"Deepest sympathies from my wife. Faith and I. We recall many times when my parents, Arthur and Dorothy Merchant spoke fondly of Dr. Picard. May God grant you peace in this trying and sad time."
In loving memory of
Jean A. Picard
August 30, 2016
Dr. Jean A. Picard, 87, of Pound Hill Rd., died August 30, 2016 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Louise (Beauchemin) Picard whom he married August 30, 1952. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Armand and Georgine (Valois) Picard.
Dr. Picard did his undergraduate work at Assumption College and earned his Doctorate at the University of Montreal Dental School. A fine student, he also excelled in sports. He was elected to the Assumption College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1968. He captained the Greyhounds in both baseball and basketball in 1947 1948. He later played in the Montreal Basketball League and coached the University of Montreal team.
After serving 2 years in the Navy Dental Corp, he practiced dentistry at the family office on Hamlet Ave., in Woonsocket for 41 years, retiring in 1996. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, the Rhode Island and Woonsocket Dental Societies.
For 25 years, he volunteered at the clinic at Mt. St. Marys Abbey. He served on the Woonsocket Catholic Regional School Board for 14 years, 4 of them as president. He was also the President of Fair North Little League for 4 years. He enjoyed golf and was a member president of the former Winnesuket Country Club.
He also found time to be an active member in Franco-American circles, a charter member of Club Richelieu, and also belonged to the Club Marquette, as well as Club Aram Pothier.
Besides his wife, he is survived by four children, Lise Laquerre and her husband Raymond of Homosassa Springs, FL, Suzanne Mulroy and her husband John of Wakefield, RI, Eric Picard and his wife Pamela of Ridgefield, CT and Nicole Picard and her husband Patrick Murray of Santa Monica, CA, a sister, Constance Benoit of Wakefield, RI and eight grandchildren, Richard and Stephen Laquerre, Katherine and Michael Mulroy, Justin and Lucie Picard and Nicholas and Matthew Zarchen. He was the brother of the late Dr. George Picard, Henri Picard and Yolande St. Germaine.
His funeral will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 9 AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Rathbun St., Woonsocket. Calling hours are Friday from 5:30 - 8:30 PM.
Tributes
"John was my dentist throughout my childhood and later on in life he was one of my late father's closest friends. He was a gentleman and a ""gentle soul"" who dedicated his life to his family, his wife, daughters and grandchildren. John was a competitive golfer who trounced me and my father in a couple of father/son matches. I am sure my late father was there to greet John as he entered the gates of heaven. With John's passing the world is a little less and heaven is even more."
" A Dignity in White Pedestal Arrangement was ordered on September 2, 2016 "
"Dr. Jean was my dentist when growing up. He was very kind. I saw him last year when out with my father (Jean Leo). Dr. Jean had such a warm smile. I include my father in extending these condolences to the family. My father had very high regard for Dr. Jean and enjoyed his company at clubs Marquette, Richelieu, and Pothier. Yolande Riendeau and father Jean Leo Riendeau"
"I had the pleasure of knowing Jean while I was a member of Club Richelieu. A fine gentleman. My condolences to his family and friends."
"I lived across the Street from the Good Doctor Growing up. He played Street Hockey and basketball with us kids all the time. He had a wicked slap shot and great hook shot too. He was always friendly and helpful. May God Bless and comfort The Picard Family."
"My condolences to the Picard family. I knew Dr Jean for many tears. He and Dr Armand and Dr George were long time customers. He was a very gentle man (except on the ice} He and I shared a love for hockey and would talk about the Bruins and the Canadiens whenever we met. He was such a nice man. I am sure you will miss him dearly. RIP Dr Jean."
"Our thoughts are with your whole familyWe always enjoyed as a child going to the dentistGod Speed"
"Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr Jean Picard. He was a very special man. May the light of Christ shine upon him and may he rest in peace. God Bless. Deacon Bob & Diane Lafond."
" A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Annick and Jacques Picard on September 2, 2016 "
"My wife Michelle and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Louise and all the Picard family at this most difficult time. Without Dr. John( Jean ), my life in dentistry would never have been what it is. He was a mentor, father figure, inspiration and true friend. Dr. Jean taught me about kindness, honesty, and most importantly, humility. His success in dentistry was measured in the number of patients he had and in the bond they shared. He was strong in stature but soft in voice and tempermant. He will long be remembered by those who knew him and loved him."