Charlene T. Renaud

East Barre: Charlene Thomas Renaud died Saturday July 26, 2025, at Barre Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation in Barre.

She was born on April 3, 1945, in Hardwick; the daughter of Cecil and Mildred (Mann) Thomas. Charlene attended and graduated from Hardwick Academy in the class of 1963. Following her education, she was employed at National Life Insurance Co., in Montpelier from 1963 to 1967. Charlene also spent 36 years providing day care in her home making many lifelong friends, as many of the children kept in contact with her.

On September 24, 1966, she married Louis Renaud in Hardwick.  They made their home in Barre for more than 58 years. Charlene's interests included reading and knitting. She especially enjoyed family gatherings, and traveling to Maine and Florida with her husband Louis.

Survivors include: her husband Louis of East Barre, five children: Tom and his wife Jen of Barre, Jeff and his wife Mireya of Lutz, FL, Kristen and her husband Mark of Lake Placid, NY, Kevin  and his companion Sunny of Williston, and Scott and his wife Kim of  New Jersey; seven grandchildren: Zachary and Whitney Renaud, of Barre, Andrew, Parker and Will Scanio of Lake Placid, NY, Grayson Renaud of Williston, and Nicolas Renaud of Lutz, FL; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil and Mildred Thomas and a sister Marilyn Thomas.

To honor her wishes, there will be no calling hours or services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Barre Youth Sports Association, Inc., P.O. Box 821, Barre, Vt. 05641

Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street Hardwick is assisting family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at: northenvermontfuneralservice.com