Paul R. Girard

Monson-Paul Romeo Girard, 56, was born on August 12, 1969, in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He grew up in Belchertown and attended Pathfinder Tech where he found his passion for machining and later developed a love for tool making.

Paul was dedicated to being fit, eating healthy, and most of all working out. Healthy eating and staying in shape were a way of life for him. He approached life with intense energy and curiosity like no other, always ready to learn or try something new.

Paul was a man of many talents and endless determination. He opened his first business, Granite Mfg., in 2000 and in 2006 acquiring Vulcan Metal Products both Monson. He had a gift for envisioning anything that needed to be built and the skill to bring it to life. There wasn't anything Paul couldn't do, from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, building, designing and everything in between. If something needed to be created, Paul could build it.

But beyond his work, what truly defined Paul was his heart. He was caring, generous, and deeply loyal. He was the kind of man who would give you the very shirt off his back without hesitation. Always social, Paul loved connecting with others. He carried both intelligence and compassion, and he never turned away from someone in need.

Paul truly cherished his time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed taking them to visit some of his favorite places. Such as a nearby lake to go swimming, or Flynt park to go sledding in the winter. Spending time with his grandchildren teaching and playing filled his heart.

Paul loved his wife deeply and with all that he had. They built their home together over the past 3 years into a sanctuary for family and friends to gather. Paul and his wife traveled as much as they could to places like Jamaica, Dominican, Florida, Montana, Texas, Maine, California, Las Vegas, Arizona, and his favorite place of all, the beautiful White Mountains of NH were he got married. 

Paul is survived by his cherished and deeply loved wife, Susy (Cadieux) Girard. His sons Benjamin and Logan Girard, and daughters Tarrah Girard and her partner Nate Madell and Tonya Blanchard and her husband Joshua. He also had a special place in his heart for his stepdaughters Emily Smith, Sarah Durao and her husband Christopher. Siblings Ray Girard and Patrick Poirier, Robert Poirier, Aline Madden, Cathy Alicea. He leaves his cherished grandchildren Joshua Jr., Jaxon, Marilyn and Madelyn Blanchard, along with his step-grandchildren Oliver and Juniper Durao. Paul’s long-time employees, Jacob Foisy, Joel Sherman and his best friend, Andre Cadieux. His parents Roger and Alice Girard, Robert and Claudette Poirier. Paul truly cherished his family, friends and community.

Paul will be remembered for his strength, kindness, and the way he always made people feel supported and cared for. He truly could do anything, and his memory will live on in the countless lives he touched. 

Family and Friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of life at Paul and Susy's Home on 18 Elm Street Monson, MA 01057 Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 2pm till everyone goes home. We will be celebrating his memory with food, activities he loved, and invite anyone who wants to say something in his honor. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s name can be made to: Paul Girard Memorial Scholarship Fund Pathfinder Tech Vocational High School240 Sykes Street Palmer, MA 01069.