Viola E. (Lafleur) Menard, 84, of New Bedford died September 6, 2002 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She was the wife of Julien J. Menard, with whom she celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on September, 5th 2002 and daughter of the late Henri and Edna (Comeau) Lafleur.
Mrs. Menard was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church.
Mrs. Menard enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting and crafts. Her family and friends will remember her for her chocolate chip cookies and French meat pie.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Paul J. Menard and David J. Menard, and his wife Michelle, all of New Bedford; 3 daughters, Susan M. Guy, and her husband Paul, Irene M. Menard and Denise A. Gregoire, and her husband Richard, all of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Annette Blanchette and Theresa Wolnick, both of New Bedford; 8 grandchildren, Cassandra Menard, Kerrie Menard, Keith Menard, Jason Guy, Justin Gregoire, Timothy Gregoire and Austin Menard, all of New Bedford, Peter Guy of New York City; several nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Louise A. Menard and sister of the late Normand Lafleur.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordTuesday, September 10th at 8 AM.Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Monday, September 9th from 4-7 PM.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Anthony of Padua Church Renovation Fund 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02746.