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Rene Bastarache Obituary
LEOMINSTER -- Rene J. Bastarache, 81, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He leaves his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanne (DeConinck) Bastarache, three sons Brian, Michael, Rick and his wife Anne, a daughter Dianne Tjampiris, and her husband Gregory, six grandchildren, Noah, Raevin, Amy, Erin, Marc and Wyatt. His brother-in-law David DeConinck and wife Micheline, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, also his caring cousins Edgar and Geneva Roy.
Rene was born in Dieppe, NB Canada, January 25, 1929 to Alyre and Evangeline (LeBlanc) Bastarache. One of fourteen siblings he leaves his two brothers George and Thomas and a sister Rita Hebert of Canada, many nieces and nephews of Canada. He came to Leominster at age 21, and was drafted into the US Army in 1951. He served in Korea for two years, and became a US citizen in 1954. He worked as a Tool and Die Polisher for 30 years at Modern Tool & Die. After the shop closed, he worked as a cook at the Rendezvous Restaurant, and then as a cook at Keystone Nursing home until retirement. He loved to sing and dance, and did so with his family, and in Church Musicals. His passion was vegetable gardening and planting beautiful flower gardens. Rene was a kind and loving soul, who was loved by many, and will be greatly missed. Rene's family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the entire staff at the Life Care Center and Hospice Organization for their compassionate care shown to Rene, and support for the family during his illness.
BASTARACHE -- The Funeral will be held Friday, July 23, 2010 from Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc., 109 West St., Leominster, with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. in Holy Family of Nazareth Church, 750 Union St., Leominster. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 22, from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home. Flowers may be sent or Donations may be made to Holy Family of Nazareth Parish, 750 Union St., Leominster, MA 01453. To Light a Candle, Sign the Guest Book or leave a message of condolence please visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Parker
July 23, 2010
Jeanne and family.
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of Rene. I will keep you in my prayers.
Blessings,
Barbara
Tracy Geer
July 22, 2010
Diane & Greg, I am soo sorry for your loss,Rene was a good man, My heart felt sympathies go out to the family.His memories will last forever.
Sadie Dignard
July 22, 2010
Diane,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I know you have lots of beautiful memories of him, may you find comfort in them.
Yvette (Bastarache) Beaman
July 20, 2010
My Sincere Condolences to my aunt Jeanne and my cousins in the passing of Uncle Rene. Like my brother Raymond suggested, we have fond memories of the gatherings at my Dad's home of the visits of family from USA. My mom Lorraine often expressed her appreciation of Uncle Rene and the conversations they enjoyed while visiting. Aunt Jeanne our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord comfort you and keep you in His care. Love Yvette (Bastarache) Beaman Moncton NB Canada
Part of Rene's brothers and sisters visit to Canada
Yvette (Bastarache) Beaman
July 20, 2010
This was lunch at brother Yvon's (Lorraine) house and also at the cottage I believe
Yvette (Bastarache) Beaman
July 20, 2010
Nancy Smithburger
July 20, 2010
Dear Jeanne and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Rene when he picked you up after working at Sears and at the grocery store on many occasions. He will be greatly missed. RIP Rene.
Karen & Rob (Bobo) Veneziano
July 18, 2010
The Bastarache Family, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My husband and I have known Rene for quite awhile, very nice man who will be missed by all.
July 18, 2010
The family of Raymond Bastarache of Plaster Rock NB Canada, son of Yvon Bastarache wish to sincerely send our condolences to the immediate family of Rene Bastarache. Rene, was my uncle and brother to Dad. My fondest memories of uncle Rene is when all the Bastarache's would gather at my father and mother's place, for a Home gathering and you could find uncle Rene always be a helping mom in the kitchen with all the clean up and be joyful about it. I was priviledge to speak a good 40" to uncle Rene ,long distant on the phone concerning my dad,s passing away on october 10 2008 in Moncton NB. A real gentleman, Uncle Rene was.[ [email protected]]
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