Donald Richard Reny, Sr
November 5, 1937 ~ February 29, 2012
SCARBOROUGH - Donald Richard Reny, Sr., 74, of Scarborough, died February 29, 2012 at Maine Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born November 5, 1937 in Westbrook, a son of Richard E. and Rose Alma (Tellier) Reny. He was educated locally. Following high school, Donald entered the US Air Force and served in Germany Returning from Germany, Donald began his career working as a paper machine operator for S. D. Warren Co.; working for over 25 years retiring in the early 1990's. He married Doreen Mary Richard in 1961 and began raising his family. He was a communicant of St. Maximilian Kolbe Church. Donald was a member of the Moose Lodge #1310 and the Am Vets Post, Post 25. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Doreen in 2009; two brothers, Robert Bolduc and Marley Reny. Surviving are: three daughters, Joanne Howland and her husband Dana of Saco, Kelli Blake and her companion David Pettis of Saco, Michelle Tanguay of Scarborough; two sons, Donald R. Reny, Jr. and his wife Elaine of Saco, William A. Reny and his wife Terri of Freeport; two sisters, Shirley Phinney of Standish, Nancy Greer and her husband "Curley" of Florida; three brothers, John Reny and his wife Ann of Florida, Arthur Reny and his wife Gerri of Florida, Steve Reny and his wife Sandra of Portland; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6th at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 7th at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Interment will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made to: St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, 307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04101.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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To all the Reny family we are deeply sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Take Care.
– Richard & Holly Lamontagne
You will be deeply missed Uncle Don. More than you know…your smile and joyful nature always brought happiness to others. You were a man of few words at times, but a loving heart for friends and family. Love Kimmy
– Kimberly Reny
We love Don Doreen!!! you’ll never me two better people traveling through this world. Don, Dickie Richard Larry Hanlon when on a fishing trip one time in the Moose Head region. We went out in the evening from camp to go fish one more pond see some Moose. When we came back down the road around 9 PM at night the Great Northern Paper company had closed the gate and we were locked in the woods for the night. Larry was so mad he was screaming at Don Dickie to crash thru the gate. They just kept laughing at Larry who was madder than a wet hen. Anyway finally after waiting until 5 AM the Gate keeper unlocked the gate. After Spending the night in the Maine woods getting attacked by Mosquito’s Larry had a few choice words for the gate keeper. Gods Speed Don now your back with Doreen again!!! Larry Donna Hanlon
– Larry & Donna Hanlon
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. With affection, Annette Cecil
– Annette & Cecil Kendall
Words cannot express how I feel for you all right now. Some of my fondest child hood memories were shaped with you and your mother and father. Time has gone by to fast and live gets in the way of just seeing family and telling them you love them. So to all of you I say God Bless you and hold you tight. I will miss Uncle Don deeply. Thinking of you today with a sad heart. Love to you all and your families. Love Darlene,Jeff, Sara,Thomas and David
– Darlene Greer-Milliken and Family
It is hard to speak of Donald and not think of Doreen. We had so many great memories of them both. Working at mother Warren the midnight shift and celebrating at breakfast on Thanksgiving for one and Harmony Hall were some of our favorites. We thank you so much for your friendship and laughter. You will always have a special place in our hearts. aaa
– David & Diana Jensen
I am sad not to be with my nieces and nephews at this time. I have many memories of Don and Doreen and raising our families together. I will cherish that time forever. Know I pray for each of you for strength during this difficult time. I love you all.
– Joan Coyne
I will really miss you calling me Miss Ann. I think it started the first night I met you and was yelling at you for getting John drunk and he had to leave for boot camp the next day. I hope you are dancing with Doreen and having a great reunion. Miss you both. Love you both Ann
– Ann Reny
sorry to hear of your loss-I have many fond memories of both Don and Doreen-time spent at their home in the basement or the pool. Always felt welcomed.
– sue jordan
Pappa was a beautiful soul of a man. My sympathy to entire family especially Kelli and Justin. I love and miss you.
– Cherie Blake
I am very sad for your loss and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Don was one of a kind and I’ll never forget his laugh, it always cracked me up! Your dad and mom were wonderful people and I have very fond memories of them both. He is again together with his beautiful bride, the love of his life and I hope those thoughts bring you comfort at this difficult time.
– Kim(Smith)Snow
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joanne, Michelle, Kelly and Billy and the family, we know how close you all are and we are thinking of you at this difficult time. So many memories of all of you over the years, with our love to our great friends ! Dale Donna
– Dale & Donna