Victor Alfred Menard
April 26, 1948 ~ March 6, 2011
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Dan Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Lexington Park, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 2:00-5:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 3:00PM
Victor Alfred “Vic” Menard, Sr., 62, of Great Mills, MD and formerly of Worcester, MA died March 6, 2011 at his residence. Born on April 26, 1948 in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Victor Anthony and Georgette T. Carreau Menard. Mr. Menard was the loving husband of Lois A. Menard whom he married on December 12, 1969 at Patuxent River, MD. He was also survived by his children; Victor A. Menard, Jr. of Piney Point, MD and Jennifer A. St. Germain of Park Hall, MD, three grandchildren; Jesse M. Marsh, Sydney R. Davis and V. Brady Menard, and his siblings; Jeanne Zaleski of North Oxford, MA, Elaine Fornari of Worcester, MA and Sandra Menard of West Boylston, MA. Mr. Menard graduated in 1967 from Holy Name of Jesus Central Catholic High School in Worcester, MA before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1967 serving four years before his separation in 1971. He was stationed in Patuxent River, MD, Alameda, CA and Barbers Pt, HI during his four years of service. He moved to Southern Maryland in 1971 during his active duty for the United States Navy. He attended the College of Southern Maryland and earned his Associates Degree. Mr. Menard worked at Patuxent River, MD for the U.S. Government as an Engineering Technician for 36 years before his retirement in October of 2010. He was a Little League Umpire and belonged to the Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Scout Master, and Eagle Scout Coordinator.) Mr. Menard was also a member of the Knights of Harmony Barbershop Quartet in Bowie, MD. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 13, 2011 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Great Mills, MD. Pallbearers will be Fredrick St. Germain, Joshua Marsh, Scott Mathews, Jesse Marsh, Victor Menard, Jr. and Matt Scassero. Chris Rubenstahl will be an Honorary Pallbearer. Contributions in memory of Mr. Menard can be made to Boy Scout Troop 1203 c/o VFW Post 2632, 23282 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619, American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA, 22312 and/or The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.
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“Lois, I am sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying times.”
“I was in VP-68 also. Worked in Personnel. To Vic’s family my prayers are offered. He was a good guy now in a good place!”
“Lois, It is with great sadness to hear of Vic’s passing. We have not seen him in a while, but when we did he always had a smile when he talked of his family. Please know his love of you and his family was always first with Vic. Our condolences and prayers to you and the family at this difficult time.”
“Lois and family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Vic’s passing. He was a gentle and kind person who touched many young mens lives through Scouting and Little League. I will never forget our rides together to UC meetings and biking the C&O canal. I regret that I will not be able to attend the services as I will be out of town. You will all be in our thoughts & prayers. Dave & Nancy Barry”
“I am very sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. I served with him in VP-68. He was a great shipmate and I am proud to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.”
“Dear Menard Family: I was also station with VP-68/on behalf of my self and family we pray for your strength and we are so sorry for your loss. I salate Vic.”
“Lois and family, I am very saddened at Vic’s passing. Vic and I worked together for many years instrumenting airplanes. I have many fond memories of our time together. You have my condolences and prayers at this difficult time.”
“Jennifer and Victor, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can can heal the pain of your loss…I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you and your family. Love, Doris Anne”
“To the Menard family; my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“The Family of Vic Menard..I was the Corpsman for VP-68 from 1973-1980..I remember Vic and he will be missed..Look to GOD for you confort..Blessings George (DOC) Durity “
“Vic was a great guy so full of energy and great ship mate remember lots of good times in rota and lajes god bless you and your family my friend”
“I was also an AE-1 while serving VP68 as an F/E. I remember Vic, and he will be in my prayers.”
“Sorry for your lose, Vic was a very good man.”
“Lois and Family..I was sorry to hear about Vic. Remember the good times you all had together and if you all need anything I am just a phone call away..”
“I have many wonderful memories of Vic while we served together at VP-68. Take heart that he is with the Holy Father, watching over all of us. “
“Our deepest condolences. Vic was a great man of character and family. May God Bless your family as your journey through this difficult time.”
“Lois and family. Please accept my condolences for the loss of your husband and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. “
“My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. May GOD give you comfort and Bless you all in your loss of a Dad, Husband, Brother and Friend “
“Lois, It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences on Vic’s passing. I had the priviledge of working with Vic and enjoyed our times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”
“Lois, we are so sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. May God Bless each of your family during this most difficult time. Always remember the good times.”
