Denis L. Patenaude

BELGRADE – Denis L. Patenaude, 75, passed away Feb. 15, 2024, at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge with his family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1948, a son of Irenée “Rene” and Madeline (Pepin) Patenaude.

Denis grew up in Augusta and graduated from Cony High School. Following school, he worked at Edwards Paper Mill, as well as plowing for the State of Maine. For the majority of his life he was employed at Associated Grocers in Gardiner. In his retirement, Denis kept busy making floral deliveries with his longtime friend at Hopkins Flowers. He was proud of his ancestry and was an active member of Le Club Calumet.

Denis’ biggest passion in life was vintage and antique cars and was a founder of the AMC Maineiac’s. A smart and mechanically inclined man, he enjoyed both tinkering on vehicles and driving them. In his early years, he was proud to have built a 1931 Chrysler and later in life built a 1970 AMC Rebel Machine. He kept both vehicles running and in amazing condition to this day. He loved attending car shows, cruising, and gathering with his friends.

Denis will be remembered as a fun-loving, kind and patient person who was a friend to all; the epitome of a good soul. He was known for his knowledge of historical places and events, and knowing most of the roads in Maine.

Denis was predeceased by his parents, and his brother, David Patenaude.

He is lovingly survived by his wife, Gail Patenaude; his daughters, Echo Faucher and her husband Troy, and Dr. Cassandra Patenaude; grandchildren, Michael and Aiden Faucher; sisters, Dorothy Butler and Elizabeth Patenaude, brothers, Dominic Patenaude and his wife Suzanne, Thomas Patenaude and his wife Elise, Todd Patenaude and his wife Johanne, and George Patenaude and his wife Louise; and many nieces and nephews.

No visiting hours will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 75 Northern Ave., Augusta.

In honor of Denis, a Celebration of Life akin to a car meet will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Rd., Augusta, with a rain date of Saturday, June 8th. Denis hoped that those who have specialty cars or trucks will enjoy a cruise and bring them on this day. Following the Celebration, all are invited to participate in a procession to Holy Family Cemetery for interment.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories, and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.