Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS

Born

21 April 1852 , Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, Canada East

Died

20 July 1948 , Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Age: 97
Cause of Death: cancer of the bladder

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Jean Baptiste RENAUD dit LOCAS Angeline (Angel) THIBAULT (THIBEAU)

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Born: 21 April 1852 in Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, Canada East

Father: Jean Baptiste RENAUD dit LOCAS

Mother: Angeline (Angel) THIBAULT (THIBEAU)

Paternal grandparents: Joseph RENAUD dit LOCAS , Elisabeth (Isabelle) CARRE dite LAROCHE

Maternal grandparents: Charles THIBEAULT , Marie-Elisabeth-Isabelle TAILLON dite LATAILLE

Edouard was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1858.

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Edouard married Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN 1 January 1872 in Putnam, Connecticut, USA . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN was born 21 August 1848 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada (Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Saint-Hyacinthe-le-Confesseur). Parmelia (Adelina) died 7 July 1944 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Parmelia (Adelina) was the child of Pierre MARTIN and Marie-Vitaline DESMARAIS.

Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS died 20 July 1948 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .

Edward's last residence was 48 Sayles St. He died of cancer of the bladder at the age of 97 years.

Adelina's last residence was 48 Sayles St. She died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 95 years, 10 mo, 12 days.

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WORK & OCCUPATION

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Recorded occupation: weaver, laborer

Québec Généalogie - Over time, Québec has gone through a series of name changes
From its inception in the early 1600s until 1760, it was called Canada, New France.
1760 to 1763, it was simply Canada
1763 to 1791 - Province of Québec
1791 to 1867 - Lower Canada
1867 to present - Québec, Canada.

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Québec Généalogie - What is a 'dit/dite' name? When the first settlers came to Québec from France it was a custom to add a 'dit' nickname to the surname. The English translation of 'dit' is 'said'. The Colonists of Nouvelle France added 'dit' names as distinguishers. A settler might have wanted to differentiate their family from their siblings by taking a 'dit' name that described the locale to which they had relocated. The acquiring of a 'dit' name might also be the result of a casual adoption, whereby the person wanted to honor the family who had raised them. Another reason was also to distinguish themselves by taking as a 'dit' name the town or village in France from which they originated. This custom ended around 1900 when people began using only one name, either the 'dit' nickname or their original surname.

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Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS married

Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN
Marriage date: 1 January 1872
Marriage place: Putnam, Connecticut, USA
Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN was the child of Pierre MARTIN and Marie-Vitaline DESMARAIS

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St Mary's Church

Southbridge Couple Married 67 Years

SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 1 - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street are today observing their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn. Mr. Renaud was employed at the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years and has been retired for the past 13 years.

The couple have one son, Harmos Renaud, five daughters, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. George Cournoyer, whith whom they reside, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapaneault, Mrs. Clarenda Baker of Fiskdale, and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Subbery, Ontario. They have 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Worcester, Massachusetts

January 2, 1939

Couple Wed for 69 Years

SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan. 2. - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street yesterday observed their 69th wedding anniversary. They reside with their daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer and Mr. Cournoyer. Mrs. Renaud, the former Miss Parmelia Martin, is 92 years of age and is in poor health; Mr. Renaud is 89 years old.

They were married in St. Mary's Church in Putnam, Conn., and have resided here more than 40 years. Mr. Renaud was employed by the Hamilton Woolen Co. for 25 years retiring 15 years ago.

They have six children, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Their children are: Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. Mathilda Cournoyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault and Hector Renaud, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale; and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury.

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Worcester, Massachusetts

January 2, 1941

Married 70 Years at Southbridge

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January 2, 1942

Children of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN

Parmelia J (Marie Emelia) RENAUD

Born: 29 January 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 11 January 1968, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Joseph-Hermas RENAUD

Born: 20 November 1874, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 20 November 1942, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Josephine DUPERE (DUPERRY) (PERRY) 4 October 1897 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD

Born: 13 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 24 January 1971, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Reuben BAKER 11 August 1895 Place: Millbury, Massachusetts, USA

Marie-Valida RENAUD

Born: 25 October 1878, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 19 February 1936, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: Adelard PHANEUF 5 November 1923 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Marie RENAUD

Born: 21 November 1880, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1899, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Mathilde RENAUD

Born: 14 March 1883, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 7 August 1969, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA

Married: George Alfred COURNOYER 19 June 1911 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Marie-Emma RENAUD

Born: 6 January 1885, Thompson, Connecticut, USA
Died: 10 October 1938, Nicolet, Québec, Canada

Elizabeth Marie RENAUD

Born: 18 August 1887, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 9 August 1985, West Haven, Connecticut, USA

Married: Joseph Napoleon RAPANAULT 30 September 1907 Place: Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Clara RENAUD

Born: March 1890, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: abt. 1970, , Ontario, Canada

Married: Joseph Adolphe TRAHAN 2 May 1923 Place: Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada

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Birth — 1852
21 April 1852
Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel, Canada East

Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS - 1852 Baptism. Ste-Victoire Co. Richelieu, Quebec -- NOTE: Edouards Godparents are his uncle, Edouard Renaud dit Locas, and his aunt, Genevieve Hus Pa

1852 Baptism. Ste-Victoire Co. Richelieu, Quebec -- NOTE: Edouard's Godparents are his uncle, Edouard Renaud dit Locas, and his aunt, Genevieve Hus Paul.