“Vic, Please know you and your family are in my thouhgts & prayers. I know he was a great friend as well as a father to you and your family. I hope your memories of him will comfort you. Much Love, Kathy “
“Victor, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You will always have the wonderful memories and you will share those with Brady as he grows up. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayer in the coming days and weeks. Let me know if I can do anything.”
“Lois and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Vic will always hold a special place in our heart. Love to all.”
“Vic and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless”
“Lois; I so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m here if you need anything.”
“Menard family – may God provide you comfort at this time. I will always remember the great times we had as scout masters, along with Phil Roberts, at the Elks’. Even tho we haven’t been in touch much since we left So. Maryland, I cherish Vic’s friendship and appreciate the leadership he provided to other scout masters like me and to the scouts.”
“Lois, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“To the entire Menard family, we were saddened to hear of Vic’s passing, and we offer our prayers and thoughts in this difficult time. We have many fond memories of him through his many years of excellent service to Scouting. Many young men, including our own boys, are today much the better for his Scouting leadership.”
“I was stationed with Vic in VP-68 and send my prayers and condolences to you. God bless you all at this sad time.”
“I served with Vic in VP-68 and had him as an umpire for Girls Little League Softball in Lexington Park. He was a fine man and a great friend. I will keep Vic and your family in my prayers.”
“Lois and Family, To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. “
“Lois and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. God Bless!”
“Victor and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“Lois, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Vic and Jenny, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Always cherish the memories of your father and what he was all about. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The credit union staff “
“Vic and Jennifer. I am sorry for your loss. I wish you and the rest of your family all the peace, love and support that a time like this can offer. Acceptance, Understanding, and Love will see you through. “Trust Me””
“Lois and Family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“Lois and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.”
“Lois, Jenn and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Hold onto the wonderful memories you all shared. They will help you get through. As always, I’m here if you need anything.”
“Lois, I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do for you. “
“Lois, Vic, Jenn, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Victor was very dear to my heart and I will never forget him. My thoughts are with you all.”
“We are so sorry for your loss, Mr. Menard was always so nice to me as a child. My dad always spoke well of him too. “
“I will personally miss Vic and his devotion to Boy Scouting and Troop 1203. We enjoyed the walks to the chow hall at Bayport Scout Reservation. Vic will be missed by Troop 1203. I know that his family and friends will do the same. “
“Los Vic and I worked at Strike (VX-23) and served together in VP-68. I know you and your kids will miss him, but he is in a better place. Our prayers are with you.”
“Lois, Jesse, and the rest of the family: Vic showed that it was not the “boy” in Boy Scouts that mattered, it was the spirit. Whether young or “mature”, Vic showed you can do anything you put your mind to, whether Eagle rank, lifesaving qualification or the most important – having fun doing what you love. We will miss his cabbage and beef in the dutch oven, his laughter around the campfire, but most of all – his guidance. His spirit, however, will always be with us. A Scout is Reverent – our prayers are with all of you. “
“Lois and family, Our deepest condolences for the loss of Vic. He was a great man, did so much with his wife, children and grandchildren. He had a heart bigger than life. He would help anyone that needed it. He took in my son, Josh, like he was his own. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God keep him in HIS loving arms and you all too at this time. God Bless you, Mollie, Craig & Austin “
“I am so very sorry for your loss. He was a great man. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.”
“His friends at the St. Mary’s County Camera Club are sorry to hear that Vic has been lost. He’ll be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out his family.”
“Menard Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Vic’s passing. Remembering Vic brings back many great memories of times spent with Troop 561 and many a spring in the St. Mary’s Little League. He was a great Scout Master, but as an umpire, I think his strike zone was a little low. It takes a special person to volunteer so much of his personal time as he did, and our community was absolutely lucky to have him. Please accept my deepest condolences. “
“Our deepest condolences. I am so sorry to hear the lost of Mr. Menard. He was a great man and god has gained a wonderful angel in heaven. Thought and prayers are with you through this very difficult time.”
“To Vic’s family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rex & Elsie (VP-68)”
“To the Menard Family, I, too, was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Menard’s passing. My father valued his friendhip with Vic as they umpired many games and fostered many a scout together. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. “
“Lois, I just got word of Vic’s passing.. I can not stop the tears.. He is gone much to soon. He was a good man and a loving husband and father.. I still remember when you and he and baby Jen came to visit us on West Rennell how happy he was with her . Lois you had more years than some but surely not enough . You are in my heart….. Carol”
” Lois and family, My sympathy is extended to all. I always enjoyed seeing Vic when he came to Kmart where I worked. RIP VIC “