Rene was educated in Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School in 1961. He later took courses at Gates Business College.
Rene had a 44- year- long career with the U. S. Postal Service. Most recently he served as senior manager, Post Office Operations for the Northern New England District, comprising Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Along with his vast knowledge of postal operations, his best quality was his people skills which earned him the 2005 National Diversity Award for mentoring.
During his earlier years, Rene worked for his Uncle Leo and brother Raymond at Esso gas station. He also worked at Stone and Cooper delivering oil to the Augusta area.
Rene grew up in a closeknit family and he was instrumental in continuing a traditional family reunion; this year will be their 49th. He enjoyed spending time with his wife Donna, his stepchildren, and two cats, Jonah and Jessy. He also loved to work around the house, especially helping Donna with the flower gardens.
He was a member of St. Michael Parish at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Winthrop. He was a Life Member of the Calumet Club and a member of the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S.
He is survived by his wife, Donna
(Palmer) Jude Albert of Livermore Falls; stepson Robert W. Jude and his wife Sally of Lafayette, IN; two stepdaughters, Shelly Jude of Kennebunk and Sherry Jude and her husband Steve Bernier of North Port, FL; brother Raymond Albert and his wife Lisette of Augusta; sister, Beverly Bossie and her husband Patrick of Augusta; five step-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit from 1-5 PM Monday, December 26th at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where members of the Calumet Club are asked to meet at 1 PM for a prayer service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, December 27th at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1 Kendall St, Augusta. Spring burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Augusta. Condolences may be expressed at www.plummerfh.com.
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