Richard Marcel Menard

Richard Marcel Menard, 81 of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Born on August 1, 1945, in Providence, RI, Richard was a son of the late Evelyn Beliveau Menard and the late Marcel Menard.

He was a member of the Stono Ferry Golf Club for many years and played at least 3 times a week, he loved the Macky Hill Blitz on Saturdays. He was also an avid boater and loved to take his wife Debra fishing. Richard was a lover of Clemson football and The Boston Red Sox. He owned German short-haired pointers: Radar, Tucker and Diesel Dee.

Richard loved blues music, and a cool fall day with a cigar in hand. He also loved a good storm. Richard collected antiques, in particular, any kind of measuring devices and handmade Knifes He was also a builder of all things in wood. The Marine in him liked everything just so - nothing out of place. Organization was a must. Clothes were ironed and hemmed. He was a proud marine and loved the history of our country. Richard was a man who wore his heart on his sleeve for his family.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents.

Richard is survived by his wife, Debra Dempsey Menard; his children: Brenda Stephens (Jimmy), Dennis Menard (Deana), Cindy Menard Webb (Todd) and Jason Menard; siblings: Janice Russell, Gary Menard, Ken Menard, Elizabeth Fortin and Pamela Anderson (Scott); grandchildren: Christopher Patrick (Amanda), Chloe Menard (Chris), Brandon Menard (Taylor), Mitchell Menard (Candace), Sophie-Grace Menard-Nelson, Jeremy Webb, Ryder Kmiecik-Menard and Teegan Kmieck-Menard; and great-grandchildren: Aiden Patrick, Devin Patrick and Sadie-Grace Menard-Coon.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Ashley.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org/ or American Cancer Society https://American Cancer Society/ 1-800-227-2345.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.