Donald D. Girard, 74, of 11 1/2 Avenue B Bradford, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 passed away, at his residence, after an extended illness.
Born July 10, 1941 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Angelamarie (Piganelli) Girard Sr. He was a 1959 graduate of Bradford High School.
On December 3, 1963 he enlisted in the United States Army, served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged, December 2, 1965.
He was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church, the LaStella Lodge, and the American Legion Post 108.
Don was employed at Airco Speer, J.A. Frisina Paving Company and PV Paving Company and retired from Interstate Amersite.
Surviving are two daughters, Susan Lee, and Karen McClain, both of Bradford, three sisters, Loretta Sampson, Patricia Girard, and Terri (Ron) Orris, all of Bradford, one brother Joseph A. (Kathy) Girard of Rochester NY, seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Girard, Christina Girard, Katherine Girard, Megan Girard, Erick Lee, Jillian McClain and Brooke McClain and several nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Thomas A. Girard and two sisters, Gloria J. Girard and Victoria A. Cottillion.
At Don's request there will be no visitation. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Saturday March 19, 2016 in St. Bernard Church, with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor as Celebrant. Military Honors will be accorded at the Church after Mass. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Bernard Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com