Joan A. Menard, 85, of the Village at Waterman Lake, Greenville, previously a longtime resident of Harrisville, passed away on August 29 surrounded by family members at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Pascoag, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dora (Herard) LaPorte and was married to Raymond N. Menard for 64 years. A Burrillville High School Class of 1951 graduate, Joan worked at various jobs and was an avid card player who was always up for a game. However, Joan’s… Read More » true passion was her family which extended to all relatives and friends at her many holiday gatherings. In addition to her husband, Joan is survived by her daughter Suzanne of Putnam, CT; sons: Richard and his wife Holly of Attleboro, MA, Scott and his wife Linda of Hingham, MA & Joel of Amsterdam, The Netherlands; daughter–in-laws, Jody of Wallingford, CT and Rose of Mapleville; grandchildren Raegan, Adam, Charlie, Justine, Roslyn, Allie, Brooke, Jenna, Jason, Alexa, Avanna and André; eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons Glenn and Craig and her son-in-law Garry. She was also the sister of the late Donald (Ducky) Laporte. Her funeral will be held on Monday, September 3, 2018 at 10 AM from the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave. Pascoag with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. Patrick’s Church, 45 Harrisville Main St. , Harrisville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Emerson Rd. Harrisville. Calling hours will be held Sunday, Sept. 2 from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd. Ste 3004, Warwick, RI 02886
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan A Menard 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Pascoag, state: Rhode Island