BERLIN – Henry M. Renaud, 85, of Jasper Street, passed away Saturday February 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by his wife and children.
Mr. Renaud was born at home in Berlin to Edouard and Mary (Taylor) Renaud. He was the youngest of 12 children.
Henry lived in Berlin for the majority of his life. He married Alice Lavoie on September 1, 1947 and enjoyed 64 blissful years of marriage. He served in the US Navy as a seaman during WWII. He worked at the paper mill for 39 years retiring in 1988. He drove taxi cabs as a second job for 16 years and therefore knew many of the Berlin residents and locations. He was known for his innovative solutions to construction or mechanical problems. He built his home with family and friends, was often tinkering on many projects for himself and friends. In retirement both Henry and Alice enjoyed camping. Alice and Henry traveled throughout the states and Canada with their RV or van. The campfires often included Henry’s stories of his life and humorous jokes. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Family members include his wife Alice of Berlin, three children Anne Marie Hardman and her husband Alan of North Berwick, ME and Claire Renaud and her husband Robert Cone of Berlin and Guy Renaud and his wife Denise of New Hampton, his sister Cecile Dubois of Lancaster, grandchildren, Jason Renaud, Moriah Renaud, Christina Renaud, Zev Hardman and Catherine Hardman. He was predeceased by, 2 half sisters Laetitia Fournier and Laurenda Plant and 2 half brothers Alcide and Aristide Renaud, his siblings Bella Renaud, Doris Renaud, Sylvio Renaud, Yvette Dubois, Laurier (Charlie) Renaud, Eddie Renaud and Alice Blessings.
At Henry’s request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning, February 10, at 11:00 AM at St. Anne Church of Good Shepherd Parish. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers he asked that you send a donation to many who touched his life during these last few weeks. Berlin AVH Home Health and Hospice Services and caregivers in particular treated him “better than any king”, 59 Page Hill Road, Berlin, NH 03570.