Shayne Patrick Gendron

Shayne Patrick Gendron Battle Creek Shayne Patrick Gendron, 43, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, at his home. He was born February 6, 1966, at Fort Belvoir, VA, the son of Arthur and Yvonne Gendron. His father Arthur preceded him in death on September 26, 2006. Shayne graduated from Norwich Free Academy and then attended the University of Connecticut. He honorably served in the US Navy for six years where he met and married fellow sailor, Julia Faye Murdock on February 14, 1992, and they enjoyed 17 wonderful years together. After their years in the Navy they returned to Battle Creek and both received degrees from Kellogg Community College and Siena Heights University. Shayne was an accountant and his wife is still a practicing Registered Dental Hygienist at the office of Rebecca Sommer. He is survived by his wife, Julia, and his son, Ian, who will be a Junior at Battle Creek Central this fall. He is also survived by his mother, Yvonne Gendron; his sister, Ronnette (Gendron) Bernatovich; his two brothers, Mark Gendron and Gerald Gendron. Shayne was an active member of the Battle Creek Griffons Rugby Team, the assistant coach of the all-city high school rugby team, the Mercenaries, and an unrelenting golfer. He volunteered for Community Action's Meals on Wheels and was a long-standing member of the Board at Temple Beth EI. At the request of the family, services will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at the Fort Custer National Cemetery Pavilion 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta with Cantor Larry Charson, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Temple Beth El, at 306 Capital Ave NE, for a scholarship fund for Shayne's son, Ian Gendron. Arrangements were made by the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com