Robert R. Menard, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Delphis and Diana (Bouchard) Menard, he was a resident of Westport since 1970. Mr. Menard graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1970. Prior to retirement in 1996, he was a teacher for the Fall River School Department. He was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites of Barrington, RI. His passion in life was serving his God and church. He enjoyed biking, hiking and traveling, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include a son: Christopher D. Menard and his fiancé Mary Ann Morris of Dartmouth; a daughter: Jessica L. Robischeau and her fiancé Doug Heald, Jr. of Wolfeboro, NH; his companion: Joanne Dupre of Dartmouth; a brother: Omer Menard of Westport; 5 grandchildren: Nick Robischeau, Hayden Robischeau, Kaley Menard, Kaitlyn Menard and Ethan Morris;; a niece: Louise Menard; his beloved cousin: Sr. Simone Rodrigues; a godchild: David Dupre and several cousins.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, October 11, 2024 from the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 4-7 P.M.
Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. George Church, 12 Highland Ave., Westport, MA 02790.