Gerald J. Ricard, Jr.

Gerald J. “Jerry” Ricard, Jr., age 50, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was a devoted father to Andrew (Ender), Isabella (Bella), and Benjamin (Benny), who meant the world to him.

Born in Lowell on May 16, 1976, Jerry was the son of the late Susan A. (Hibbard) and Gerald J. Ricard, Sr. He was raised and educated in Lowell and a graduated from Greater Lowell Technical High School in 1994. Throughout his career, he worked for Ricard Electric Inc., Kascons Photography, Gilford Railroad, Crystal Systems, and Poland Spring.

Jerry had an outgoing, silly, and funny personality and was known for his kind heart and deep love for his family. He showed tremendous strength and perseverance throughout his battle with cancer, ultimately beating the disease while continuing to face its lasting physical effects.

He had an artistic eye and a passion for photography, both professionally and personally. Earlier in life, he had an immense passion for the Boy Scouts, where he developed a lifelong love of backpacking, camping, and the outdoors. Through Scouting and his many hobbies, Jerry formed lifelong friendships and lasting memories. He also enjoyed gaming, music, shooting, and scale modeling. Above all, Jerry cherished his family and the time he shared with those he loved.

In addition to his children, Andrew, Isabella, and Benjamin, Jerry is survived by Andrew’s wife, Izzy; Isabella’s fiancé, Dom; and Janel Butler, Jerry’s person, and her son, Ethan. He is also survived by his sister, Keri Ricard of Orleans, MA; his brothers, Christopher Ricard and his wife, Danielle of Hanford, CA, and Shawn Ricard and his wife, Angela of Orleans, MA; his nephews, Christopher, Nathan and Zachary Ricard; his niece, Laurel; his uncles, Jack Hibbard and his wife, Laurie, William Hibbard and his wife, Barbara, and Henry Ricard and his wife, Elaine; his aunts, Claire Mendonca, Rita Ricard, Theresa Brown, Ester Briand, Susan Wareham and her husband, Timothy, Cecile Tandus and her husband, Michael, and Nancy Gaudette and her husband, James; as well as many cousins, extended family members, and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, his aunt, Estelle Judd, and his uncles, Robert Ricard and Paul Ricard.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jerry’s Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 4 until 7 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell. His funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 10 AM in the funeral home. Burial to be held privately.