1939 – 2021
Dayville – Robert E. Girard, Sr., 81, of Alexanders Lake, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at home. He was the loving husband of Estelle (Benoit) Girard. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Lannon) Girard.
Mr. Girard was a graduate of Putnam High School. After graduation Robert enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1957 to 1961 aboard the U.S.S. Amphion. After returning home from the Navy, he attended barber school at the Albert Prince Technical School. Upon graduation he worked as a barber for Rocky Champeault until opening Bob’s Barber Shop in Putnam retiring in 2017 after 50 years of faithful service to his customers.
On May 30, 1964, in St. Mary Church of the Visitation he was united in marriage to the former Estelle Benoit.
Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus Cargill Council and the Putnam Lodge of Elks. He enjoyed fishing and his beloved Alexanders Lake where he has resided since 1985.
Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Estelle Girard; his children, Karen Edgar and her husband David of Avon and Robert Girard, Jr. and his partner, Ellen Corsell of Kent; his sister Denise Crabtree of Dayville; and his grandchildren, Ryan, Taylor, and Evan Edgar.
All services will be handled privately by the family. Cremation services have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
rhea Lynch
Estelle I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I will always remember his crazy laugh and good times at Pulaski’s.
Mike and JoanneCoderre
Estelle & family, so sorry to read of Bob’s passing. It was always nice to run into you two and share a smile, talk and a laugh. Hope all good memories you have will help you and your family through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With our sympathy, Mike & Joanne
Bernie & Janice Phaneuf
We send our love and heartfelt sympathy to Estelle, Karen, Robbie and grandchildren on the passing of Bob. He was loved and liked by all who knew him.
Diane Bates
Estelle
I am so, so sorry for your loss. May love of family and friends and good memories help you through this difficult time.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Diane
Raymond
Bob was certainly a very special person, always willing to help anyone whenever and wherever there was a need. He had a warm personality, gentle spirit and fun-loving approach to life. The best way to remember Bob will be to share with others the goodness that he was in our lives. In that way Bob will even touch the lives of people who never knew him.
Bob, thank you for being all that you were and yet are!! Your good work here on earth is done. So rest peacefully in the loving embrace of your friend and brother, Jesus Christ.
Sandy & Lloyd Walling
Our Sincere Sympathy to you and your family Estelle
Wendy Dawley
My heart breaks for your loss. Tim and I send our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Mark
Aunt Estelle , karen and Robby , may uncle bob rest in piece in heaven till we all meet him there again someday! I reminisce or the old days on wood side street when we would all get together and have good times. Boy does time fly by. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Your dad was an awesome guy. Always smiling! His laugh was awesome ! He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My heart is with you all!
God speed uncle Bob!! See you on the other side.
Tricia Blunt
Dear Karen and family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Im sure you have wonderful memories that you will always treasure.
Sending you prayers and well wishes.
Janice Benoit
Estelle and family, we send our condolences to you. We are so very sorry for your loss. P lease know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Roland and Janice Benoit.
The DiStefano Family
Thank you, Bob, for always welcoming us to your home as if we were family. Boat rides around the lake at the end of the day, with you at the helm, will be a favorite forever memory. You were a blessing to Estelle, Karen and Rob, and to all who knew you. Rest in heavenly peace.
Denise Couture
Estelle. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was wonderful and glad you we both able to come on my trips to Atlantic City. He will be missed
Paul Desautels
My condolances go out to Estelle and family. I had not seen Bob since his retirement. I knew Bob as a fellow K of C member and my barber for many years; someone with a ready smile for everyone.
Theresa L Guertin
Estelle & family,
My condolences to all of your family for the loss of Bob. Sending prayers and hugs. God bless and support you in your time of grief.
Bill and Virginia Meehan
Dear Estelle,
We want to extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of Bob. He will be greatly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kathy and Bill Zamagni
Dear Estelle, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a treasure. May your favorite memories sustain you and your family at this time. You are remembered in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy K
Leeann Dusseault
Astelle I am so sad to hear this. Love you and will try to connect in next couple of days. Love Lee Ann
Judy Haines
I am so sorry he has passed. We will all miss him here on the lake
Lois Latraverse
Estelle and family,
I am so very sorry to have heard of Bob’s passing. You are in my thoughts as you begin the difficult journey of grief and daily living without the man who has been with you throughout the last 56 years. Please know that you can call on me if you have any questions or just for support in the coming days, weeks, or months. Warmly, Lois Latraverse
Lorraine Bazinet
Dear Estelle
So sorry to hear the news of Bob’s passing. Having been brought up living across the street from him I have known him all my life. Always had a smile for everyone. You now have a special angel looking down on you. Condolences to your entire family and his sister Denise and Walt.
Christina Tyler
Estelle and Family….We are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We have been blessed to have spent some time with him over the years at the lake. He was indeed a special person that loved his family, friends, and life. His laugh and loving spirit will be remembered. With love – Chris and Bryce
Susan S Johnston
Dear Estelle, Karen, Rob and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time and wishing you the healing power
of many beautiful memories of Bob as a husband, father , grandfather and
friend to all that new him.
Fondly
Susan and Mark Johnston
Marc Coderre
Estelle and Denise,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Praying for you and your family. My sincere condolences.
Marc Coderre
Omer & Joyce Duff
Dear Estelle, we send our sympathy to you and your family. So sorry to hear the news. He will surely missed at the lake. You are in our prayers. God Bless!
Tim and Wilma Jordan
Estelle, Tim and I are so sorry to hear you lost Bob. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Tim and Wilma Jordan
Kathy & Richard Naumann
Our deepest sympathies go out to Estelle and family. We are so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing and will always hold on to the memories of you both celebrating your most joyous occasions with us at the Inn at Woodstock Hill.
Bob’s boisterous laugh will linger forever.
Kathy and Richard Naumann
Richard and Greta Winslow
Estelle, Greta and I were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Such great memories of growing up with him in Putnam and hanging out at Henry’s. He will be sorely missed by all members of our 57’ High School class. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
All our love, Dick and Greta
Cheryl Smith & Geoff Wheaton
We are so sorry to hear about Bob.
Susan Miour
Estelle, So sorry for your loss. I will rpay for your strength.
Bill and Kathy Espinosa
Estelle and family,
So very sorry to read of Bob’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely.
Bill and Kathy Espinosa
Michele Fall
Dear Estelle & Family,
We’re saddened by the news of Bob’s passing.
May your faith bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Michael and Michele Fall