Bernard "Benny" Patenaude

Passed away peacefully at the Southbridge Nursing Home in Cornwall on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Benny Patenaude of Chesterville, in his 89th year.  Loving husband of the late Virginia Patenaude (nee Fawcett) for 60 years.  Loving father of Nickie Patenaude-Ouderkirk (Tony) of Cornwall, Shelly Patenaude (Jacques) of Chesterville and Bernadette Dumoulin (Scott) of St. Albert.  Dear brother of Gisele Loucks (late Lynn) of Morrisburg and Leona Shay (Wayne) of Port Moodie, B.C.  Benny will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Melissa (A.J.), Sarah (Ryan), Justin (Shawna), Cheyanne (Josh), Emilie (Jeremie), Katelyn (Trent) and his great-grandchildren Haley, Lennon, Nora, Liam, J.J. Sawyer, Maverick, Delilah and Benny.  He was predeceased by his parents Florian and Hortense Patenaude (nee Cayer) and his brothers Albert and Victor Patenaude.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Arrangements

Friends may call at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Chesterville, on Sunday, September 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Presentation Roman Catholic Church in Chesterville on Monday, September 21st at 11 a.m., followed by cremation.  A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville.  Donations to the Alzheimer's Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family".  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.