Bruce R. Menard, 67, of Hartford, beloved husband for 48 years of Judith M. (Laban) Menard died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Hartford Hospital after a courageous 11 year battle with cancer. He was born in Hartford, son of the late Raymond J. and Ann (Nursick) Menard and was a lifelong resident. Prior to his retirement, Bruce was a highly regarded Sales Professional. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corp veteran of The Vietnam War where he received many commendations and he was a Life Member of The Marine Corp League. Bruce had a passion for reading especially military history. He was an ardent fan of UCONN Basketball and the New York Yankees. He and Judy enjoyed many years of cruising to Bermuda and the Caribbean. He had a flair for clothing and jewelry and he will be greatly missed. Besides his loving wife Judy he is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Pallis and her husband William of Glastonbury, his son, Bruce M. Menard of Hartford, three grandchildren, Katelyn, Jack and Tommy Pallis of Glastonbury, and his devoted dog Bailey. He had many friends among them his longtime golf buddy Tom Carey. He was predeceased by a sister Renee Dingwell. The funeral will be Friday, January 27th, 10:15 a.m. from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, 53 Capitol Ave. Hartford. Burial with full military honors will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, Thursday, January 26, 4-7 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com Semper Fi Bruce!