Louis P. Sirard

SPRINGFIELD – Louis Paul Sirard, 73, passed away August 3, 2013 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee to the late Noel and Anita (Cote) Sirard, he was a long time area resident. Louis served in the Navy during Vietnam. He was a self-employed entrepreneur who made and manufactured toys and games. He loved sailing, had a passion for the arts and enjoyed traveling, especially to his favorite city, Amsterdam. A well liked and outgoing person, Louis enjoyed life to the fullest. He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Frederick Sirard. He leaves a son, Michael Sirard and his wife Cynthia of Attleboro; a daughter, Paula Sirard-James and her husband Paul James of Jackson Heights, NY; two brothers, William Sirard and wife Jeannie of Chicopee and Albert Sirard and wife Barbara of Middlefield; two sisters, Jacqueline Sirard of Charlotte, NC and Jeannette Rybak and husband Michael of Chicopee; five grandchildren, Olivia, Elise, Alexa, and Lillian Sirard and Nina James; his former wife, Joan Sirard of Waldwick, NJ and many other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 assembling at 8:30 a.m. at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave., Springfield and proceeding to St. Rose de Lima Church for a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Calling hours will be Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 421 North Main St., Leeds MA 01053-9764.