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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LAURENT EDGAR

GENDRON

     Introduced By: Senators Murray, and Picard

     Date Introduced: May 17, 2021

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of

Laurent Edgar Gendron, the devoted husband of Janet Gendron for seventy-one years, the

beloved father of Barbara Ducharme, John Gendron, "Dee" Dolores Ducharme, Patricia Girard,

Kevin Gendron, Daniel Gendron, and Maureen Gendron, and the father-in-law of Robert

Ducharme, Linda Gendron, Steven Faiola, Angela Gendron, Ann Marie Gendron, and the late

Ronald Ducharme and Daniel Girard; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, Mr. Gendron was the son of the late

Eugene and Blanche Gendron, and the brother of Melvyn Gendron, and the late Eugene, Leonard,

William, Paul, Norman, Bernard, Elaine Martin Henault, and Loraine Cote. He served our

country with honor in the United States Army in Europe during WWII as a Non-Commissioned

Officer in the 120th Regiment, 30th Infantry Division; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Gendron was the very proud

grandfather of eight grandchildren, Timothy Girard, Pamela Dunn, Bethany Gale, Katie Miller,

Stephanie Fleming, Andrew Gendron, Nathan Gendron, and Victoria Gendron, six great-

grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members; and

     WHEREAS, For most of his lifetime, Mr. Gendron had made his home in the City of

Woonsocket. He was the Mailroom Supervisor at Eastland Bank until retiring in 1991, and had

previously been employed as a custodian at Sacred Heart Parish, in addition to holding positions

at several local mills; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Gendron was devoted to his faith and was a parishioner and active

member of Sacred Heart Church for many years, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and

Confirmation teacher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus; and

     WHEREAS, A generous and devoted family man, and a gifted Mr. Fix-it, Laurent

Gendron never failed to lend a hand to anyone in need and had the innate ability to repair just

about anything from plumbing to cars, to electrical issues around the house. He enjoyed casual

barbeques, going out to dinner at restaurants, vacations, taking photos of "everyone and

everything" especially for special occasions, and just helping out family and friends with various

projects; and

     WHEREAS, The most fitting tribute to Laurent Gendron is a celebration of his amazing

life. He was truly blessed with the love of a large and devoted family and he will be forever

remembered; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends deepest

condolences to the family and friends of Laurent Edgar Gendron; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Janet Gendron and Family.

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