Rene Courtemanche, of East Windsor, passed away on November 5, 2020 after suffering a stroke. He was a devoted son, husband, father and brother. Born May 5,1930 in Hartford CT, he was the son of the late Theodore & Edna (Ares) Courtemanche. He was the youngest of seven children and was raised in the “Frog Hollow” section of Hartford. Rene was raised Roman Catholic and attended Saint Anne’s school in Hartford. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas, Germany, and Paris over a 2 year period. In 1955 he met Irene Parulski at a dance and it was love at first sight. Rene proposed after a three month courtship and they married June 18th, 1955. Irene and Rene celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year. He was an intelligent, dedicated, hard worker who put his family first. He was always smiling and making others smile with his quick wit and sense of humor. Rene was also an avid vegetable gardener. He and Irene especially enjoyed going to the Foxwoods Casino.All those who knew him, loved him. Rene’s passing to the Lord was eased by the serenade of love songs by his loving wife Irene for hours on end.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Irene( Parulski) Courtemanche, his 4 children and their spouses/partners, sister & in-laws:Janet & Steven Cianci, Denise Tuttle & Paul DiGregorio, Yvette & Brian Hull, Ron & Annie Courtemanche, Grandchildren, spouses/partners: Jacob Corcoran ,Adam & Beth Hastings- Corcoran, Ely Corcoran, Mike & Melissa Cianci, Nick & Sarah Cianci, Derek Schumann, Kyle Tuttle, Kelsey Tuttle, Venessa Gonzales , Kaci Courtemanche & Nico Mollica, Great Grandchildren: Irene & Steven, Colleen, Isaac, Casimir, William, Collin, Natalie, Taylor, Juliana, Jack, Michael, Luke, Nora, Elleana & Salvadore, Sister: Rita Miller, In Laws: Henry & Bernice Murzyn, Dorothy Pryzybylo. He also leaves behind many special nieces & nephews & friends whom he loved dearly. In addition to his beloved parents, Rene was predeceased by siblings and in-laws: Michael & Antoinette Parulski , Donat & Rae Courtemanche ,Violet & Frank Mijeski, Art Miller, Cecile & Joseph Slattery, Roland & Gladys Courtemanche, Romeo & Anne Courtemanche, Anne & Earl Manning, Paul & Lucille LaFlamme, Stanley Pryzbylo, Sophie & Nick Pyzow & Jenny Decenty. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 1 pm on Friday November 13th 2020 at St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, 1558 King St. Enfield, CT. In lieu of flowers, Please make a donation in his memory to: Your local VFW or the American Heart Association. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com