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1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1860
Southbridge, MA -- John Renoe, age 45, b. Canada lives with his wife, Angel, age 34, b. Canada and the following children: John Jr., son, age 15, b. Canada; Joseph, son, age 13, b. Canada; Peter, son, age 11, b. Canada; Edward, son, age 7, b. Canada; Mary, daughter, age 1, b. Canada
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1864 - Pasteurization is invented (Louis Pasteur, France)

1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)

Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

1872 Marriage / Partner
Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN 1 January 1872, Putnam, Connecticut, USA (Aspinock)

He was 19 years old.

1873 Birth of Child
Parmelia J (Marie Emelia) RENAUD was born 29 January 1873, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Edouard was 20 years old.

1874 Birth of Child
Joseph-Hermas RENAUD was born 20 November 1874, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Edouard was 22 years old.

1876 - March 7 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a United States patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

1876 Birth of Child
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD was born 13 August 1876, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Edouard was 24 years old.

1877 - November 21 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

1878 Birth of Child
Marie-Valida RENAUD was born 25 October 1878, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Edouard was 26 years old.

1879 - Incandescent light bulb is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, United States)

1880 Thompson, Windham, Connecticut
Edward (spelled Reneau) listed as age 24 living in Thompson, CT, born in 1856. His wife is Pennelie. She is 28, born in 1852 in Canada. Their children are: Albina, age 3, born in Massachusetts in 1877, Almas, age 4, born in Connecticut in 1876, Pennelie J., age 6, born in Massachusetts in 1874, and Valida, age 1, born in Massachusetts in 1879. Also living with them is Ziphrine Jamcotte, age 20, b. Canada, works in cotton mill.
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1880 Birth of Child
Marie RENAUD was born 21 November 1880, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Edouard was 28 years old.

Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS - SOUTHBRIDGE PRINT WORKS - located at Sandersdale, originally Ashland, were built by James Sanders, Esq., formerly of Rhode Island, during the years of

SOUTHBRIDGE PRINT WORKS - located at Sandersdale, originally Ashland, were built by James Sanders, Esq., formerly of Rhode Island, during the years of 1867 and 1868. The buildings embrace extensive structures of brick, and are especially adapted to the bleaching and printing of print-cloths, and are managed by T. & J. H. Sanders. Rapid advancement has been made in this branch of industry during the past few years, and extensive improvements may be seen at these works. The highest grade of skilled labor is employed in the various artistic departments, together with the most improved and costly machinery. The works are in constant operation, and produce about 24,000,000 yards of printed calico per year.

1882 Massachusetts City Directory - Webster and Southbridge

1883 Birth of Child
Mathilde RENAUD was born 14 March 1883, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Edouard was 30 years old.

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1885 Birth of Child
Marie-Emma RENAUD was born 6 January 1885, Thompson, Connecticut, USA (North Grosvenordale) (Quinebaug) (Fabyan) (Mechanicsville)

Edouard was 32 years old.

1887 Birth of Child
Elizabeth Marie RENAUD was born 18 August 1887, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)

Edouard was 35 years old.

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1890 Birth of Child
Clara RENAUD was born March 1890, Grafton, Massachusetts, USA (Saundersville) (Fisherville)

Edouard was 37 years old.

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

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There is a photo of Edouard and Emily taken around 1895? It lists Brick Row, Globe Village. Inside the back of the photo is a communion? There is a Marguerette Reno born in Millbury in 1893. She is the daughter of Peter and Rose Hughes. Related? -- There is also a Margaret Reno who was married in Millbury in 1895 at the age of 56 to Peter Beechecy. It is her second marriage. She was born in Canada. Parents are not listed. Related?
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Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS - Edouard Renaud - NOTE: Written on the back of the frame that this picture was in are the years 1850 and 1895. I think the picture was probably taken

Edouard Renaud - NOTE: Written on the back of the frame that this picture was in are the years 1850 and 1895. I think the picture was probably taken around 1895. Perhaps at his daughter, Clarinda's wedding? We know from the newspaper article (see Clarinda's page) on her wedding that her father and uncle Joseph (Martin) were the TWO best men.

