"Dear Loretta -I will be thinking of you and your family this morningas you say goodbye to your dear husband and thepatriarch of your beautiful family. I am so terribly sorryfor your loss."
In loving memory of
Roger J. Menard
December 15, 2020
Roger J. Menard, 85, of Woonsocket, died December 15, 2020 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Loretta (Reith) Menard whom he married October 25, 1958. Born in Manville, he was the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Conway) Menard.
Mr. Menard served in the Rhode Island National Guard and worked as a meat cutter for fifty-five years, most recently for Stop Shop, North Smithfield. Rogersloves were fishing with his sons, Sunday dinners surrounded by his family, and numerous grandchildren, watching the New England Patriots, and sharing his home with all who entered. Traveling brought great joy to Roger, especially the trip he took to Europe. He was a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary daily. He leaves a legacy to his children of hard work and dedication to family and friends.
Along with is wife, Loretta, he is survived by ten children, Patricia Coffey and her companion, James Dauley of Woonsocket, Christopher Menard and his wife, Jamie of Waverly, KS, Shelly Tardif and her husband, John of Cutchogue, NY, Steven Menard and his wife, Anna of North Smithfield, Thomas Menard and his wife, Maureen of Smithfield, Peter Menard and his wife, Angela of Woonsocket, Douglas Menard and his wife, Lauren of Woonsocket, Patrick Menard and his wife, Jenny of Blackstone, Mary-Ellen Abramek and her husband, Brian of Cumberland, and Elizabeth Robillard and her husband, Scott of Lincoln; a brother, Arthur Menard of Cumberland; a sister, Joan Dombkowski of Cumberland; thirty grandchildren, Joseph, Elyse, Erin, Ryan, Jessica, Katie, Brian, Joseph, John, Justin, Tylor, Meghan, Joshua, Jack, Tess, Jordan, Kayla, Noah, Abigail, Christopher, Hannah, Emilia, Gabrielle, Sophia, Christian, Quinlan, Fiona, Connor, Alexis, and Julia; and seventeen great grandchildren, Jeyliana, Ebanee, Ariana, Madeline, Thomas, Laila, Madison, Lyric, Tristan, Lucas, Jackson, Maeve, Hunter, Destini, Natalee, Mirabelle, and Roman. He was the brother of the late Edward, James, and Gerry Menard, Pauline Plante, and Thelma Frankian, and grandfather of the late Aidan Abramek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:30 AM in All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket and may be viewed live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/35292064 Attendance for burial is private, but may also be viewed live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/94822845 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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"Dear Loretta and entire Menard family,My sincere and deepest sympathies to each and every one of youI am so sorryHe was the kindest and nicest man that always laughed, made everyone smile, and so fun to be around.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Lynn (Legare) Menard"
"So sorry for your loss.Chris and Nikkie Beauchamp"
"Dear Patty, I am so sorry to read about your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Gramps youve always had the best sense of humor, and knew that a little bit of naughty in life was a good thing! You have the most laidback, cool air about you that no one can beat, its both welcoming and calming and instantly makes everyone feel at home in your presence. Youre always in a good mood and never take life too seriously. I will forever hold your infectious laugh and smile in my heart. I am so beyond grateful for the incredible mother you gave me and the larger than life family you and Grams have created. You are a legend in every sense of the word. I love you so much Gramps "
"Dear Patty and family,I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It sounds like he was a lovely man and will be truly missed. Sending lots of love and prayers to you all.Sincerely,Roz"