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John Picard Obituary
John graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI in 2011. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from The University of Marylands Robert H. Smith School of Business in 2015. He then earned a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification while working in banking in New York City. He had recently moved to Boston to work for a startup company and be closer to family.
John is survived by his parents, Joel F. Picard, D.D.S. and Sarah M. Picard and his younger siblings James and Emma. John loved all games and friendly competition, never shying away from a challenge. His passions included boating and fishing with his family, playing golf, tennis and downhill skiing. He also loved travelling, having recently spent three weeks exploring Southeast Asia. His love of music led to his learning to play guitar.
John had a zest for life and loved spending time with his family and close friends. He was charismatic, ambitious and had a great sense of humor. Like his grandfather, Dr. George Picard, John loved giving those whom he loved nicknames. His generous and loving spirit will be greatly missed.
Relatives and friends are invited to a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 2nd at 10AM in Saint John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 4-8PM in the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mount Saint Mary's Abbey, 300 Arnold Street, Wrentham, MA, 02903, in memory of John, would be greatly appreciated. www.oneillfuneralhomes.
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Richard Blazejewski
June 22, 2023
I never met John. However upon each visit to his father's office, Dr Joel and I would share stories of our children's
lives and college experiences. Dr Joel spoke of all his children with such love and pride,but he also on more than a few occasions asked if my son Andrew, would like to come fishing with John and himself. Dr Joel would speak so confidently how he knew John would make sure my son Andrew feel welcome,safe and comfortable while fishing on their boat. Sadly it never came to be,but John thru his father offered the gifts of his time,his love of the outdoors and his own compassion to my son. I will never forget this. God Bless you John.
Joseph & Marrietta Bonnici
August 4, 2019
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 22, 2019
Joel,
Richard(Sidla)and I are so saddened to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Liz Federman(nee Thibeault)
Richard Blazejewski
July 17, 2019
Dr Joel,
I just now heard of your son and your
mother's passing.I am so sorry and send out my deepest condolences. I always so admired the love of family you obviously shown in the times we spoke.The Picard family is in my prayers.May God bless.
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Sue Gurrie
July 15, 2019
Please accept my sincere sympathies on the loss of your son, John.
My thoughts and prayers are being sent to all the Picard family at this sorrowful time.
Jim Noble
July 15, 2019
Met John the day before as he joined up with us at the golf course for a round. Good player and nice person. He was really enjoying his week or so in Mammoth. Skiing, golfing, fishing every day. Living life to it's fullest.
Peter and Janet Gabriel
July 10, 2019
Dear Dr. Picard, Janet and I just found out about your son John and sadly about your dear mother's passing. What can a person say of that which is moving in your soul at this time of sadness. We did not know your Mom or your Son but knowing you knowing of the family you raised and still raising , our hearts , our prayers, our thoughts are given up to you and your wife and family. Our connected families through Mount St. Charles hopefully will help us through this time of sorrow.
Paul Carden
July 9, 2019
I first met John when he was hitting the tennis ball around with his friends and family at Abbott Run Valley Club in Cumberland. As a six year old he showed determination to learn the game and over the years he became a fine tennis player. John was more adept than most at whatever he chose to pursue. I will miss John, his kindness and his ever present soft grin.
Jeff and Annette Friedman
July 7, 2019
Joel, Sarah, James and Emma,
Please accept my deepest condolences at the passing of your son and brother, John. A family should never have to endure the passing of 2 loved ones in such close proximity. Your family has told me about John, and I am sure that he was as wonderful as they described him. I am truly sorry I didn't have the honor of meeting him.
Lori Grenier
July 5, 2019
Dr. Picard and family
I just read about your son John. My prayers are with you and your family. May our Lord Jesus Christ bring comfort to everyone.
Evelyn Zifcak
July 4, 2019
What a heartbreak...a young life ended too soon. My deepest sympathy Dr Joel and family. Evelyn Zifcak
Bob and Marian Gauvin
July 4, 2019
Dr Joel and Family, We cannot imagine the heartache you all are feeling. We want you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and know that your faith will carry you through this unexpected difficult time.
Shayne Youngclaus
July 2, 2019
Dear Picard Family,
I had the priviledge of knowing John for a short time over the winter in the Boston area. I met him through mutual friends, Brandon Yee and Paul Centauro. Over just a few weekends, he became a friend and someone I enjoyed to be around. He had a big heart for everyone, exceptional knowledge and cultivated a fun energetic environment for those around him. Full of jokes and positive vibes, it was hard not to enjoy yourself around him. He will be missed very much. My deepest sympathies for you all.
