Robert A. Girard, Sr., 85, of Winchester and Yarmouthport, passed away June 28, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Virgina M. (Russo) Girard, and the loving father of Robert A., Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Marianne Hodge and her husband Warren of Tewksbury, Thomas Girard and Linda Bolmarcich of Nashua, NH and John Girard and his wife Mary Beth of Reading. He was also the dear brother of the late Madeline Hogan, and the devoted grandfather of David Hodge and his wife Mary of Wilmington, Christopher Hodge of Tewksbury and Kerrianne Girard of Reading, and great-grandfather of Gavin Anthony Hodge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Costello Funeral Home 177 Washington St. Winchester on Thurs., July 2nd at 8:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church 155 Washington St., Winchester, at 10 AM. Interment Charles Lawn Memorial Park, Reading. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Late veteran U.S. Army Korea.