Obituary for Susan J. Menard
It is with great sadness that we announce Susan J. Menard, 87 of Windsor, MA, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022, at Berkshire Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Pittsfield on May 31, 1935, Susan was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen Walsh Callahan and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Church.
Mrs. Menard married Peter F. Menard on May 14, 1955. After she raised her children, she obtained a degree in Computer Science from BCC, then working 20 years at Berkshire Life in the computer room. At one time she was also a dental assistant and a mail carrier.
Outgoing and fun-loving, Susan was a private pilot and owned her own plane. She loved creating many memories flying daytrips to Martha's Vineyard with her family and friends.
A local actress, she was a long-time member of the Town Players. She also taught at her own Yoga business and even had her own talk show on channel 2 in Pittsfield. Talented in so many things, she also was a master seamstress and upholsterer.
So gifted and good-humored, she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Peter F. Menard of Windsor. Daughter, Monique Menard of Hinsdale. Sons, Donald Menard and wife Gail Broderick of Pittsfield, Lawrence Menard and wife Susan of Greer, SC, and Paul Menard of Windsor. Her sister, Mary Bonnie Ditello and husband David of Pittsfield. Six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister Deborah Callahan and brother Patrick Callahan.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, celebrated by Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery in Windsor. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in care of DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA 01226.
Born in Pittsfield on May 31, 1935, Susan was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ellen Walsh Callahan and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Church.
Mrs. Menard married Peter F. Menard on May 14, 1955. After she raised her children, she obtained a degree in Computer Science from BCC, then working 20 years at Berkshire Life in the computer room. At one time she was also a dental assistant and a mail carrier.
Outgoing and fun-loving, Susan was a private pilot and owned her own plane. She loved creating many memories flying daytrips to Martha's Vineyard with her family and friends.
A local actress, she was a long-time member of the Town Players. She also taught at her own Yoga business and even had her own talk show on channel 2 in Pittsfield. Talented in so many things, she also was a master seamstress and upholsterer.
So gifted and good-humored, she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, Peter F. Menard of Windsor. Daughter, Monique Menard of Hinsdale. Sons, Donald Menard and wife Gail Broderick of Pittsfield, Lawrence Menard and wife Susan of Greer, SC, and Paul Menard of Windsor. Her sister, Mary Bonnie Ditello and husband David of Pittsfield. Six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a sister Deborah Callahan and brother Patrick Callahan.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, celebrated by Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor. Burial will follow at Hill Cemetery in Windsor. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in care of DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA 01226.