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Tuesday Aug 05, 2014
I heard of uncle's passing late Sunday afternoon. Please know that all my love and prayers are with all of you at this time. I still hold so many childhood memories very dear to my heart and most of them the Patenaude's were right there with the Choquette's. Please accept my sincerest condolences and know I will keep all of you in my prayers. Love, Cousin Robbie
Robert Choquette - (Miami, Fl)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
I was very saddened to hear about Arthur's passing. My sincere sympathy to you, Bob, and your entire family. He was a dedicated teacher, friend and gentleman. He will be fondly remembered by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Paulette Barden - (Central Falls, RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to have many conversations with my big brother. During that time, I found it amazing that I never heard him say a bad word about anyone. The man was in a class by himself. I will miss him forever and love him always.
Your loving brother,
Bob
Bob Patenaude - (Cumberland, RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Arthur Patenaude. He was my 9th grade English teacher. He was one of my favorite teachers. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. R.I.P. Mr. Patenaude! Lisa A. Lavoie
Lisa A. Lavoie - (Pawtucket, RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Patenaude family. Mr. Patenaude was my 9th grade English teacher. He was a well respected teacher and a favorite of many. He is in many of my fond memories from Central Falls High School. May he rest in peace.
Amy (Corrigan) Joyce - (Lincoln)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Mr Patenaude you were a great teacher, always looked forward to coming to your class. RIP. Gary class of 83
Gary Ross - (Cranston RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Mr. Patenaude, without ever realizing it, was easily the teacher who most influenced my future.
Teaching was an art form to him, and his enthusiasm was contagious.
We lost one of the good guys!
Frank Bergeron - (Palm Bay, Florida)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
I first met Arthur when I started teaching at CFHS 25 years ago. His easy smile and kind words will be his legacy. He was always positive and willing to help out a rookie like myself. He represents the best of teachers and he represents the best of Central Falls High School. Deeply sorry to hear of his passing.
Richard Kinslow - (Lincoln, RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Rest in peace, Arthur! Always a smile, always a laugh greeted us when you came into the room. May our good Lord embrace you and bring you to the life eternal.
George McLaughlin and Family
George McLaughlin - (Providence, RI)
Wednesday Aug 06, 2014
Kevin and family, I extend my deepest condolences to you all in the loss of your Dad. He was a great man and one of my favorite teachers at CFHS. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Mr. Patenaude.
Kevin Sullivan - (Warren, RI)
Thursday Aug 07, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire Patenaude family. I remember Mr. Patenaude as a constant presence in the halls and classrooms of the high school. He was a kind person and teacher. Rest in peace Mr. Patenaude.
Cheryl Arnold Figueira, Class of 83
Cheryl Arnold Figueira - (RI)
Thursday Aug 07, 2014
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your beloved Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Arthur was just a GOOD MAN! He was intelligent, compassionate and a WONDERFUL friend! I can just picture that little smirk of a smile moving into full blown laughter! He LOVED his wife and family. NOTHING made him prouder! I had the gift of knowing him as a student in 1961 to working beside him as a colleague beginning in 1979 until his retirement. "Well done, good and faithful servant.." comes to mind as I imagine God's Celestial Committee welcoming Arthur home. He was true joy and a treasure of a friend! Love, prayers and friendship always, Kathy
Kathy Matuszek Martin Menard - (Cumberland, RI)
Thursday Aug 07, 2014
My deepest sympathies to Mr. Patenaude's entire family. He was one of the best and most influential teachers that I have ever had. His passion for literature was so inspiring and contagious! I remember his saying "when I meet you again on the street someday, you know that you will be able to recite this entire speech." Marc Anthony's speech at Julius Caesar's funeral...and he was right. I can still recite it today and think of him, very fondly, any time I read those words or come across that play. Rest in Peace Mr. Patenaude and Thank You! It really was a privilege to be your student. Dawn (Mowry) George Class of '83
Dawn (Mowry) George - (Smithfield, RI)
Thursday Aug 07, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Patenaude Family. I knew Arthur since 1971, first while working for the School Department and then through my brother, mother and sister who all worked as teachers and Hedley Ave. office staff. He was a man of integrity. As long as you keep him in your heart he'll never be forgotten. I will remember him in my prayers.
Moe Brousseau - (Central Falls, RI)
Thursday Aug 07, 2014
Mr.Patenaude was one of my teachers I never forgot him he was a good man and a good teacher
ray prew -
Friday Aug 08, 2014
Although I never worked with Arthur (he retired the year I started at CFHS), I still got to know him quite well thanks to several symposia at the Westside ;) Thank you CVG for those opportunities.
His smile is what I'll remember from him along with our regular initial greeting. He'd say "Comment ca va?" I'd say "Bien merci. Et vous?" He'd answer "Good, good!" I can still hear those words ... I imagine St Peter has heard them to.
My sincerest condolences to you Bob and to his entire family.
Monique Jacob - (Providence, RI)
Friday Aug 08, 2014
I want to extent my deepest sympathies to the entire Patenaude Family. Not only was Arthur my 9th grade english teacher but over the years he became a friend and I always looked forward to our conversations whenever we ran into each. He will be greatly missed but I know that he is at peace and reunited with his beloved wife Rita. He always mentioned how much he missed her. RIP Mr.Patenaude.
Michelle (Miki) Bryan - (Pawtucket, RI)
Saturday Aug 09, 2014
Saddened to hear about Mr. Patenaude. He was one of my favorite English teachers in high school, he always had a great sense of humor & warm smile.
Lori Luther - (Blackstone, MA)
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
I first met Arthur when I was a substitute teacher at Central Falls Jr./Sr. High School. He always had a smile and warm greeting for me and was one of those teachers who made the high school such a welcoming place to work,a gentleman who took such genuine joy in his vocation. I extend my sympathies to you Bob and your entire family. All the memories from those years I still fondly remember. May he rest in peace.
NancyAnn Ursillo - (Cumberland,RI)
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
Sorry to hear about Arthur's passing. He was one of the finest English teachers at Central Falls High School and a great co-worker. We had a lot of fun at the old CF High.
Nicholas Pagliaro - (Johnston, RI)
Sunday Aug 10, 2014
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Mr. Patenaude.
Mr. Patenaude was my home room and English teacher when I was a sophomore at Central Falls High School.
He was a very special person and a wonderful teacher.
My prayers are with the family.
Sincerely,
Susan M. (Kieon) Boland
Class of 1966
Susn (Kieon) Boland - (Wakefield, RI 02879)
Friday Aug 15, 2014
To my friend Arthur I will miss your smile you were the gratest . May you rest in peace
Frank Santos - (Cumberland R I)
Thursday Aug 21, 2014
My condolences to all the patnaude family. Arthur and I had many a conversation about the "old days" when I visited him at st Antoine's. I was really looking forward to his spending some time with me in Florida this winter. Another big loss to the city, all his former students and mostly to his family.
Rip arthur
Leo leclerc - (lady lake florida)
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