1895 Marriage of Child
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD married 11 August 1895, Millbury, Massachusetts, USA to Reuben BAKER

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1897 Marriage of Child
Joseph-Hermas RENAUD married 4 October 1897, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Josephine DUPERE (DUPERRY) (PERRY)

1900
Edward (spelled Reno) living in Brick Row in Southbridge, Massachusetts. He is living near the Baker family. He is listed as born in 1852 in Canada. His parents were born in Canada. His year of immigration is 1853. He is 48 years old and a Print Worker. He is married to Emily, age 50, born in 1849 in Canada. Her parents were also born in Canada. The year of her immigration was 1870. Living with them are: daughter Emilia (27), daughter Vildia (21), daughter Matilda (17), daughter Emma (15), daughter Elizabeth (12) and daughter Clara (10). Emily has had 9 children. 8 are living. NOTE: There is a Joseph Martin and family living nearby. Joseph was born in Canada in Nov. 1835. Is he Emily's brother?
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1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1907 Marriage of Child
Elizabeth Marie RENAUD married 30 September 1907, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Joseph Napoleon RAPANAULT

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1910 Sayles Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts
The Renaud family is living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 59, laborer at Print Works. His wife is listed as Milda, age 60. She has had 9 children. 8 are living. Her year of immigration was 1870. His year of immigration was 1866. He is an alien. Both were born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. The children are: Milda (Parmelia) 37, Valida 31, Matilda 27, Emma 25 and Clara 20. The children were all born in Massachusetts.
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1911 Marriage of Child
Mathilde RENAUD married 19 June 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to George Alfred COURNOYER

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1919
Renaud Edward (Emelie) emp H W Co, h 14 Sayles

Clara, weaver H W Co, b 14 Sayles

Pamile, b 14 Sayles

Valida, emp H C Co, b 14 Sayles

1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
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1920 Sayles Street, Southbridge, Massachusetts
The Renaud’s are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge. Edward is 68. Emily is 71. Edward works as a weaver in a woolen mill. The year of immigration for both is listed as 1886. Both are aliens. They were both born in Canada. Their parents were born in Canada. Edward and Emily are boarders of George Cournoyer (age 32, weaver in woolen mill) and his wife (their daughter), Mathilda (age 34, sewer in a woolen mill). Also living with them is Edward's and Emily's daugher Valida Reno (age 40, operator in a knife shop)

Other family members live nearby. They include:

Joseph Rapanault, age 35, electrician at a woolen mill; wife Elizabeth (Renaud) age 32; son Lionel age 7; daughter Irene age 4; daughter Teresa age 3; daughter Rachel age 10 mos.

Reuben and Clarinda Baker and family also live nearby. The 1920 U.S. Census shows Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born...Read full story

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1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1923 Marriage of Child
Clara RENAUD married 2 May 1923, Blind River, Algoma, Ontario, Canada to Joseph Adolphe TRAHAN

1923 Marriage of Child
Marie-Valida RENAUD married 5 November 1923, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Adelard PHANEUF

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928
Renaud, Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1928 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge and Sturbridge

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

1930
Renaud, Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1930 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
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1930
Renaud’s are living at 48 Sayles St. Edward is 78. Emilie is 80. Edward’s year of immigration is listed as 1874. Emilie’s year of immigration is listed as 1884. Age of first marriage listed as 22 for Edward and 24 for Emilie.
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In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)

1931
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired r 48 Sayles
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1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)

1935 - The snowmobile was invented by Joseph Bombardier (Quebec, Canada)

1936
Renaud Edward (Permelia) retired, r 48 Sayles
1936 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)

1936 Death of Child
Marie-Valida RENAUD died 19 February 1936, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Edouard was 83 years old.

1937 - 86th Birthday
Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street is today observing his 86th birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Renaud reside with a daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer. They have seven other children, Amos, Miss Parmelia, Mrs. Adelard Phaneuf and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of this town; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale; Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Ontario and Sister Marie de la Passion of Nicolet, P.Q.

Worcester Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1937

1938 - The ballpoint pen is invented (Lazlo Biro, Hungary)

1938-1944 - Sunscreen is invented (Franz Greiter, Switzerland and Benjamin Green, United States)

1938 Death of Child
Marie-Emma RENAUD died 10 October 1938, Nicolet, Québec, Canada (Saint-Jean-Baptiste)

Edouard was 86 years old.

1938 - October 27 - Du Pont announces a name for its new synthetic yarn: nylon.

1939 - 88 Today
Edward Renaud, who lives at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer, 48 Sayles street today is observing his 88th birthday. His wife is 91 years old. Their other children are: Hermas and Miss Parmelia Renaud and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of this town; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale and Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Sudbury, Ontario.

