Salem: George O. Girard, age 84 of Salem, died Thursday evening, May 20, 2010 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jane. (Carr) Girard.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Raby) Girard. A veteran of W.W. II, he served in the Pacific with the Navy and later did another tour of duty in Viet Nam with the Navy Reserves. George was employed as a maintenance engineer in the chemical industry for nearly all his working career.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Joanne M. Girard of Salem, Kathleen Girard of Methuen, a son, Kenneth G. Girard and his wife Dawn of Salem, 2 brothers, Rene Girard of Peabody and Paul Girard of Hudson, NH, 3 grandchildren, McKenzie and Kenneth Girard both of Salem and Jane Coelho of Methuen. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A private service is being planned by his family. There will be no visiting hours. For guestbook please visit www.LevesqueFunerals.com