Louis Gendron Obituary

Louis Remi Gendron

Claremont, NH — Louis Remi Gendron, 90, of Claremont, NH, passed away Sunday August 14, 2022 in Keene, NH. Born September 6, 1931, in Claremont, NH to the late Remi Louis Gendron and Mary Pinette Gendron, Louis is predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Wreatha Jean Zerba Gendron, and his oldest daughter, Lynn Holland Kelley of Claremont, NH. Louis is survived by his son Lawrence Gendron and his wife Bailey Breene Gendron of New York, NY, daughter Lorene Gendron of North Springfield, VT, daughter Lea Gendron-Rapp of Barnet, VT, son Louis Gendron of Wilton, NH, and son-in-law Terry Kelley of Claremont, NH. Louis is also survived by 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Louis met his wife Wreatha in Claremont in 1947 and they married on January 5th, 1952 in Hartford, CT before settling in Claremont in their home on Elm Street. A true renaissance man, Louis was an experienced landscape architect, horticulturist, tree surgeon, (he and his father Remi saved the massive oak trees for Maxfield Parrish), master gardener and greens keeper. A lover of music, he was a drummer and percussionist, as well as a ski instructor, race car driver, auto and fleet salesman, food and beverage distributor, and senior citizens advocate. Louis had many friends throughout New Hampshire and Vermont over his lifetime, both personally and professionally. He took pride in his work with first responders and law enforcement officers, yet he was most proud of his work advocating for seniors - continuing the legacy his father Remi began - a highlight being his organizing a visit to Claremont in the 1990s from then President Bill Clinton.

The family is planning a memorial service at a future date.