Marcel Lucien Chenard

OSPEY, Fla. – Marcel Lucien Chenard, 93, of 316 Tropic Dr., Osprey, Fla., passed away on Dec. 5, 2024, at Creekside Nursing and Rehab Center in Sarasota, Fla.

Marcel was born on May 20, 1931, in Lewiston, the son of Henri and Irma Dutil Chenard.

Marcel served in the U.S. Army from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. After returning to Maine he join the Lewiston Maine Fire Department; where he served for 24 years. After Marcel’s retirement from the fire department, he became certified as a Master Electrician and proceeded to start his own business called MC Electric. In October of 1999, he and his wife, Judy, moved to Florida for a warmer climate. Marcel continued to work as an electrician volunteering where they resided at the Arbors Mobile Home Park in Osprey, Fla.

Marcel is survived by his wife, Judith Chenard; daughter, Theresa Brooks and her husband, Bob Brooks and three stepdaughters, Suzanne Nadeau, Annette Okonuk, Rolande Paolino. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Michael Brooks, Jennifer Rioux, Bobby Brooks; and six great-grandchildren, Landon Brooks, Dylan Preo, Tyler Preo, Austin Preo, Justin Preo and Maddox Brooks. In addition, he had many nieces and nephews.

Marcel belonged to the Mid-Maine Motorcycle Association. He was a member of The American Legion for over 50 years. Marcel achieved his pilot’s license in the mid 1970s and flew a Cessna N575 KH. He enjoyed fishing and camping with his wife, Judy. His favorite fishing spots were on Sebago Lake and Moosehead Lake.

Marcel was preceded in death by his seven siblings, Irene Andrews, Rita Rodrigue, Pauline Blanchard, Romeo Chenard, Bert Chenard, Carmen Lafontaine and Roger Chenard.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 4, at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 425 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229.

The burial service will be held on Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m., in the Chapel at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn, ME, 04210.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, [email protected]