Mr. Bertrand Colbert LeGendre of Lawrence, died at his home in Lawrence on Friday, November 24, 2006. He was 79 years old.
He was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on May 3, 1927, the son of the late Simeon E. and Georgianna (Pellerin) LeGendre.
Mr. LeGendre was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Grammar School, Lawrence High School and Boston College School of Law. He passed the Bar on November 1, 1951. Mr. LeGendre served in the US Navy during WWII and was a former communicant of Sacred Heart Parish in Lawrence.
He will be sorely missed by his loving companion, Joanne Greene of Lawrence and many nieces and nephews. Although Bert did not have children of his own, he shared a very special relationship with his nieces and nephews, especially, Reina, Norma, Paula and Gilbert, several of whom thought of him as their father, confidant and best friend.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated in St. Patrick Church, Lawrence, on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 11 AM. Many relatives and friends attended.
Donations in Bert’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.