Ronald Phillip Renaud

Alexander – Ronald Phillip Renaud, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Calais Regional Hospital. Ronald was born in Waite on March 10, 1949, son of Norman and Ida (Thornton) Renaud. After graduating from Princeton High School in 1966, he continued his education at the University of Maine at Machias, graduating with a B.S. in Education in 1970. Ronald began his teaching career in Houlton. He received his Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies from University of Maine at Orono. He moved to Calais and became Dean of Students at what is now Washington County Community College. Later he served as President from 1983 until his retirement in 1996. After his retirement Ronald continued to teach at the college and was an educational consultant until his death. In March of 2001, he received the Emeritus Award from the Maine Community College System. Ronald was a member of many organizations, including Crescent Lodge #78 A.F. & A.M. in Pembroke, Lions Club, Rotary and the Board of Trustees with Calais Regional Hospital. He was predeceased by his father Norman Renaud; paternal grandparents John and Vera Renaud; and his maternal grandparents, Verne and Leona Thornton. Surviving are his loving wife of 39 years Linda (Ross) Renaud; two daughters, Michelle Renaud of Alexander and Denise Renaud Larlee and her husband Brett of New Auburn; his mother Ida Renaud of Waite; sister Bonnie Tibbetts and her husband Bob, and two brothers Richard Renaud and his wife Marilyn, and Robert Renaud, all of Waite; father-in-law and mother-in-law Phil and Mavis Ross of Leesburg, FL; sister-in-law Gail VanFleet and her husband Dutch of Mississippi; brother-in-law Gary Ross and his wife Judy of Oregon; many dear nieces and nephews, and several very special aunts, uncles and cousins; and many special friends Dave Rowe, Jerome Andrews and cousin Randall Ripley. Ronald will also be missed by his faithful canine companion Pokey. Services will be announced at a later date. Donations in Ronald’s memory may be made to either the Ronald Renaud Scholarship Fund at the Washington County Community College, or the Bethel Chapel in Talmadge, c/o Pastor Tom Smith, PO Box 12, Waite, ME 04492. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.