Rene J. Vezina

Rene Joseph Vezina, 80 years old, of Springvale, Maine passed away surrounded by family on Monday, June 19, 2023.

With Verna, his wife of 60 years, he created the type of family he always deserved; a loving, doting, and supportive one that he cherished more than anything. Rene served his community as a mechanic for 40 years, and even after retirement, continued to provide for the town as a crossing guard in Sanford, Maine.

In his downtime, Rene continued to work in and around his home on all sorts of projects. From woodworking in his garage where he also created his own designs, to landscaping, he always enjoyed doing something that would be helpful. “The Gadget Guru” was also an avid reader of many books, and spent time working out at the YMCA, which in turn dubbed him “the most fit 80-year-old” the hospital staff had ever seen. He fought and beat cancer but at last had to succumb to the complications following. Rene was a quick witted, and kind, gentle soul that had a soft spot for his family and dogs, especially his grandogger Ellah.

He is survived by his wife Verna, his son Derrick and his wife Laurie Vezina of Dayton, his son Kevin and his wife Jennifer Vezina of Springvale, Rene went by “Pepere” and “Papa” to his grandchildren; Derrick and Laurie’s children Deanna Vezina, Derrill Vezina and wife Cassie, Jeff Auger and his wife Fran, Bethany Dery, and Kevin and Jennifer’s children Mitchell Vezina, and soon to be wed Paige Vezina with her fiancé Adam Edmunds. Rene also has a handful of great-grandchildren; Marcus, Grace, Weston, Beau, And Amelia.

If grief is misplaced love, we are so lucky to have loved and now grieve such a wonderful man. There will be a private ceremony for his family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.

To leave a message of condolence click on Rene’s Remember Page.