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Edward Patenaude Obituary
Webster - Edward Patenaude, 90, died Monday, June 25, 2018 with family at his side.
He leaves his wife of 67 years, Jeanne (Murphy) Patenaude; 4 children, Jean Augusto and her husband Fernando of Somerset, MA, Michelle Jervis and her husband Bob of Charlton, MA, Joel Patenaude and his wife Judy Hoffstein of Montclair, NJ and Kathryn Vincent and her husband Michael of Raleigh, NC.
His loving grandchildren included Sarah and Jenny Augusto, Elisabeth Peixoto, Zachary and Ryan Stevens, Sophie and David Patenaude and Nicholas, Alex and Cameron Vincent. His great-grandchildren were Mia and Olivia Peixoto and, born on June 25th, the day Ed passed, great-granddaughter Everly Stevens. He was predeceased by his sister Marguerite Geer and by a grandson, Alex Patenaude.
Ed was born in Webster, the son of Joseph A. and Lena C. (Jewell) Patenaude and lived there all his life. He graduated from Bartlett High School in 1946.
Mr. Patenaude was a self-taught journalist who started his career as a sports writer with the Webster Times. His gift for the written word and his deep interest in Webster's townspeople earned him the newspaper's Managing Editor position. He finished his career as a reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for over 25 years for which he wrote the popular column, "So I've Heard" until 2012.
He was a communicant of St Louis Church.
The funeral will be held Saturday, June 30, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00AM in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Attendees are invited to a luncheon immediately following. Visiting hours will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Friday June 29 in the funeral home. Donations in his name may be made to St. Louis Church, 15 Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570.
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Senator Dick Moore
June 29, 2018
Joanne and I extend our deepest condolences to Jeanne and the entire family on Ed's passing. He was an excellent reporter at both the Times and T&G who captured local news in a most interesting manner - especially recalling many colorful characters from Webster's and Dudley's rich past. He was fair and accurate in his reporting of my political career throughout his tenure! No one could ever call his writing "fake news." He was the consummate newspaper professional and a true gentleman of the "old school." We will miss him! Our prayers are with Ed, his family, and friends.
John & Linda Bialy
June 27, 2018
To Jeanne, Jean Ellen, Michelle, Joel & Kathryn
It is with deep sorrow and sadness that Linda and I have learned of Ed's passing. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences. To me Ed was more than a colleague. He was my mentor, my teacher, my counselor but most importantly "my friend" A true journalist in every sense of the word, he reported the news fairly and honestly and his contributions to the community will be remembered long after his passing. Rest in Peace my Friend until we meet again. You will always be loved and remembered in our prayers.
Jackie Mangione
June 27, 2018
Joel , You always spoke lovingly about your Dad. I can tell from his friends that he touched people and enriched their lives for the better. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
June 27, 2018
Dear Mrs. Patenaude, Jean Ellen, Michelle, Joel and Kathy,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. I have the most beautiful childhood memories of time spent with all of you when we were neighbors on Harris Street and Spring Street! How I delightfully remember going to the ice cream shop on Main Street on a Sunday morning with Mr. Patenaude. I always had a dish of coffee ice cream -- his treat every time! I don't recall what you had, Jean Ellen (I only remember you as Jean Ellen, not Jean!), but I do know that we always went with your Dad for our Sunday treat! Your house was a second home to me -- I was always welcomed there! Mr. Patenaude, I know that my childhood was blessed by your gentle and kind
spirit. May you experience the peace and joy in the heavenly kingdom and may God "hold you in the hollow of his hand!"
With love, Mary Jo
Major Edward Dauksz, USMC Ret
June 27, 2018
No finer Man or Friend ever walked the streets of Webster. Deepest sympathy from one of his Old Friends
June 27, 2018
You have my sympathy for your loss, Ed was always a wonderful guy to read and to talk to.
Jeff Stefanik
Jay Lamy
June 27, 2018
No one knew Webster or its people better than this gentle soul
Don Wayman
June 27, 2018
I have never met a nicer man, never. I will always remember our chats.
Mike and Linda Branniff
June 27, 2018
Michelle and Family: Mike and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Webster has lost a true treasure with his passing. His knowledge of the town and its history was amazing. Again, our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Hudon
June 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss. He was the most knowledgeable citizen of Webster on town history and a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. If you needed to know anything about this town all you had to do was ask Ed and if he didn't know he would find out. Ed and his wife were always so very kind to my son Anthony and myself while they were at Christopher Heights. I will miss listening to all his knowledge and his stories of which he had many. God Bless!
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