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Robert R. Menard, Sr.

January 7, 1945 ~ April 16, 2023 (age 78) 78 Years Old
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Obituary

Robert R. "Ollie" Menard, Sr. died Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Care One Millbury.  He leaves a son, Robert R. Menard, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, of Worcester; a daughter, Donna Rose and her fiancée Gary Martin, of Northbridge; three brothers: James R. Menard and his wife Robin, and Michael J. Menard and his wife Judy, all in Florida; David P. Menard and his wife Cindy, of Whitinsville; two sisters: Nancy Maranda and her husband Norman, of Linwood and Janice Herbst, of Webster; eight grandchildren: Joshua, Ryan, Sarah, Laurie, Robert III, Jonathan, Christina and Michelle; and 10 great grandchildren.  In addition, he leaves his former wives, Maryann Spiro and Paula Minichello, both of Northbridge.  He was predeceased by his sister Doris Roy.

A son of James F. and Irene (Nolet) Menard, Ollie was born January 7, 1945, in Northbridge.  He was a lifelong mechanic, always tinkering.  He owned Thunder Valley Motors in Uxbridge, where he built custom motorcycles for clients.  One of his award-winning creations was a feature in Hot Bike Magazine and he won numerous trophies for his designs and builds.  He was an avid motorcyclist and member of the Harley Davidson Riders Association and the American Legion Riders Uxbridge Post 33.  In his younger years, he enjoyed drag racing in Epping, New Hampshire and Connecticut.  During the late 70s through early 80s, he was the pastor at the One Body in Christ Church in Upton.

Calling Hours from 4-7PM, will be Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  Funeral services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
April 18, 2023

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Carr Funeral Home
24 Hill St.
Whitinsville, Massachusetts 01588

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

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