Lester Dagenais

Lester Joseph Dagenais of Rock Hall, MD died on Thursday, October 14, 2010. He was 73 years old. Born on September 13, 1937 in New York City, he was the son of the late, Willis Francis Dagenais and the late, Minnie C. Dagenais Bennett. Mr. Dagenais graduated from Rock Hall High School, Class of 1956. He served in the Maryland National Guard and was honorably discharged. Having a strong work ethic which he learned from his father, he started working at a young age with Pat Leonard’s Garage in Tolchester. He later worked with the State of Maryland and then with Campbell’s Soup in Chestertown, MD, from which he retired after 33 years as supervisor. Mr. Dagenais also worked with his brother in law Dick Jacquette at Jack’s Service station in Rock Hall, MD. He volunteered at Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company and served with the fire police and on the Board of Directors. He was also very active with the Kent County Fire Police. He enjoyed serving with the fire police, kidding with friends and family and most of all his grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. He was a member of Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post in Rock Hall, Rock Hall Fire Company and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Judy Jacquette Dagenais, whom he married July 28, 1962, he is survived by his sons, Joseph Dagenais and his wife, Marti of Ohio and Richard Dagenais and his wife, Jill of New Hampshire; his daughter in law, Lydia Dagenais of Millington, MD; his brother, Henry F. Dagenais and his wife, Ann of Columbia, MD; a sister, Linda Dagenais George and her husband, Merritt of Worton, MD, and along with his grandchildren, Ashley and Lora of Millington, MD, Brad, Jacqui, and Rebecca of Ohio, and Andra and Evette of New Hampshire. He is pre deceased by his son, Terry Dagenais in 2003 and his brother Willis Dagenais. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, October 18, 2010 from 12 – 2 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rock Hall Fire Company, P.O. Box 577, Rock Hall, MD 21661 or the Rock Hall American Legion – Sgt. Preston Ashley, P.O. Box 207, Rock Hall, MD 21661 or a charity of your choice.

Lester Dagenais

September 13, 2010 - October 14, 2010