Sincerely,
Shayne Youngclaus
Michael Kim
July 2, 2019
Dear Picard Family,
I had the honor of working with John for two years at ING. He was by far one of the hardest workers in the bunch, always carried a great attitude, and had a keen attention to detail. It is clear that he was unconditionally loved by family and his close-knit group of friends. I will miss his smile, charm, wit, warrior spirit, intelligence, and professed love for county music. Please accept my sincere and warmest condolences.
Mike
Jacqueline Williams
July 2, 2019
We are so very heartbroken to hear of the loss of your amazing John. He was always so kind and just such a great person to be around. Our prayers are with you today and always. God Bless John, and God give you all the strength you will need to carry on. With Love, George, Jackie Brian, Kerrin & Cara Williams
Dorothy & Normand Blais
July 1, 2019
We are so saddened for your loss. Your family is our thoughts and prayers. May God help you in this time of sorrow.
July 1, 2019
Dear Sarah, Joel, James & Emma
May you find strength in our Lord during this time of great sadness. It is hard to understand why something like this happens. May your faith and the prayers of those that love you help sustain you. We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all.
Mark and Barbara Reed
Caitlin Marchant
July 1, 2019
Joel, Sarah, James and Emma,
Our hearts are with you all during this incredibly painful and difficult time. What an impressive young man John was! We are blessed to have met him and hope you can take comfort in the happy memories. Sending you countless blessings and prayers now and always.
Love,
The Marchant Family
Richard Potenza
July 1, 2019
Dr. Joel: John and Jackie going within days of each other; astonishing. Too much grief all at once for your beautiful family. Heartbroken for you, but hoping our prayers help to assuage your pain. Deepest sympathy, respect and affection to you all.
Emily Depault
July 1, 2019
Dear Joel and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
May you hold him forever in your hearts
God bless
Richard and Emily Depault
Bruce Fitzpatrick
July 1, 2019
To the Picards,
Ive known Sarah since I joined the pickle ball group at the beginning of the year. Seems like only a few weeks she brought John with her to join us for an afternoon of pickle ball. I had the pleasure to partner with John for a game or two. He was pleasant, engaging, funny, and picked the sport up quickly. Although he lost his life doing some thing he truly loved, losing a son/brother so young and with so much promise is truly difficult. My condolences to all of you!
DAVID SOUCY
July 1, 2019
Joel, Sarah, James and Emma,... So sorry for your loss, I can't begin to imagine your grief. Please know that you are all in our thoughts, and that we pray for Gods good graces to help heal your pain.
James Normandin
July 1, 2019
Dear Joel, Sarah, James, and Emma,
Our deepest sympathies are with you during the heartbreaking loss of your beloved John. We will miss him very much and share in your grief. God bless you all.
Floris Schorer
July 1, 2019
Dear Picard Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on this incredible loss. Having worked with John during his days at ING in NY, I got to know him as a very smart coworker. Always positive and happy, diligent about his work, and always calm in stress. But even more important a great guy, fun to have a beer with after work, and a determining asset for the firm's softball team! He was so excited to go work closer to home and family, we certainly missed him here. So saddened to hear from his unexpected, way too early loss. Wishing you strength in these tough times. The great memories all stay
Greg Theberge
July 1, 2019
Dear Joel, Sarah, James and Emma,
My heart is broken. Words cannot begin to express how much I care for your family. You have all been dear friends for so many years. I know that your faith in God will guide you during this very difficult time. John was such a wonderful young man who touched so many lives. He certainly lived life to the fullest. I could always tell that your children were raised in a loving household by the best parents in the world. I will treasure the time I was able to spend with him and the fond memories that they bring for the rest of my life. Karen, Kate, I extend our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
Tami, Ron, Renee and Ross Jacques
July 1, 2019
Dr. Joel, Sarah, James, and Emma. We are so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories of John give you strength.
July 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Joel and the Picard family. May you all hold John close in your hearts. So very sorry for your loss.
Peace for the Picard family.
Michael and Karen Saracina & family
Nancy Schmitt
July 1, 2019
Dear Picard family,
I was deeply saddened when I heard about John's passing. My deepest sympathies and condolences to all the family and friends during this very difficult time.
Nancy Schmitt
The Avallone's
June 30, 2019
Dear Sarah, Joel, James & Emma, my heart is breaking for each of you. Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of John. He will truly be missed by all who loved him. Please let the love of your family and friends help you to endure this tragic loss. God bless all of you!
Malinda
June 30, 2019
Dear Picard family, My condolences for your loss. May God give you comfort to cope with your grief and support to go on. Psalms 94:18, 19
Dr. Lisa Hilpl
June 30, 2019
So very sorry for your loss, may you find peace and strength during this time.
Roberta Revell (Green)
June 30, 2019
Dr Picard, so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.
Theresa Wedekind
June 30, 2019
Dear Picard Family,
I am so sorry about your loss about the loss of your son John. May God bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you
KATHLEEN MALLOY
June 30, 2019
Dr Joel and family. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son John. May he rest in peace.
