Leo D. Girouard, Jr

Belchertown-Leo D. Girouard, Jr, 75 passed away at his home on March 23, 2025.  Born in Montague on November 4, 1949, he was the son of Leo Sr and Thelma (Webster) Girouard.  Leo grew up in Holyoke and lived in the Palmer and Belchertown areas for many years.  He also spent 15 years in Maine and 11 months in Alaska.  His Native American heritage showed in his love of nature.  Leo enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, camping and traveling cross country,  He was also known for his scrap metaling and giving his family and friends a hard time.  Leo will be long remembered by his wife, Janet (Hutchinson) along with his two daughters, Michelle Boucher of Palmer and Christine Girouard of Three Rivers.  Papa, as he was lovingly called, will also be forever missed by his two granddaughters, Mya Girouard and Aubrey Boucher as well as in-laws, Dave and his wife Cyndi Hutchinson, Rob and his wife Amy Hutchinson, Barry and his wife Stella Hutchinson, Sue Hutchinson, and sisters, Yvonne and Anita along with extended family and friends.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Kenneth, Victor, Carl and Rose.  Calling hours will be held Friday, April 4th from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home with remembrances shared by his family at 3:30pm.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to a charity of choice.