your during this say time. Call if you need anything.
Love,
Ally
MARIE-CLAIRE GRAVES
June 29, 2017
WITH ALL MY SINCERES CONDOLEANCES FROM THE GRAVES'FAMILY. MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU NANCY, MARIE-CLAIRE GRAVES
June 29, 2017
Rich was a new-found colleague and friend. We were just getting to know each other and truly enjoyed our time working together.
with a heavy heart...I will miss him.
Tom Steele
Robert Ricard
June 29, 2017
I had Richard as my science teacher back in 1967-1968 at Southside Jr. High. Sorry for your loss.
Eileen Boyer
June 28, 2017
Rich was such a great help to me, and such a joy to work with. I looked forward to his Wednesday check-ins. He taught me so much. A truly nice man. So sorry for your loss.
Gene and Eleanor Lariviere
June 28, 2017
We remember Rich, Nancy and the children fondly. We extend our condolences to Nancy and the family.
Gene and Eleanor Lariviere
Keith Herrick
June 28, 2017
Rich, you were an amazing guy. Thoughtful, helpful, creative and a joy to work with, you will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know you. See you on the flip side.
Sharie Webber
June 28, 2017
Rich will be missed by the entire Cava de Vino Family. We raise our glass to you Rich and know you are sipping some wine in heaven.
Sharie & Steve
Lisa Beaudry
June 27, 2017
Rich will be missed. We raise a glass of Chateau Beauchene, thankful to have known him.
Joyce Austin
June 27, 2017
Many fond memories of Rich when I worked at Southside. My thoughts and prayers foryour family.
james couture
June 26, 2017
Sadden to hear of his passing great man as a former student of Southside 83-85 and a co worker at Hannaford he will be missed!
Kathy Eid
June 26, 2017
I had attended the wine tasting last Thursday. Rich was great, he gave me a hard time about liking Blue Nun. If any family member would like to talk to me about that evening, please don't hesitate to contact me.
June 26, 2017
Our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends,
from all of his classmates and friends
Class of 1967 New England College
Gordon and Diane Cheever
June 26, 2017
Nancy and family, We are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. May your warm memories help to heal your hearts.........
Katy Nowoswiat
June 26, 2017
We are deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Girard's passing. He was a treasured volunteer. His presence and his helping hand will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
-Your friends at the American Cancer Society
Granite United Way
June 26, 2017
Rich and family,
We were so saddened by the news of your father's passing. You are all in our thoughts at this time.
~ from your friends at Granite United Way
Rebecca
June 26, 2017
So sad to hear of Mr. Girard's passing. My prayers go out to his family. He was a wealth of knowledge and taught me lots about Northwood Lake.
Joanne
June 26, 2017
I will truly miss seeing Rich come thru the door to the office with that half smirk half grumpy look. He had a big heart and we had some great conversations from talking about Dancing with the Stars, to American Idol to Bachelor to other shows we shared a common interest in like Revenge, etc. I will miss my free coffee/tea during football season when he constantly bet against the Pats and his team would lose....I'll think of you often when I'm watching the Pats win, when I'm drinking a glass of German wine and at Christmas when you would deliver the home made Bailey's. R.I.P.
Larry Parsons
June 26, 2017
Nancy & Family, So saddened to hear the passing of a good friend Richie. Will always remember the good times we had working out at the CMC Heart Exercise program. So many people are blessed by knowing Richie and his open smile and his infectious laugh. When someone you know becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.May he rest in peace. Fondly, Larry Parsons & Mike & Larraine Lencki
June 25, 2017
I am deeply saddened to read of Mr. Girard's passing. He was our science teacher at Southside graduating class of 1970. I still remember his wonderful sense of humor. And I also STILL remember herbivore, carnivore, omnivore and insectivore all these years later! Deepest heartfelt sympathy to his family. I am so sorry for your great loss.
American Heart Association
June 25, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Brian Carnevale
June 25, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy Rich. So very sorry to hear of this. Thinking of you.
Bill Klein
June 25, 2017
I knew Ridh as a soccer official . . . we served as High School soccer board members for many years. Rich was an absolutely wonderful and devoted part of the NH scholastic and sports community. He will be missed by thousands of individuals who's lives he touched. God bless his family during this difficult time.
NH Soccer Officials Association
June 25, 2017
Our deepest sympathies and all our prayers are with. Rich was a great asset to the NH Soccer Offiicals and greatly improved our program.
Jackie Porter English
June 25, 2017
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May happy memories fill your hearts and ease your pain. God bless.
Jackie English
Annie Okerlin
June 25, 2017
Blessings of peace and ease to you and your family. I understand now where Michelle got her desire to help others in such a meaningful way.
Craig Pierce
June 25, 2017
Such a shock for us all - Rich had truly become a fixture in our business - a real professional who loved all things wine. The wine and spirits community lost a member who furthered individual credibility in how he cared for his customers. I know everyone joins me in sharing our deepest condolences to Rich's family, who collectively and individually meant so very much to him.
Laura Lambert
June 25, 2017
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
We remember Rich's great sense of humor.
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