This photo is from 8 years ago when John and I went with a group of friends into Boston for the Bruins parade.
Sarah Murray
June 30, 2019
I know we are all in such disbelief. My deepest sympathies for your loss. John was so smart and so sweet. I have known him since kindergarten and was fortunate to have many memories with him growing up. For some reason, I have this vivid memory of Sarah pulling me aside in first grade and thanking me for giving John a slinky. I may have been young but I remember how genuine and kind that was and it was that memory that always reminded me of where John's kindness came from. As a friend and classmate, my memories with John will be cherished and I will always remember the way he lived.
Carol Smith
June 30, 2019
I still can't believe this is true. John was one of my favorite former students: an excellent student, a class leader, admired and respected by his peers and by his teachers. I will remember his charm and his infectious smile. My deepest condolences to all of you - you will all be in my prayers.
Ken & Diane Biron
June 30, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son John. May God watch over the Picard family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jen & Diane Biron
Brenda Montague
June 29, 2019
Dear Picard Family,
May God bless you in this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.
The Montague Family
Sister Jacinta Anne
June 29, 2019
I went to High School with John and remember him well. I am now a cloistered Carmelite nun. The order is small but praise God we will endure. To that end, the community will be praying for John and the entire Picard family. Heaven is our home, may John now enjoy the gift of his eternal reward. He is not lost but only a prayer away. May the ineffable mercy and love of God bring you comfort and solace at this time. Blessings and prayers, Sister Jacinta Anne OCD PH.D
June 29, 2019
Joel, Sarah, James & Emma, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of John. Words cannot express what you must be going through. We will continue to pray for your family.
God bless,
Harry, Karen & Morgan Watson.
Brendan Combes
June 29, 2019
Im glad I can call John a friend. He was an unbelievably genuine and outgoing guy. I was a year ahead of him at the hilltop. Our classes at Mount clicked well, thats how I got to know John. We've all had some great memories with him. Please accept my sincere condolences for I will not be able to attend his services, I am currently deployed and out of the country. I cannot express enough how much he was loved amongst his friends and how he was a charismatic individual. The Picard family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Judith and Richard Jerrier
June 29, 2019
It was so heartbreaking to learn the tragic news that you had lost your Brother John. Please accept our sincerest sympathy to you, Emma, and your Family. You will be in our thoughts and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Love, Judy and Richard Jerrier, Naples, Florida
Michelle Généreux
June 29, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I am so sorry for your loss.
Louise Kelly
June 29, 2019
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Melissa McKee
June 29, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Picard family. May your faith get you through these early days and in time the memories of your wonderful John sustain you. Praying for you - Melissa, Jim, Tess, Kelsey & James
June 29, 2019
Carole & Ernie Gaulin, We are deeply sorry for your great loss, there aren't words that can describe the the depth of our sorrow for all of you, we will keep you in our prayers and close to our hearts, we just love your little family.
Lori McKenna
June 29, 2019
Dr Joel, Sarah, James and Emma. 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.
June 29, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Dr.Joel and the entire Picard family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Linda Fontaine
June 29, 2019
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Rene, Paige and Margaux Fontaine
Donna Ruggieri
June 29, 2019
Words cannot express the heartache that I feel for the entire Picard family! My love and prayers to you always!
Diane Grenon
June 28, 2019
Dr Joel, Sarah, James and Emma our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. May your memories give you strength. Love Diane and Rich Grenon
Kate Egan
June 28, 2019
Joel, Sarah, Emma and James we are so devastated for all of you and this tremendous loss you are suffering. You all have been in our thoughts and prayers all week and we will continue to pray for you. Jim, Kate, Victoria, and Ali
Kathy Langton
June 28, 2019
Joel, Sarah, James and Emma. There are no words - just please know we are thinking about you and praying for you. Much Love, Kathy, Peter and Colin
David Connors
June 28, 2019
Joel im so sorry for your loss such a smart young man. Prayers to your family.
Nancy Nicholas
June 28, 2019
Thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family
allen schenck
June 28, 2019
This photo taken while fishing on Lake Arrowhead in Maine. I told John at the time that in all my years fishing I never achieved the skill to catch a clam, and a freshwater clam at that. We had a good laugh and a lasting memory. It was a pleasure to have you aboard, my friend. My deepest sympathy to the entire Picard family.
Fr. Taillon
June 28, 2019
May the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his empty tomb be a sign of the promise given him at Baptism. Know of my prayers and that of all your fellow Holy Land pilgrims and of St. Thomas More Parish , Narragansett.
Cheryl Trottier
June 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Joel, Sarah, James, Emma and the entire Picard family. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Ron and Cheryl Trottier
George, Kristine, Julia and Maggie Kinnear
June 28, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.❤
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