1941 – 2020
N. Grosvenordale – Rene Toutant, 78, of Blain Rd., died Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of Janice (Baczanski) Toutant. Born in N. Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Conrad and Alice (Spenard) Toutant.
Rene was a Veteran serving with the United States Army. He was an automotive specialist with Toutant’s Auto Body. He was a member of the Thompson Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus in North Grosvenordale. He enjoyed downhill skiing, sailing, and riding his Harley Davidson with his wife. He was a Jack of all Trades, a “Mr. Fix-It.”
In addition to his wife, Rene is survived by his sons, Rene J. Toutant of Coventry, and Craig D. Toutant and his wife Jaimee of Putnam; his brothers, Roland Toutant and his wife Helene of Woodstock; his sisters, Giselle Cornell of Thompson and Muriel Angelo and her husband Michael of Burlington; his grandchildren, Madison Toutant, Sean Toutant, and Morgan Toutant; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Catherine M. Toutant; his brothers, Raymond and Guy Toutant and his sister, Yolanda Toutant.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rene’s family from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020 in the Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Patricia Faucher
Hello Janice and family. I want to offer my sincere condolences on Rene’s loss. He was a great guy and always fun to be around. I have many fond memories of spending time with you and Rene in the past. He was a smart man and could fix anything. I know he and Bob spent many times just being buddies. My best to you all, he will be missed by many.
Marian Smat
Janice accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Carl Ducharme
Janice and Family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Hugs from afar my friend.
Gerald Dobrynski
My sincere condolences to the Toutant family. I enjoyed talking with Rene about various topics. He was an intelligent guy, and he had good advice and good humor to share. Rest in peace good sir.
Best regards, Gerald Dobrynski
Denise Couture
Janice. I am so so sorry to hear about Rene. I enjoyed him on my trips to Atlantic City. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janice and Roland Benoit
Janice, we are so very sorry to hear about Rene passing. We have many, many fond memories of our times together. We shared much laughter, whether it was on one of our trips or parties. We will keep our memories close, I hope you do the same. Prayers for you and the family. Sending hugs and love. Janice and Roland
Len & Sheila Coderre
Janice, Len and I are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Jan Copeland
Janice and family,
Was sorry to hear about Rene. Remembering all the good times we had partying and just being together many years ago.
Will keep you in my prayers.
Lanny and Elaine Mosley
Dear Jan and Family,
It is with great sadness and great memories that we think about Rene. We have had so many great memories and meals together, tried many wines, danced at Hilltop, gathered for Holidays, and kept in touch no matter how many miles separate us. I have known Rene since you first started dating, was a bridesmaid in your wedding and came yo love him as family. Love you Cuz and wish I could send you a big hug from Florida!
Elaine Ducharme
Janice sorry to hear if Rene’s passing.My thoughts to you and your Family.
Dr. Fred Barks
I am so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Merrilyn garceau
Jan. I am shocked and saddened to read that your husband has passed. There are no words that I can say that will make this better. My thoughts and my prayers are with you. I will keep you in my thoughts through the days ahead. Sincerely Jan. I am so sorry!
Moe Goodrow
I was deeply saddened to hear of your dad’s passing, Craig. My condolences to you, Jaimee and your entire family. Please give your mother a hug from me. Prayers and hugs to you all. Love, Moe, Jake and Jarod Goodrow
William L. Kuusela
The world has lost another Giver. In a world of Takers Rene Toutant was a Giver and proved it to all that knew him every day! Rene was a friend that understood what a friend is. He loved life , he loved his family, he loved his friends and he Loved his country. To gather with a group of friends with Rene and his wife Janice was something I always looked forward to. We laughed, told stories of the old days including the Hot Sparks Car Club, cruising Sap’s Dairy Bar and life in Putnam in the fifties and sixties a time we all greed, is lost to the young.
I could go on and on about all the memories I have of Rene Toutant. But being a Giver will always stand out in my heart. Rest my friend, I won’t forget you. Cowboy Bill.
Dick and Gail Whipple
So sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our hearts and prayers.
Dee & Rick Carnahan
Dear Janice & family. So sorry for the loss of your husband & father. May God bless his soul & all of you, as well, at this very sad time. Love, Dee
Dave Babbitt
Janice and family….We all lost “a good guy” in Rene’s passing….Our deepest sympathies….Dave & Peg
Cheryl Smith & Geoff Wheaton
Geoff & I are so sorry for your loss. Rene was a great guy.
Sherry Lowe
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr. Rene Toutant. He was a good man and kind soul and will be missed.
Claire Montstream
Dear Janice & Family… I am so sorry to hear of Rene’s passing. My God.. he was always so vibrant.. so joyful.. he will surely be missed by family & friends. Please accept my sincere condolences… May God bless you & your family with strength to get through this terrible time. Claire (Saucier) Montstream
Karen and Richard Renaud
To Janice and her sons; our deepest and most sincere sympathy – Richard (Cricket) and Karen Renaud
Linda Therrien
Dear Janice, Rene, Craig and families,
Wayne and I are shocked and saddened to hear of Rene’s passing. We always had so much fun when we were in your company. Whether it was on a bus trip to Atlantic City, dining out, or just visiting with you two. Just last week we were at your house and Wayne decided to stay in the car while I ran in to visit with you. Rene said I am going to talk to Wayne. Of course when we went outside, we couldn’t find him! Well there he was sitting in the back seat of my car with a smile on his face. He was small but mighty! Rene will be missed. May God watch over him.
In sadness, and love, Wayne and Linda
Jeff
Very sorry for your loss. Rene,Guy,and Ray were the best people you could ask for, they helped me so many times. God bless your family.
Ralph and Maxine Mann
Janice , Ralph and I want to offer our deepest sympathy to you and your family! Rene was a special man.
Gloria Plante
Dear Janice, I want to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Rene. As you know, I have very fond memories of good times with Rene that go way back in time to the 1960’s, and I enjoyed seeing him again on those bus trips to Atlantic City. He will be missed, but my memories will be cherished ones. May he rest in peace.
Kathleen Espinosa
Dear Janice and family,
So very sorry to hear of Rene’s passing.It was such a shock and we are so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Kathy and Bill Espinosa
Pauline Sleboda
So sorry for your loss ,he was Avery kinded and sweet person . Sending prayers for you and your family
phillip houle
Janice and family.deepest sympathy.may he rest in peace.shirley phil and ray houle
Cindy Klemola
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prays are with you at this time.
Theresa Deslauriers
Jan. I am sorry to hear of Rene’s passing. I remember the fun the four of us had together. He was a wonderful friend to me and Clarence. May Rene rest in peace Your friend Theresa.
Paul and Lea Herrick
Janice and family,
We were so saddened to learn about Rene. Many years have passed since our paths crossed but Paul always spoke so highly of your husband and dad a very talented man when it came to automotive. Paul was telling me that Rene recommend a certain color paint for Paul’s first car ,an Austin Healy.. it was absolutely the most perfect color!! I personally didn’t know him but as I read the messages of condolence he truly left his mark in the lives of many. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.