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RENE HEBERT Obituary

LIMESTONE and PRESQUE ISLE - Rene J. Hebert, 83, husband of Mrs. Loretta (Roix) Hebert, passed away Sunday morning, May 12, 2013, at a Presque Isle health care facility, after an extended illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1929, in Saint Agatha, son of Joseph and Isabelle (Roy) Hebert.

He was educated in Saint Agatha and went on to serve his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War in the 2nd Armored Division, stationed in Germany. He was married to Loretta Roix April 21, 1954, and had been employed as an iron worker for many years, affiliated with Local Iron Workers Union Number 496. Rene had been a dedicated communicant of Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Louis Catholic Church, Limestone, and since moving to Presque Isle five years ago, became a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hebert was predeceased by four brothers, Emile, Albert, Joel and Patrick Hebert; seven sisters, Jeanne Beebe, Lillian Brandas, Diane Pazderka, Yvette Hebert, Adrienette Dube, Ernestine Tolisano and Roseanne Gervais. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Loretta of Presque Isle; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In keeping with Rene's wishes, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Parish of the Precious Blood, St. Louis Catholic Church, Main Street, Limestone, with the Rev. James Albert celebrant. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held after the Mass in the church reception area. The interment service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Northern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Caribou. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Hebert to St. Louis Catholic Church Building Fund, care of Parish of the Precious Blood, P.O. Box 625, Caribou, ME 04736. Envelopes will be available at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, 144 Main St., Fort Fairfield. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gibersondorseyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Daily Record on May 13, 2013.

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Candy West

May 16, 2013

My name did not attache with the message I just sent. (Being a good Neighbor.)

May 16, 2013

Loretta, I am sorry to hear of Rene passing, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you. You both were Wonderful Neighbors, and also an Angel for helping the kids out.

Reginald Munson

May 15, 2013

I was a member of 496 and though not having worked with Rene have heard many fond memories of him. On behalf of myself and Local 7 Ironworkers we are sorry for your loss. Respectfully Reggie Munson Business Agent Local 7 Ironworkers

May 14, 2013

Loretta,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Edith Dufour Collins

May 14, 2013

Dear Loretta, I am sorry to hear about Rene passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Know that he will continue to watch over you. gail and paul caldwell..limestone,me

Donna Chalou Regan

May 14, 2013

My Dear Loretta, So sorry to hear of Rene's passing. I will always remember him, his smile and his wonderful greeting, his sincere kindness. You both are angels on earth.Now he will be doing the same from above. May God Bless you and give you strength.

Jim Johnson

May 14, 2013

I have many fond memories Rene. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Loretta, Ernestine & Rene, St. Agatha, 2007

Margaret Laneri

May 14, 2013

Loretta, Ernestine & Rene, St. Agatha, 2007

Margaret Laneri

May 14, 2013

Ernestine & Rene, St. Agatha, 2007

Margaret Laneri

May 14, 2013

St. Agatha, July 2007

Margaret Laneri

May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013

Lorraine I was so sorry to hear of Rene's passing He was a wonderful person and friend and will be missed by all. My prayers are with you and your family. Paul Albert Riverview, FL

Pat

May 13, 2013

Aunt Loretta, I am saddened by the loss of our dear Uncle Rene. He was such a loving and caring person and we loved him for what he was to all his large extended family. Our hearts are with you as you put him to rest. Patsy & Peter Flynn

Gene and Sharon Legassey

May 13, 2013

Dear Loretta, so sorry to learn of Rene's passing. He was a good man and always had a smile for everyone. I enjoyed my visits with you both over the years. Our condolences and you are in our prayers. God bless Rene and may he Rest in Peace.

Valerie Tolisano

May 13, 2013

Aunt Loretta,

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I did not get to spend as much time with him as I wish I could, I will never forget him. He was such a tease and he was one of a kind. He may have left this earth and has joined his family in heaven, he will always be in our hearts. I will keep you in my prayers.

Love,

Valerie

May 13, 2013

Dear Loretta, Jane and I are so sorry to hear of Mr.Hebert passing. Rene was a dear friend and a great person. We'll miss his laught and the stories about the days as a Iron Worker. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless you Loretta and may Rene rest in peace.
Bruce and Jane Harvey Limestone/East Waterboro, Maine

Bill & Jeannine O'Neil

May 13, 2013

So sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Rene..We hold so many wonderful memories of him in our hearts. He has been reunited with his family and they are very happy at being all together. Aunt Loretta, may your memories sustain you during these difficult time. Your in our prayers.

Bev & Conrad Edgecomb

May 13, 2013

Loretta,
We were so sorry to hear of Rene's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.

Tom Tolisano

May 13, 2013

RIP Uncle Rene. You and Pat were my favorite uncles. You are always in my heart and mind. Now you are rejoined with your brothers and sisters.

Aline Jandreau

May 13, 2013

Dear Loretta,
So sad to hear of Rene's passing, what a great man he was. Always happy and I hold so many good memories of our times together.

May 13, 2013

Loretta, so sorry to hear about Rene..our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Clifford/Nancy Pelletier
Limestone/Cross Lake Me

SALLY SULLIVAN

May 13, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST .RENE WAS LIKED BY ALL.

Lionel Bernice Ouellette

May 13, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of Rene. He was a great man. Loved his laugh, jokes. We will be dearly missed.

Barbara Obar

May 13, 2013

I will always remember Rene having this warm smile and always friendly to everyone he met. Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers. God bless.
Barb Obar. Limestone and Cumberland, Maine

Peter and Carlene Legassey

May 13, 2013

So Sorry to hear of Rene's passing. He was a dear friend and will be forever in our hearts.

Peter and Carlene Legassey

May 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Rene's passing. He was a very good friend and he will be will be forever in our hearts.

Brian Treadwell

May 13, 2013

Condolences to the family of Rene I worked with Rene on a few ironworking jobs Rene was a good ironworker and a better Guy Rest in Peace Rene

Beth (Barnes)Tilmont

May 13, 2013

I was very saddened to hear of Rene's passing. He always had a beautiful smile for me.
I know that your many wonderful memories will help carry you through this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

May 13, 2013

So sad to see you go . You will be miss your suffering is done now you can rest in peace with all your loving family .
Your Niece Donna and Carey Daigle
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