Bernardston, MA –
Ronald D. Patenaude passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Buckland, MA on June 30, 1942, to the late Eldridge and Denelda (Tetreault) Patenaude. Ronald graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA in 1960.
After graduation, Ronald served in the U.S. Army as a National Army Security Agent from 1960-1963. Upon returning home, Ron was a butcher at the Freezer Locker in Shelburne, before becoming a railroad conductor at the Boston and Maine Railroad Company in Deerfield for 27 years.
After retirement, Ron was a jack of all trades and dabbled in woodworking, carpentry, and electrical to keep busy. Ron enjoyed gardening, taking care of his lawn and pool, and watching Patriots football, but mostly spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Anna (Zraunig) Patenaude, his daughter Lisa (Robert) Letourneau of Bernardston, MA, his son, Steven (Karin) Patenaude of Greenfield, MA, and his grandson, Cody Letourneau, of Gill, MA. He also leaves behind a brother, Lyle (Arlene) Patenaude of Shelburne, MA.
A Funeral service will take place Friday January 30, 2026, at 11am at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St., Greenfield, MA. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Greenfield.
Calling hours will be Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 4:00-6:00pm and Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10:00am until service time at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal St. Greenfield, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Franklin County Regional Dog Shelter, 10 Sandy Lane, Turners Falls, MA 01376 in his memory.
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