Lawrence F. Giard
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Lawrence F. Giard, 92 of Winchester, N.H. died Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 at Cheshire Medical Center, Keene, N.H. surrounded by his family. He was born in Colrain, MA. on August 23, 1929, the son of Antoine and Viola (Bernard) Giard. Larry was a graduate of Western New England College with a degree in Engineering. He served in the US Navy as a submariner on the USS Wahoo earning his dolphins' wings, during the Korean War. He was married to the former Ruth Ainsworth on December 1, 1951. They were married for 70 years. Early in life he worked for Uniroyal and Digital Corp, then started his own business Valley Masonry in Bernardston, Ma. from where he "retired" in 2000. He enjoyed and was an avid hunter, golfer, and gun collector. He helped establish the Windham Community Bible Church in Dummerston, Vt. where he attended weekly.
He is survived by his wife Ruth and his children, son Larry and his wife Caryl of Bunnell, FL., son David and his partner Jan Mankowsky of Northfield, MA. and his daughter Donna Giard and her husband Geoffrey Alexander of Winchester, NH. He is also survived his brother James and his wife Janie of Bernardston, MA. and grandchildren, Stephen and Mark Giard, Kelly Nichols, Keri Gauvin and Kaitlyn Cardaropoli, five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Alan and his grandson, Sean.
Friends may call at the Kidder Funeral Home, 1 Parker Ave. Northfield, Ma. on Monday evening April 25th, 2022, from 5-7 p.m.
Graveside services with full military honors will be on Tuesday April 26th, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Evergreen Cemetery, Winchester, NH, followed by a celebration of life at Terrazza Restaurant at Greenfield Country Club, 244 Country Rd. Greenfield, Ma. 01301 at noon.
Donations can be made to the Bernardston Senior Center, 20 Church St. Bernardston, Ma. 01337 or the charity of your choice.
To send condolences or for directions please visit wwwkidderfuneralhome.com.