Gerard Menard

Pawtucket – Gerard “Gerry” Menard, 74, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Cantara) Menard for forty-seven loving years. A resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Gerald and Ida (Sylvester) Menard.

Gerry worked for many years for the City of Pawtucket. A man of service, he was a dedicated volunteer at the Providence Ronald McDonald House, Pawtucket EMA, the Providence Performing Arts Center and the Leon Mathieu Senior Center. Gerry was awarded the Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award for 2019-2020 and the Outstanding Volunteer Award from the Leon Mathieu Senior Center in 2024, for which he received a proclamation from Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien. Gerry was an avid cribbage player and received a cribbage title for his love of the game.

Gerry had a passion for helping others and was a true gentleman. He was proud of his relationship with God, his family and his many friends, always greeting elderly friends with, “Hello young lady” or “Hello young man”. He will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives he has touched over the past seventy-four years.

Besides his loving wife, Gerry leaves his siblings, Ronald (Mary) Menard, Normand (Kathy) Menard, Pierre (Nancy) Menard, Richard (Nancy) Menard, and Lucille (the late Bob) Gustafson; five in-laws, Russell (Helene), Kenneth (Eleanor), Kevin, Alan (Sherri), and Albert (Jamie); many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Paul Menard.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Friday, June 12th at 9 a.m. at St. Raymond Church, 1240 North Main St., Providence. Immediately following the Mass, all are welcome to gather at the Madeira Club, 46 Madeira Ave., Central Falls where, at 10:30 a.m., family and friends may share memories (casual attire is welcome). If you are unable to join us, the family knows that you are with us in spirit and love. Gerry’s family offers special thanks to Rev. Edward Pieroni and the staff at HopeHealth Hospice. Memorial gifts would be appreciated to either St. Raymond SVDP (food pantry), 2 Matilda St., Providence, RI 02904 or HopeHealth Hospice, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket. www.TrippFuneralHome.com