Kathleen Allard

August 14, 1950 - November 30, 2025
Traverse City, MI

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Kathleen Belliveau Allard, 75, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025.

Born on August 14, 1950, in Norwich, Connecticut, Kathleen devoted her life to education and her family. A gifted and compassionate teacher for more than 30 years, she shared her love of reading with countless students, inspiring a lifelong passion for learning in many of them.

Kathleen was a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tom Allard, and their children, Megan (Josh) Heiks and Ryan (Christine) Allard. She was immensely proud of her four grandsons—Zachary, Logan, Preston, and Bennett—who brought her endless joy.

Kathleen is also survived by her siblings: Michael Belliveau, John (Christine) Belliveau, Thomas Belliveau, Jeanne (Tim) Merchant, Barbara (John) Tetreault, Stephen (Sue) Belliveau, and Deborah (Rick) Saldi, along with many cherished in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Albert and Joan Belliveau.

Kathleen will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the gentle strength she brought to everyone around her. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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