Thomas Robert "Tom" Girard

Thomas Robert Girard, age 74, of Bellbrook Ohio, passed away on November 28, 2024. He was born in Dayton Ohio, the son of Robert and Patricia (Janning) Girard. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann Dolphin, sister Carolyn Portmann and nephews Tommy and Christopher Girard. Those left to cherish his memory are his five siblings Steve, Suzanne (John Swartz), Nina Nadolny (Jeff), Jeff (Andie) and Kevin (Nikki), and brother-in-law Richard Portmann, as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

 A 1970 graduate of Dayton Carroll High School, he went on to serve in the Unites States Navy, primarily as a radio operator in Iceland. With two associates degrees from Sinclair Community College, he went on to pursue his love of art as an entrepreneur running TRG Design, in his employment at the United Technology Corp. and the Oakwood register as a graphic artist, and in producing many paintings, including an exhibition of his work at St. Anne’s Hill Arts & Cultural Center. 

 In addition to his art work, Tom loved his cats, bike riding, hiking, theater and membership in Catholic social clubs.

Services to honor and celebrate Tom’s life will be held at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek on January 10, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11 am, followed by a memorial service at 12 pm. Inurnment will follow at the Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton.

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 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA, 22116-7023.

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