Eugene Picard

PICARD, Eugene, 83, MARS HILL, August 6, 2012. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 18, at the Faith Baptist Church in Blaine. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Mars Hill.

MARS HILL – Eugene Picard, 83, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012, at a Mars Hill health-care facility. Eugene was born February 25, 1929, in Ashland, the son of Abel and Mary (Dechane) Picard.
    Eugene worked for Maine Public Service for 39 years as a lineman. He served his country for three years as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in Tokyo, Japan, and another three years as a combat engineer in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Panama. He was also a member of the Presque Isle American Legion, Order of Masons and the VFW.
    Eugene is survived by his wife, Linda Picard of Mars Hill; two daughters, Kelley Wheeler and her husband, Gary of Sidney, Deborah Norvell and her husband, Ken of Danville, CA; two sons, William Picard and his wife, Colleen of South Pasadena, FL, Michael Chadbourne and his wife, Karen of South Portland; grandchildren, Jon Paul Theriault, Kristina McMillen and Kiley Norvell, all of Danville, CA, Christian, Kevin and Clara Picard of South Pasadena, FL, Brittney Chadbourne of Dover, NH; a sister, Cleo Bernier of Ashland; and many special nieces and nephews. He also will be missed by his special dog, “Suzette”.
    A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Faith Baptist Church in Blaine with Pastor Lawrence Beals officiating. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105. Interment will be held at a later date at King’s Grove Cemetery in Mars Hill. Arrangements in care of Duncan Funeral Home, 8 Main St., Mars Hill. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com