Omer R. Lessard

Omer R. Lessard, 84, of Colchester and formerly of Bolton, beloved husband of Dorothy (Quint) Lessard, passed away Wednesday (Aug. 17, 2016) at home surrounded by loved ones.  Born Sept. 20, 1931 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Ovila and Alice (DuBois) Lessard.  Shortly before his 19th birthday, he joined the Army National Guard and was called to active duty at the start of the Korean War.  Mr. Lessard retired as Vice President of Sales of DuBois Chemicals after working up through the ranks over many years.  Omer and Dot had settled in Bolton to raise their family and had been residents for 50 years before recently moving to Colchester.  Together, they were longtime active members of the Bolton Congregational Church.  He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife of 63 years, Dot; his son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Doreen Lessard of Lebanon; a daughter, Mindy Lessard of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Susan Lessard of Plainfield; five grandchildren, Travis Head, Carolyn Pohronezny, Geoffrey Lessard, Melinda Lessard and Carrie Peterson; seven great grandchildren, Ricky, Casey, Emily, Riley, Travis, Jr., Alyssa and Jacob; and numerous extended family and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two sons, Barry and Blaine Lessard; and two brothers, Donald and William Lessard. 

A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be observed Tuesday, August 23, at 10 AM directly at the Bolton Congregational Church, 228 Bolton Center Rd., Bolton.  There are no calling hours and burial will be private.  Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester.