SANFORD – Joseph A. E. Garand, 88, of Sanford, died peacefully at his home on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

He was born in Biddeford Oct. 29, 1934, the son of Jacques and Clara (Fecteau) Garand. He grew up in Biddeford and Graduated from St. Louis High School. He entered the Air Force in 1955, serving for 20 years.

Mr. Garand is survived by his sister, Sr. Clara Garand PM of Marlboro, Mass.; his children, Charlotte Garand of Sanford, Roch Garand of Sanford and Antoine Garand and his wife Dosheena Karim of Florida; his grandchildren, Emily Garand-Williams and Alexander Garand; and his great-grandchildren, Shok and Story Williams.

Visiting hours will be at the Carll, Heald and Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale on Monday Oct. 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church on Tuesday Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

To view Joe’s memorial page or share an online condolence, please visit http://www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

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