The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1939

1940 Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Name: Edward Renaud
Age: 88
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada French
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
Home in 1940: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Street: Sayles
House Number: 48
Inferred Residence in 1935: Southbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts
Residence in 1935: Same House
Citizenship: Alien
Sheet Number: 12A
Household Members:
Name Age
George Donenoyer 60
Mathilda Donenoyer 57
Edward Renaud 88
Parmelia Renaud 91
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1940 - Edward Renaud Marks Eighty-Ninth Birthday
SOUTHBRIDGE, April 22. - Edward Renaud is observing his 89th birthday anniversary today. He and Mrs. Renaud, who will be 92 next August reside with one of their daughters, Mrs. George Cournoyer at 48 Sayles street.

Mr. Renaud came to this town 46 years ago from Millbury and was employed at Hamilton woolen Co. now defunct, for 23 years. He retired 18 years ago.

They have four other daughters, Miss Parmelia Renaud and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of Southbridge, Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Toronto, Canada, and a son, Harmas Renaud of this town.

The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1940

1942 - Southbridge Man is 91 Years Old
SOUTHBRIDGE, April 22 - Edward Renaud of 48 Sayles street is today observing his 91st birthday anniversary. He and Mrs. Renaud, who will be 94 in August, reside with a daughter, Mrs. George Cournoyer of 48 Sayles street.

Mr. and Mrs. Renaud came to this town from Millbury about 48 years ago. They were married in Putnam. Mr. Renaud's health is fairly good for his years. He was employed at the Hamilton Woolen Co., no defunct, for 23 years, retiring about 20 years ago.

They have four other daughter, Miss Parmelia Renaud and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault of Southbridge, Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Mrs. Adolphe Trahan of Toronto, Canada, and a son, Hermas Renaud of this town. Mr. and Mrs. Renaud observed their 71st wedding anniversary last Jan. 1.

The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1942

1942 Death of Child
Joseph-Hermas RENAUD died 20 November 1942, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

Edouard was 90 years old.

1944 Death of Spouse/Partner
Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN died 7 July 1944, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)

1945 - The atomic bomb is invented (J. Robert Oppenheimer, et al., United States)

The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.

1947 - Southbridge Man is 96 Years Old
SOUTHBRIDGE, April 22 - Edward Renaud, 48 Sayles street, the town's oldest resident and also oldest member of Notre Dame parish, is 96 today. Mr. Renaud, who was born in Canada, came to the States when only two and lived in Putnam before coming here 35 years ago, working for the old Hamilton Woolen Company before he retired. His five children are: Mrs. Clara Trahan of Ontario, Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale, Miss Cornelia Renaud, Mrs. George Cournoyer and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge. He also has seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Worcester Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1947

Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS - This gravestone shows Edward Renaud and Parmelia (Emily) Martin. It also shows Mathilda Renaud. She was my grandfather, Leo Baker’s aunt. She lived

This gravestone shows Edward Renaud and Parmelia (Emily) Martin.
It also shows Mathilda Renaud. She was my grandfather, Leo Baker’s aunt.
She lived on Sayles St. in Southbridge,MA.
Her parents were Edward Renaud and Emily Martin.
This stone is located in St. George’s cemetery on Paige Hill in Southbridge.

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Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS - Edouard Renauds obituary - July 20, 1948

Edouard Renaud's obituary - July 20, 1948

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Death — 1948
20 July 1948
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 96.

Funeral
EDWARD RENAUD
SOUTHBRIDGE, Wednesday - Funeral services for Edward Renaud, 97, oldest Southbridge resident and also one of the founders of Notre Dame parish, who died yesterday morning at his home, 48 Sayles street, will be held Friday morning at 8.15 from the Sansoucy Funeral Home with a solemn high mass of requiem in Notre Dame Church at 9. Burial will be in St. George Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.

He was born in St. Aime, P.Q., son of Jean Baptiste and Angeline (Thibeault) Renaud, and was th ehusband of the late Parmelia (Martin) Renaud.

He leaves five daughters, Miss Parmelia Renaud, Mrs. George Cournoyer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Rapanault, all of Southbridge; Mrs. Clarinda Baker of Fiskdale and Mrs. Adolph Trahan of Sudbury, Ontario.

Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 21, 1948

Funeral
EDWARD RENAUD
SOUTHBRIDGE, Saturday - Funearl services for Edward Renaud, 97, oldest Southbridge resident who died Tuesday at his home, 48 Sayles street, were held yesterday morning from the Sansoucy Funeral Home with a high mass of requiem in Notre Dame Church. Rev. Gerard A. Lucier officiated.

Burial was in St. George Cemetery. The bearers were Lionel Rapanault of West Haven, Conn., Leo Baker, William Baker, Edward Baker, Wilfred Renaud and Hector Renaud, all of Southbridge.

Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 24, 1948