Maurice J. Bard 1943-2022 Fairfield Maine-Maurice J. Bard 78 of Fairfield, Maine passed away February 3, 2022 at home with his family by his side after a courageous ten-year battle with Leukemia. Maurice was born on August 22, 1943, in Fort Kent, Maine, son of Alcide and Cecile (Robichaud) Bard, one of twelve children. He attended Waterville schools and graduated from Waterville High School in 1962. Maurice married the love of his life Barbara (Rowe) Bard in August of 1963. They went on to raise five children. As a teenager, Maurice worked at the Jefferson Hotel starting as a prep cook and then as a cook on the Chinese side of the restaurant for a short time. He then landed a job at Waterville Auto Painters prepping vehicles when they closed, he moved on the David Mathieu Co. training to be an auto body tech. In the Spring of 1966 Maurice went to work for Keyes Fibre Co. In August of 1967 Maurice decided to pursue his own business opening "Maurice's Auto Body Shop" in Fairfield. Later his wife joined him in the business as a bookkeeper and office manager. Maurice served on the school board at SAD 49 from 1976-1982. He also served several years on the advisory committee for Mid Maine Technical Center. He also was chairman of the maintenance committee at Lake Henry Estates in Florida. After 31 years in the business Maurice and Barbara in September 1998 retired turning the business over to their son Michael, which is now Maurice and son Auto Body. Maurice and Barbara then spent their winters at Lake Henry Estates in Haines City Florida for 20 years where they enjoyed bus trips to Branson, MO and a cruise to ST. Martin, St. Lucia and St. Kit. Maurice was known for his love to help others. He enjoyed auto body, but carpentry/woodworking was his passion. He spent many hours working on projects for family and friends. Maurice will be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. He also enjoyed working with his dear friend Gary Hammond, operating heavy equipment and earthwork projects just for fun. He was predeceased by his parents Alcide and Cecile Bard, brothers Bertrand Bard, and Rosaire "Shoe" Bard, daughter Marie Bard and in-laws Oscar and Rita Rowe. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara of 58 years, Children Marcia and husband Jeff Hubert, Melissa and husband Richard Boissonneault, Matthew and wife Corrine Bard, Michael and wife Michelle Bard, Grandchildren Cameron and wife Brittney Smith Dylan and wife Desiree Smith and Derrick Smith, Bradley and wife Jessica Hubert, Benjamin and wife Jordon Hubert, Brittany Hubert and fiancée Garret Burns, Amber Bard and fiancée Steve Thompson. Trevor Boissonneault, Tyler Teya and Trey Bard. Marissa Barnett, Emily and husband Nick St. Amand. Great grandchildren Alexndra and Bennett Hubert Keegan Church, Aviana Boissonneault, Brayden and Colton Thompson, Aria Barnett, Lily and Blake ST. Armand.Siblings Rosalind Joseph, Leland Bard, Bernett Harvey, Ronald Bard, Peter Bard, Lorraine Belliveau, Valier Bard, Claudette Rancourt, Elaine Lachance, sister in-law Jill Bard and many nieces and nephews. We would like to offer a special thanks to our dear friend Ken Quirion. A special thank you to the nursing staff at the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care and a big Thank You to Dr. Polkinghorn and Jessica Douin NP-C for their good care and compassion. A special thanks to Maine General Home Health and Hospice, especially Marcia, Dawn and Michelle. Funeral services will be held on April 30, 2022 at 11:00am at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Maurice Bard to: Maine General HACCC P.O. Box 828 Waterville Maine 04901 Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area 304 Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901 Interfaith Food Pantry 23 Lawrence Avenue Fairfield Maine 04937