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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Maurice "Fred" Brunet
Maurice "Fred"
Brunet
August 13, 1930 – December 9, 2015
Maurice "Fred" Brunet's Obituary
ELLENBURG, NY---Maurice "Fred" Brunet, 85, of Glenns Way, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at the CVPH Medical Center. He was born in Ontario, Canada on August 13, 1930, the son of Emery and Rose Emma (Sauve) Brunet.
Fred worked at the Domtar Papermill in Cornwall, Ontario until 1956 when he purchased his farm in Ellenburg Center. He operated the farm until he purchased the Flamingo Motel and Torchroom Restaurant in Cornwall in 1977. He then sold the motel and restaurant in 1979 and returned to the farm, which he operated for several years along with his son, until the farm was sold in 2003.
Fred enjoyed old vehicles and tractors and was especially proud of his Red Plymouth, which he drove in many local parades. Above all else, Fred's priority in life was his family and friends. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with anyone and sharing memories he had lived. Fred was known for always looking for an adventure while riding around with family and sharing his stories of the past. You knew a good story was coming when he started his conversation with "I remember when…". Fred's stories will forever be missed, but will remain to be passed on for generations to come. His infectious smile will be remembered by all who knew him.
Survivors include his six children, Gilles and Nancy Brunet of Malone, Ronald and Betty Brunet of Ellenburg Center, Dale and Darlene Brunet of Ellenburg Center, Claude Brunet of Plattsburgh, Carol and Frank Dumas of Champlain, and Steven and Candy Brunet of Ellenburg Depot; three sisters, Claudette and Gerald Dow, Jacqueline and Albert Menard, and Lucienne and John McMillan; twelve grandchildren, Stephen Russell Melanie Desso, Travis Brunet, Brian Brunet, Brad Brunet, Kyle Brunet, Dustin Brunet, Tyler Bechard, Magan Bechard, Malinda Bechard, Cody Brunet, and Charley Brunet; 10 great-grandchildren (with one on the way); and several nieces and nephews.
Fred was predeceased by his wife, Rita in 2000; one son, Michael Brunet; one grandson, Brock Brunet; three brothers, Lucien, Emile, and Rene; and two sisters, Madeline and Georgette.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the H.K. Freedman Renal Center in Plattsburg for the care and assistance given to Fred. They also wish to give a special thank you to Marie Decoste for all she did to assist and care for Fred. It will never be forgotten.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rabideau Funeral Home in Ellenburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 2:00 p.m. in St. Edmund's Church in Ellenburg.
Donations in his memory may be made to the H.K. Freedman Renal Center at the CVPH Medical Center.
To share a condolence with the family, please visit, www.rabideaufuneralhome.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted into the care of the Rabideau Funeral Home, 5614 Route 11, Ellenburg, NY.
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Funeral Services for Maurice "Fred" Brunet
Funeral Service
December
14
St. Edmund's Church
Starts at 2:00 pm
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