1947 – 2013
N. Grosvenordale – Linda B. Menard, 66, of Morin St., died Sunday, July 28, 2013 in her sleep after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Gerard “Jerry” Menard for 47 years. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Theresa (Gravel) Duquette.
Mrs. Menard worked as a custodian for TourtellotteMemorialHigh School.
Linda loved candlepin bowling, making many TV appearances. She also loved playing horseshoes, going to the casino, camping, and playing bingo. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary.
In addition to her husband, Linda is survived by her son, Christopher Menard and his wife Elodie of Brooklyn; her brother Maurice Duquette Jr. and his wife Grace of Escondido, CA; her sisters, Lucy Raynsford of Danielson, Judy Lefevre and her husband Bob of Danielson, Diane Morris and her husband Ken of Escondido, CA, and Tammy Duquette of Rutland, VT. She was predeceased by her sister Marlena Boucher. She will be greatly missed by all her relative and friends, and her loving cat “Alex”. She also had a special place in her heart for her three “adopted” grandchildren Emmalena, Bentley, and Skyelar.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, on Saturday, August 3, 2013 in St. JosephChurch, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Arrangements are under the direction of the Valade Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
judy joslin and ken mitchell
i’m so sorry jerry. please accept mine and ken’s condolecence.
Delo & Jean Repose
Jerry and family; please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of Linda. We were so shocked to hear of her passing. God comfort you in your time of sorrow and put you at peace. Linda is at peace now. No more pain and no more suffering. R.I.P. Linda Menard
Deanna (Barry) Davis
Chris & Gerry: My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Joann & Rob Desrochers
Our deepest sympathy to Jerry and Chris on your lost Linda will be missed she was a really special lady. We’re here for you both
becki
sorry for your loss!
shirley houle
jerry and chris thoughts and prayer . may she rest in peace. shirley, ray, phil houle
Diane and ken morris
I am so sorry Jerry for your loss. Thank you for bein the best husband that you could be to my sister for all these years. God Bless you love Diane
Bernadette Quercia
I was so sorry to hear about Linda. We spent many hours talking and laughing together when she worked with me at school. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Joann & Rob Desrochers
Our deepest sympathy on the lost of Linda she was a very loving person who will be missed very much by everyone
Joel and Rachel Ladyka
So sorry to hear about Linda. You have our deepest sympathy.
Pete Boucher
Jerry sorry to hear about Linda. Our prayers and thoughts are with you- peanut
ann and roland bourbeau
So sorry for your loss had good times with Linda back in AO she was a great person rip Linda
Rudy & Sheri Bergeron
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you, Jerry, and your family as well. We will remember all the good times at the bowling alley!
Ann Gendron
My sincere sympathy Jerry.
Irene&Spider Dumont
To Jerry, Chris and families, A dear friend in Linda who could keep us going and laughing. She will be forever be remembered from her better days and all of you and Spider&I have many of our own. Stay strong and our prayers go out to all of you………R.I.P., Linda
Diane Cote
Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you Jerry and your family.
Gerry Dennison
Gerry, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Linda was a fine person and I am very happy to have know her. She will be deeply missed and forever in my heart.
Anne-Marie Gendreau
Jerry and Chris: Deepest sympathy to both of you and to all of Linda’s brother and sisters. I use to live next to Linda and her family in the sixties. Nice family. And later on in life my boys were friends with Christopher. Jerry, you and Linda made such a good couple. I remember how you use to dance so well with each other when you were young. Hold on to the good memories. I’m sure you have so much. Again, my condolences.
Anne-Marie Gendreau Putnam, Ct.
My sons and daughter also send their sympathy
Butch Briere-Putnam
Jamie Briere-East Killingly
Lori Briere-Putnam,
Joan and Fred Gaucher
Jerry and Chirs Sorry for your loss. we are sending prayers and your familys
David Duquette
Sorry for your loss Jerry.
Jane Ellison
My sympathy to all. I remember the tender loving care Linda gave her mother when she was at Pierce Baptist Home. She would visit everyday and bring her treats and puzzles. Such a wonderful daughter.
Tom & Karen Olszta
Tom & I send our sympathy to you and Chris. Linda was such a fun loving person, Tom and I were remembering all the times we shared together. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to both of you.Sorry we cannot be there on Saturday.