SANFORD – Norman Girard, 78, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, as a result of an automobile accident in Sanford. He was born May 15, 1931, in St. Anne, New Brunswick, a son of the late George and Le’da Girard. At a young age he trained to become an amateur boxer. After attending trade school, he worked for many years as a welder with International Union of Operating Engineers. Mr. Girard was a third and fourth degree member of Knights of Columbus, Old Orchard Beach councils. He was also a communicant of St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Sanford. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Tiffany Webber; two sisters, Annette and Rina; and a brother, Clairemont. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Webber of Dexter, Theresa Roy and her husband, Scott, of Biddeford, Amy Fournier and her husband, John, of Saco, and Sara Spencer of Rockland; nine grandchildren, Jessica and Matthew Webber, Chad Beaulieu, Samuel Roy, Drew and Aidan Fournier, Emma and Molly Spencer, and Ellie Farnham; three sisters, Georgette, Albertine “Tina” and Yvonne; and one brother, Gerard “Bee.” Visiting hours for Mr. Girard will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale, where a funeral service will begin 3 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
NORMAN GIRARD
