Scoliard, Sheldon

South Kingstown

Scoliard, Sheldon R., 90, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte E. (Michael) Scoliard for thirty-five years and was the father of Jennifer Scoliard. Born in Providence, a son of the late Elisha and Esther (Lubin) Scoliard, he had lived in South Kingstown for nine years, previously living in Narragansett.

Sheldon attended and graduated from Providence College in 1957, continuing to Ohio State for his juris doctorate. He was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar and began his career in law in 1963. He practiced law for over 30 years at his law firm, Halpert & Scoliard.

Sheldon was a devoted and loving husband and father. He was also an adoring pet parent. He was an avid non-fiction enthusiast, with a keen interest in historical non-fiction. He loved cooking and entertaining, as well as outdoor pursuits of cycling and rowing. Those who knew him referred to him as a true gentleman and charming individual.

He was predeceased by his late wife Janice M. Scoliard, and his late brother, Louis Scoliard

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J Fox Foundation, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, NY, NY 10163.