THOMPSON, CT – Harvey A. “Junior” Allard, Jr., 95, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 in UMass/Memorial Healthcare at Harrington in Southbridge, MA.
He leaves his wife of 57 years, Sylvia M. (Brunnett) Allard; 6 children, Ronald A. Allard and his wife Leanne of North Grosvenordale, Nancy Bonnette and her husband Lawrence of Texas, Karen Dennis of Thompson, Tina Boutilette and her companion Billy of New Hampshire, Harvey A. Allard, III and his wife Michelle of Dudley, MA and Jonathan P. Allard of Thompson; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren 3 sisters, Constance Chenard, Lucille Pikora and Letha Cacciapouti, all of Webster, MA; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by 3 sons, Roland J. Allard, Raymond J. Petrunia and Steven P. Petrunia, by his brother Harold “Harry” Allard, by 2 sisters Shirley Arel and Anita R. Socha, by his grandson, Christopher Petrunia, and by his great-grandson, Bryce W. Petrunia.
He was born on August 31, 1927 in Webster, MA, a son of Harvey A. Allard, Sr. and Anna (Breault) Allard and has lived in Thompson since 1965.
He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict
Mr. Allard began working for Towne Paving in 1945; he later bought the business which he and his wife owned and operated until their retirement in 2010.
Junior was a member of Tri-State Baptist Church in North Grosvenordale.
He enjoyed working, spending time outdoors and going dancing every Saturday night with Sylvia.
His funeral will be held on Saturday, May 27 at 11:00 AM in Tri-State Baptist Church, 386 Quinebaug Road, North Grosvenordale, with Pastor Troy Masterson officiating. Burial will be in East Thompson Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10:30 AM in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster on Saturday, prior to the service. Donations in his name may be made to Tri-State Baptist Church, 386 Quinebaug Road, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.