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Nov 28, 1937 - Apr 30, 2025
Beth, Greg and all who knew and loved him- my heart goes out to you and yours. I never met him, but heard wonderful stories about him! Sending Love- Justine, Lance and Brooklyn -friends of Beth xoxoxooxox
Justine Rutigliano
May 24, 2025 | San Francisco, CA | Friend
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Fern Groebe
May 13, 2025 | Cambridge, MA
We are so sorry for your loss Judi. Sending heaps of love and prayers for your days to come.
Jerry was a wonderful man, and we so enjoyed every minute that we spent with you two.
You two were such gracious hosts to all our visits. I hope we have more to come.
The Wethersfield LeTendre's lost their big brother on April 30th, 2025. He was always there to watch out for and to entertain his younger 3 siblings. Mus, Doreen and Donald would continue
to look up to him...
Don and Carolyn LeTendre
May 12, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ 85050, AZ | Brother
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Don and Carolyn LeTendre
May 12, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | Brother
The running community lost a good friend. My condolences to his family
Peter Hardwick
May 06, 2025 | WATERTOWN, NY
To Beth and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rhonda Favret O’Brien
May 06, 2025 | Clayton, NY | Friend
Beth and Greg, I am so sorry for your loss.
Christopher Dorr
May 06, 2025 | CALVERTON, NY | Friend
Jerry was a good man that always seemed to have a smile on his face. My heartfelt condolences to Greg and Beth.
Danny Thompson
May 06, 2025
I worked with Jerry, at the DEC, during the design and purchase of the RV Seth Green, for operation out of the Cape Vincent Research Station on Lake Ontario. Played tennis with him, too. A true gentleman and fine biologist. Sorry to hear of his passing so condolences to his family at this sad and difficult time.
Tony Bonavist
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May 05, 2025 | Hurley, NY | Coworker
CAPE VINCENT, NY - Gerard C. LeTendre, 87, of Cape Vincent, NY passed away peacefully at Hospice of Jefferson County on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 with his family by his side. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, son of the late Gerard C. and Jeanette (Soucy) LeTendre, he grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut.
Following his graduation from Wethersfield High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1955, serving on the USS Fulton as Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, he was a 1963 graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries biology and later received a master’s degree from the University of Iowa State. He was employed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from 1967-1994 as Supervising Aquatic Biologist out of the Cape Vincent Fisheries Station.
Those who knew Jerry remember his unwavering ability to volunteer wherever he was needed and lend a helping hand. He was instrumental in the creation of Cape Vincent Recreational Park playground and tennis courts. He could be seen jogging along the St. Lawrence River and helped establish the Tibbetts Point Run. He also organized the Cape Vincent Tennis Tournaments. He was a charter member of Cape Vincent Lions Club, Citizen of the Year, and was a soccer referee. He started Sunday soccer in Cape Vincent and was a member of the softball team. Jerry’s passions were the Boston Red Sox, UConn basketball, running, tennis, downhill skiing and birdwatching trips to Costa Rica, Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico, England and the Arctic.
In 2001, he married Judith Crimmins.
Affectionately known as Papa Jer and Grandpa by his grandchildren, he is survived by his wife, Judith; children, Greg (Kim) of Boston, Beth (John Cronin) of Scottsdale, siblings, Donald LeTendre (Carolyn), and Doreen LeTendre; stepdaughters, Joy Ritter (Brian) and Janna Kane (Michael); a brother, Paul LeTendre (Patty) predeceased him. His first wife, Celeste Pellettieri also predeceased him.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at The Channel Marker 243 Restaurant, 427 S. Market St, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cape Vincent Ambulance Squad at PO Box 835, Cape Vincent, NY 13618 or the Cape Vincent Library at 157 Real Street, Cape Vincent, NY 13618.
Arrangements are with Reed & Benoit Funeral Home, Inc. and condolences may be left online at www.reedbenoit.com.
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