LIVERMORE FALLS – Rene N. Albert Jr., 68, of Androscoggin Bluffs, died unexpectedly Dec. 20, 2011, at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston. He was born Feb. 6, 1943, in Augusta, the son of Rene Albert Sr. and Laura (Veilleux) Albert.
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 close-knit 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, Winthrop. He was a life member of Calumet Club and a member of 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, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Shelly Jude of Kennebunk, and Sherry Jude and her husband, Steve Bernier, of North Port, Fla.; brother, Raymond Albert and his wife, Lisette, of Augusta; sister, Beverly Bossie and her husband, Patrick, of Augusta; five stepgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit 1-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, where members of Calumet Club are asked to meet 1 p.m. for a prayer service. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1 Kendall St., Augusta. Spring burial will be at St. Augustine Cemetery, Augusta. Condolences may be expressed at
www.plummerfh.com.