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Rev Gerard W Patenaude

Birth	:	11 Jun 1916 Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Death	:	3 Oct 2008 Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Burial	:	Wonthaggi Cemetery, Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate	:	-38.6211128, 145.5833282
Description	:	AUGUSTA, ME -- The Rev. Gerard W. Patenaude of Oxford Street, age 92, died suddenly at his home on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. He was born in Augusta on June 11, 1916, the eldest son of the late Wilfred and Lucie (Gilbert) Patenaude. The Rev. Patenaude was a graduate of St. Charles Seminary and of the Theological Seminary, both in Sherbrooke, Quebec, where he was ordained to the priesthood in 1941. He studied at Fordham University and graduated from the University of Montreal with a master's degree in English. He worked as an English professor for more than 40 years at the seminary... Read More	AUGUSTA, ME -- The Rev. Gerard W. Patenaude of Oxford Street, age 92, died suddenly at his home on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008. He was born in Augusta on June 11, 1916, the eldest son of the late Wilfred and Lucie (Gilbert) Patenaude. The Rev. Patenaude was a graduate of St. Charles Seminary and of the Theological Seminary, both in Sherbrooke, Quebec, where he was ordained to the priesthood in 1941. He studied at Fordham University and graduated from the University of Montreal with a master's degree in English. He worked as an English professor for more than 40 years at the seminary and the University of Sherbrooke. For 25 of those years, he served as the band director. For many years, during the summer months, he assisted with Masses at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Winthrop, Our Lady of the Lakes in Rangeley, and St. Joseph's in Bridgton. After 12 years of extensive genealogical research of the Patenaude family, he authored and published "A Patenaude Story," a history book tracing the origins of the family back to the Middle Ages. This book has been read by family members throughout the world and is the official source for genealogical information on the Patenaude family in North America. The Rev. Patenaude was an accomplished musician, playing the clarinet in the Symphony Orchestra of Sherbrooke. He also taught many generations of young musicians while teaching in Sherbrooke. He was a kind and affable man and was loved and esteemed by all of his students and peers. On many occasions, he represented the school as an emissary at multiple special events. Friends and strangers alike gravitated toward his gregarious personality. Due to his ability to relate to young people, he was not only a professor who contributed to the education of thousands of young men and women; he also played an important role in their formation as priests. Many of his former students are still serving in dioceses in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and the province of Quebec, and as missionaries throughout the world. A further testament to his inspiration and influence lies in the fact that his former students also include political and business leaders, health professionals, researchers and writers. He was a great role model and mentor. Upon his father's death, he assumed the role of patriarch for his nine siblings and their extended families. He organized many family gatherings and performed weddings, baptisms, and funerals for many generations of Patenaudes. His compassionate, caring nature enabled him to relate to many generations, and he took a keen interest in the lives of all Patenaude family members. The Rev. Patenaude was predeceased by his parents; one sister, Sister Florence Patenaude; and two brothers, the Rev. Laurent Patenaude and Dr. Robert Patenaude. He is survived by three brothers, the Rev. Gilbert Patenaude, Irenee Patenaude (Madeline) and Dr. Raymond Patenaude (Monique); three sisters, Cecile Morin, Therese Rodrigue (Donald) and Julia Fontaine (Alberic); a sister-in-law, Alice Patenaude; 23 nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Visiting hours will be 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at St. Augustine Catholic Church on Northern Avenue in Augusta. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated following the visitation at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial and committal prayers will follow at Holy Family Cemetery on Townsend Road in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Church Restoration Fund, 41 Western Ave., Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com. Published in the Morning Sentinel on 10/6/2008

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Where is Rev Gerard W Patenaude's memorial?
Rev Gerard W Patenaude's memorial is located at: Wonthaggi Cemetery, Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire, Australia.
When did Rev Gerard W Patenaude death?
Rev Gerard W Patenaude death on 3 Oct 2008 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
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Latitude: -38.6211128
Longitude: 145.5833282

Family Members:

Parent

Wilfred Patenaude

(1893 - 1960)

Lucie Patenaude

(1887 - 1978)

Siblings

Rev Laurent Patenaude

(1918 - 1998)

Rev Gilbert A Patenaude

(1919 - 2009)

Irenee A. “Rene” Patenaude

(1921 - 2014)

Dr Robert A Patenaude

(1923 - 2006)

Cecile M Patenaude Morin

(1924 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wonthaggi Cemetery
Wonthaggi, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.6211128, 145.5833282

2. Kilcunda Cemetery
Kilcunda, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.5590700, 145.4918990

3. Inverloch Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.6273780, 145.7185850

4. San Remo Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.5264220, 145.3794970

5. Outtrim Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.5122130, 145.7768440

6. San Remo Fisherman Lost at Sea
San Remo, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.5204271, 145.3646088

7. Corinella Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.4361780, 145.4847240

8. Tarwin Lower Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.6710420, 145.8624400

9. Grantville Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.3947460, 145.5398240

10. Coal Creek Community Park and Museum
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Coordinate: -38.4438019, 145.8312988

11. Korumburra Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.4303000, 145.8482100

12. Nyora Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.3406970, 145.6637270

13. Phillip Island Cemetery
Cowes, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.4703860, 145.2578930

14. Poowong Cemetery
Poowong, South Gippsland Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.3461002, 145.7615830

15. Leongatha Cemetery
Leongatha, South Gippsland Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.4831187, 145.9380932

16. Lang Lang Cemetery
Lang Lang, Cardinia Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.2779980, 145.5831970

17. Meeniyan Cemetery
Meeniyan, South Gippsland Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.5782080, 146.0204130

18. Walkerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.8563610, 145.9096350

19. Captain Grossard Lone Grave
Ventnor, Bass Coast Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.4625830, 145.1785719

20. Hmas Cerberus Cemetery
Crib Point, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.3740200, 145.2103850

21. Crib Point Cemetery
Crib Point, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.3540390, 145.1879580

22. Tyabb Cemetery
Hastings, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Australia
Coordinate: -38.3029320, 145.2141720

23. Ripplebrook Cemetery
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Coordinate: -38.2074990, 145.7508310

24. Tooradin Christ Church Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: -38.2109390, 145.3781320