Richard D. Menard, age 90, passed away on October 2, 2025 from the Life Care Center of Wilbraham. He was born on December 25, 1934 in Chicopee, son of the late David and Lucinda (Gelinas) Menard. Richard served in the US Navy and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked as a tool maker for the former Rock Valley Pattern and Tool Company for many years before he retired. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4044 and enjoyed woodworking and playing his accordion at family gatherings. Richard was predeceased by his wife Theresa (Blanchard) Menard who passed away in 2023 and also by one brother, Paul Menard and his granddaughter, Samantha. He is survived by his son Steven Menard and his wife Gwen of Springfield; two daughters, Diane Ogorzalek and her husband Mark of Ludlow and Christine Menard of Feeding Hills; four grandchildren, Sara, Steven Jr, Ashley and Madelyn and five beloved great grandchildren, Suheily, Tyler, Sebastion, Aiden and Juliette. Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St Chicopee followed by a prayer service and Military Honors in the Chapel of the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam at 2:00 PM. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.