Mary Jane Menard

Mary Jane Menard was born in Willimantic on May 7, 1963. She resided in New Britain for over 20 years before she was taken from our lives into God's hands at age 40. Mary Jane was the daughter of late Edna Feehley. She was a great mother, daughter, sister and friend. She attended CCSU & Tunxis. She achieved and overcame many obstacles and was admired for her hard work and dedication. She was very active in the community and loved by all. She was a substance's abuse counselor who truly loved and helped others. We will always remember her for her strength, courage and personality. She loved to sing and brightened any room with her smile. MJ was a die hard Patriot's and Red Sox fan. She loved her baking, burning candles, singing and her family. She will be remembered in our hearts, in our laughs and in our song's. Surviving are two children, Brian McKinney and Tiffany Menard, both of New Britain; two sisters, Anna Santiago and her husband Luis of New Britain and Linda Kalista and her husband Steven of Washington State; three brothers, John Mitchell and wife Karen nephew John of Willimantic, Richard Boucher of Virginia, and David Viruet of New Britain; and three grandchildren, Jacob, Riley and Ava McKinney. Also surviving are her nieces and nephew, Alishia Rivera and her children, Wilfredo, Mia and Rocco; Luis Santiago and his children, Lanayjah and Dominic; and Amalya Santiago and her daughter Jayde. A Memorial Service and calling hours will be held on Thursday from 6-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home.