Charlton - Richard A. Menard, Sr.,90, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 5th, surrounded by his daughters and beloved Maltese "Sugar" who never left his side, after a period of declining health.

His beloved wife of 53 years, Alice C. (Mongeon) Menard died in 2006.  He leaves behind his son, Brian V. Menard of Dudley; his three daughters, Kathy A. Menard and her fiancé Tom Astukewicz of Warren, Susan E. Pulda of North Brookfield, and Sandra L. Menard and her partner Gary L. Curtis of Sturbridge.  He also leaves his brother Victor F. Menard and his wife Janice of West Boylston; along with 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his son, Richard A. Menard II who died in 2021.

Richard was born in Worcester on September 8, 1933 the son of the late Adelard and Marion L. (Ide) Menard.  He was a United States Army War Veteran serving Honorably during the Korean War Conflict.  After that he worked as a Glazier and then as an investor in real estate, both in MA and AZ.  He was a jack of all trades and was an extremely hard working man which included building his beautiful home on South Charlton Reservoir by himself.

Richard had a love for adventure!  He founded the Glen Echo Ski Club in Charlton, MA in 1960 and was an avid water skier, particularly barefoot skiing.  He had a passion for boating, flying his planes, traveling and four wheeling in the sand dunes of Southern California.  Richard worked hard and played hard and in his words "there was more, much more than this, I did it My Way".  His family will always remember the fun times spent with him, whether at the lake house in Charlton or his home in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Overlook Hospice Services and Visiting Angels of Southbridge for their wonderful care and support in his time of need, and to his daughter, Kathy for her dedication and devotion to his care.

A funeral service for Richard will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial with military honors will follow in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton.    There are no calling hours.