OAKLAND – Noel “Joe” G. Bard, 86, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022, at Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born on Dec. 21, 1935, in Fort Kent to Alphie and Yvonne Bard. Joe was one of 14 children. Joe was in the United States Army and enjoyed telling stories of his time in Germany driving an ambulance.

Noel “Joe” was predeceased by his parents Alphie and Yvonne Bard; wife, E. Emeline Bard; son, Noel J. Bard “Joey”; and his loving dog, Zimmer.

Noel “Joe” is survived by his grandchildren Derek and Sheri Bard of Oakland, whom he resided with, Zoey and Gary Hickey of West Gardiner, and Anita Trepanier of Ohio. Noel “Joe” is also survived by his five great-grandchildren, Lilian Hickey, Nolan Bard, Maddux Hickey, Kennedi Hickey, and Laney Bard. Noel is survived by several nieces and nephews as well.

Noel enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, attending all of their sporting events, volunteering his time in their classrooms, and bringing them out for lunch or dinner. Joe loved spending time with his great-grandchildren and the family dog, Moxie.

We would like to thank the staff at Northern Light for taking care of Noel in his last few days.

A service with military honors will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 29 at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive in Augusta.

Arrangements are in the care of the Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland, where condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

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