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Portrait of Barbara Ann Girard
In loving memory

Barbara Ann Girard

November 17, 1945 – March 20, 2026
Lived 80 years
North Adams
Life story

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Fic) Girard, 80, of Clarksburg, died Friday evening, March 20, 2026 at her home with her family by her side, following a brief battle with Leukemia.

She was born in North Adams on November 17, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Roy) Fic. She attended North Adams schools, graduating from the former St. Joseph High School with the Class of 1963.

Barbara worked as the secretary for the family business, Girard Plumbing and Heating, until retiring.

She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, North Adams.

She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and trips to Aruba, Las Vegas and the casinos.

She is survived by her husband, Valmore B. Girard, whom she married on August 28, 1965; her daughters Linda Alibozek (John) of Adams, and Kristen Marceau (Erik) of Pownal, VT; her son Scott Girard (Christine) of Savoy; eight grandchildren - Nathan Alibozek (Amanda), Trevor Alibozek (Amy), Derek Alibozek (Laura), Dylan Marceau (Kate), Jeffrey Marceau, Ken Girard (Jess), Erin Routhier (Joe) and Nicole Williams (Matt), one great granddaughter, Shay Alibozek. She also leaves her brother in law Glenn Girard (Sandy) as well as several nieces and nephews. Her sister, Doris Tanguay, died on Feb. 19, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 27th at 12 Noon in Southview Cemetery, North Adams.

There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Lifetime

The world Barbara knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1945
Born November 17
1947
Barbara was 2 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1959
Barbara was 14 when Barbie made her debut
1964
Barbara was 19 when President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act
1965
Married Val Girard
1966
Val Builds them a home Clarksburg
1968
First Daughter Linda is Born
1970
Son Scott is born
1971
Barbara was 26 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1974
Daughter Kristen is born
1982
Barbara was 37 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Barbara was 52 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2005
Barbara was 60 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2015
Barbara was 70 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2018
Vegas #1 Las Vegas, Nevada
2021
Vegas #2 Las Vegas, Nevada
2022
Barbara was 77 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Aruba #1 Oranjestad, Aruba
2026
Passed away March 20, age 80
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