Charla R. Menard

June 11, 1932 - January 19, 2016

Bradford, VT- Charla R. (Burelle) Menard, 83, of Bradford passed away at her home after a brief illness on January 19, 2016 surrounded by her familyCharla was born June 11, 1932 in Holyoke, MA the daughter of Aime (Pete) and Lea (Corriveau) Burelle. She resided many years in South Hadley, MA. She married William Menard in 1952 and had forty-eight wonderful years, Bill predeceased her in 2000.She enjoyed bowling, camping and touring.She is survived by one sister, Gloria Coderre of South Hadley, MA; a dear friend and sister-in-law Eileen Litke of Chicopee, MA; sister-in-law Ruth Germain of Springfield, MA.; many nieces and nephews. Charla was predeceased by brothers, Anatole (Sid), Arthur, Edward, and Roger Burelle; four sisters, Jeanette Rock, Lorraine Hill, Theresa Cleary and Loretta Hines. She also leaves many wonderful friends from Bingo and the best neighbors anyone could ask for Jim, Elaine, Carol, Jody and Frenchie. Also thank you to the wonderful caring nurses and staff from VNH and Chaplin Heidi.As per Charla wishes there are no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held in the spring at her home in Bradford, VT.In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Bradford Senior Center, Waits River Road, Bradford, VT 05033.The Hale Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Bradford, VT are in charge of arrangements.To view an online guestbook go to www.halefuneralhomes.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Charla R. Menard, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.