DUDLEY – Gerard R. “Jerry” Ricard, 67, died Wednesday, March 2, 2022 after an illness.
He leaves 2 sisters, Claire L. Verdone and her husband Thomas, and Christine A. Kokernak and her husband Gary, all of Dudley; 3 nephews, Jason Regis, and Tyler and Drew Kokernak. He was preceded in death by a niece, Renee McGregor.
He was born on September 23, 1954 in Webster, son of Gerard H. and Clairette A. (Martel) Ricard and first lived in Quinebaug, CT. He grew up in Webster and attended Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School in Charlton. He resided in Oxford for many years and then in Florida and Springfield before returning here last October.
Mr. Ricard was a specialist in auto body painting and detailing. He worked for Gervais Auto Body in Worcester for many years.
Services will be held privately. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski, Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster.