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1940
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2022
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Andre Renard Obituary
June 29, 1940 - November 22, 2022
Holmes Beach, Florida - It's with sadness we announce the passing of Andre Joseph Adrian Renard, M.D., age 82, on Nov. 22, 2022. Andre passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Andre will be remembered for his humility, sense of humor, kindness, sense of adventure, talent in his surgical profession and art. He was a loving husband, father and friend to many. Andre was born in Brussels, Belgium to Louis & Emma Renard. His two siblings; Claudine and Daniele (who predeceased him). Andre attended Medical School at in Brussels and did his Residency at St. Gilles Hospital in Brussels, Belgium. He practiced Internal Medicine until making the big move to the United States in 1970 with his wife, Arlette, their children for a full Residency in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. His original intent was to go back to Belgium after 7 years of training but decided to stay in Jacksonville with his family. His children; Valerie, Alexandra and Laurent attended schools in Jacksonville while Andre practiced with Bernie Kay, founder of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He was a skilled Plastic Surgeon who spearheaded Micro-thumb re-implantation surgery, TRAM flap used for breast reconstruction after cancer, transgender surgery with a team in Jacksonville and many other cutting-edge surgeries at that time. He is published in Plastic Surgery journals for the 'Renard Flap', reconstruction of the ear.
In 1993, Andre moved to Manatee County. He married Carol Whitmore in 1994 and practiced in Manatee County & Sarasota County until his retirement in 2014. Many of his surgical/medical colleagues and friends referred to him as the maestro and renaissance man due to his surgical talents of very difficult cases and artistic talents. A self-taught artist, he was recognized by the Florida Medical Journal and drew the cover of the journal for eight years. He showed his work in New York at the New York Art Expo. A true Renaissance man, he was passionate about life and family. His talents included being an exceptional painter, a great dancer, a Green Beret, a brown belt in Judo and an avid equestrian & polo player. He also gave his time by providing free medical attention to indigent patients in his private practice and at Turning Points.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Renard Whitmore; son, Laurent (Marie-France); daughters; Valerie, Alexandra (Thom) and Janae (Scott); along with grandchildren; Sabrina, Michael, Stephanie, Kyle, Tessa, Sophia, Cale & Camden. He also leaves behind his sister, Claudine; other extended family and many close friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor 2:00-6:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota, FL 34240 in Lakewood Ranch. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Donations can be sent to Hospice: Tidewell Foundation, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 or Tidewell.org. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andre Renard
Peter (Pete) Ward, MD FACS
May 6, 2023
A dear friend, colleague, teacher, and artist. Never git to watch him play polo though.
Reta and Karl Saffo
February 25, 2023
Dear Carol, Karl and I are sorry to learn of Dr. Renard's recent passing. We both thought very highly of him. Such a dear man. Generous, humble, kind, skilled, talented, and so very handsome-- always wearing a beautiful smile. He, (along with Tara), took careful care of us and our skincare needs over the years back in Sarasota. I know this is a difficult time for you, Carol-- we offer our sincere condolences, and wish you much peace.
Denise Watkins
December 15, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Monica Vanhandel
December 13, 2022
Dear Carol & Janae,
I was heartbroken to hear of Andre´s passing. He was one of the kindest person I´ve ever known. I have so many memories that make me laugh and smile. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. You both were so blessed to have shared your life with such an incredible man.
Judith Meyer
December 12, 2022
Dear Carol, we are so sorry for your loss and send our sincerest sympathies. Roger and Judy Meyer
Erma McMullen
December 11, 2022
My condolences for your loss. Dr. Renard was a gifted surgeon and artist. He touched the lives of many people. It was an honor to live in his neighborhood.
Jackie Greenough
December 10, 2022
Carol and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Renard's passing. He was a wonderful man and doctor. When you sent my medical records, they included notes and a copy of an article about my beautiful white birds that he had saved. He always asked me about them when I was there. I would be honored to offer to celebrate and honor him with a white bird release. Please let me know, if you think you would like this. I know Andre would have. God bless you all.
Deborah Thrasher
December 9, 2022
Andre was such a talented man as a Doctor an artist. Very much a true gentleman.
We will all miss you! Sending prayers and my deepest condolences for family and friends. Rest in peace Andre. ❤
Pauline Barclay
December 6, 2022
A true gentleman who never uttered an unkind word.
Sharon Tolhurst
December 6, 2022
I always enjoyed working with him. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Sheryl Trammell
December 5, 2022
This gentleman and scholar, as I have referred to him, will be sorely missed by so many! He had the greatest respect for his patients, family, friends and his medical family..no matter what position you held. He was gentle, kind and giving. He stopped me in the hospital hallway to tell me about his Parkinson's and how he was going by to have to give up his surgery practice. He was humble, saddened but grateful for this opportunity, blessed by the relationships he had made along the way. So respectful and kind to all us nurses and was the kind of physician and person that you could call, question, and learn without reproach. He was an advocate for his patients and always had our backs! Dr. Renard, you truly are one of a kind! You impacted so many lives , in so many ways! Thank you! You will be deeply missed. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Carol, his children, grandchildren and his family of friends. You will always be in our hearts! ,❤
December 5, 2022
It was my great pleasure to have known and worked with this amazing, caring, humane, talented beautiful man. He will be forever larger than my feeble words can convey. I am a better man to have known him! My deepest sympathy and love to Carol and his dear family in this bittersweet time of your loss, and his relief from all suffering. My love and prayers, Chip Eggerton—RN (retired)
Nancy Ambrose
December 5, 2022
Deepest Sympathy Carol, Janae and family. Hold tight to all of your special memories.
Darcy Marquis
December 1, 2022
We were fortunate to have had Dr Renard's expertise as patients in prior years. Carol, you picked a perfect man and Andre thought you were a perfect jewel. He admired you. What a giving, compassionate and wonderful couple. We love you,
Darcy Lee Marquis and
Thomas Gray Vaught
Michelle Matthews
November 29, 2022
Doctor Dre... U will truly be missed buddy but U always made me and my husband feel welcome anytime we seen you n Carol. Corbett always to this day stills talks about ur paintings upstairs and that they were AWESOME like you. Carol n Family please except our condolences at this time.❤
Maureen Hirthler
November 29, 2022
Carol, Rick and I send our condolences. We both remember working with Andre, who was indeed an excellent surgeon and a good man. May peace and healing be with you.
Jesse Ferguson
November 28, 2022
Andre was a great man, neighbor and physician.
Nothing but respect for him and is incredible family. He will be missed by our community and never forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers,
Jesse Ferguson
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