Born in Canada, came to US about 1923 to Ashton RI, moved to Woonsocket RI 1924. Was sent to live with older brother on his farm in Canada in 1934. Loved working with horses on farm with no heat, electricity or plumbing & gathering maple sap and keeping the fires going all night to make maple syrup. He said in the morning water was frozen in the house, he would get his clothes and go to the barn to dress because it was warmer in the barn with the animals.
Came back to the U.S. Thompson St East Haven Ct in 1938. Met Rose Scialla, was drafted into the army Feb 10, 1942. Wanted to volunteer after Pear Harbor but his mother said wait. Served in Patton's 3rd army, 4th Armored Division, 24th Armored Engineer Battalion, Headquarters Company. Drove a jeep. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
Married Rose Scialla, moved to the suburbs, had two children and worked for American Refractories and Crucible in North Haven Ct till retirement. He loved fishing, camping, walking, vegetable gardening, the New York Yankees and helping family by building/fixing houses.
(pet companion) Smokey
Born in Canada, came to US about 1923 to Ashton RI, moved to Woonsocket RI 1924. Was sent to live with older brother on his farm in Canada in 1934. Loved working with horses on farm with no heat, electricity or plumbing & gathering maple sap and keeping the fires going all night to make maple syrup. He said in the morning water was frozen in the house, he would get his clothes and go to the barn to dress because it was warmer in the barn with the animals.
Came back to the U.S. Thompson St East Haven Ct in 1938. Met Rose Scialla, was drafted into the army Feb 10, 1942. Wanted to volunteer after Pear Harbor but his mother said wait. Served in Patton's 3rd army, 4th Armored Division, 24th Armored Engineer Battalion, Headquarters Company. Drove a jeep. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
Married Rose Scialla, moved to the suburbs, had two children and worked for American Refractories and Crucible in North Haven Ct till retirement. He loved fishing, camping, walking, vegetable gardening, the New York Yankees and helping family by building/fixing houses.
(pet companion) Smokey
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Rodrigue O. Girard
Tech 5 US Army
World War II
Feb 2, 1920 - Sept 7, 2006
Husband, Father & Grandfather
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Marguerite Germaine Girard
1903–1903
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Lucien Girard
1904–1976
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Armand Girard
1906–1975
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Gabrielle Girard Paulhus
1907–1999
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Aldor J "Al" Girard
1909–1988
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Marie-Paul "Mary" Girard
1910–1980
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Joseph Alphonse "Joe" Girard
1912–1981
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Louis-Aime "Louie" Girard
1913–2013
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Sr Thérèse Girard
1914–2007
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Amedee Girard
1915–1988
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Albert Télesphore Girard
1917–1917
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Gaston "Gus" Girard
1918–1999
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Laure L "Laura" Girard
1922–1982
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Ludger Michael Girard
1923–2016
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Madeline Hermine Girard
1925–1925
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