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L. PHILIP RENAUD HARDWICK — L. Philip Renaud, 84, passed away at his home on March 30, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 21, 1920, in Hardwick, the son of Albert and Lydia (Brochu) Renaud. He attended the one-room schoolhouse on Center Road in Hardwick. “Phil” worked in Bermuda from 1941-1943 constructing a Naval Base and enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1943. He was called to active duty that same year. He was honorably discharged in 1945 and returned home to work with his father in the pulp wood business. On Nov. 24, 1949, he married Helen Demars. They raised their family in Hardwick. Phil drove Bus 1 for Hardwick schools for 37 years and was a security guard at Goddard College in Plainfield until 1984. He was very involved in his community, serving the Hardwick School Board, Selectboard, Fire Department, Police Department. He was a Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a communicant of St. Norbert's parish and a 50+ year member of the American Legion, Post 7. He was a founding member of the Hardwick Rescue Squad. Phil was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His favorite moments were spent canoeing the lakes and rivers of northern Maine with Helen and hunting with his sons. He enjoyed many camping trips with his grandchildren. He loved nature and appreciated its wonders and beauty. His stories will be remembered and shared for many years to come. Phil is survived by his loving wife, Helen; his four sons, David and his wife, Gail, Paul and his wife, Lori, Wayne and his wife, Lenore, all of Hardwick, and Richard “Rick” and his wife, Bethann of Bowdoin, Maine; his seven grandchildren, Oneal and wife Amy, Amanda, Danielle, Megan, Matthew, Tyler, and Jacob; and his great-grandson, Jayden; by his siblings, Raymond of Concord, Theresa Ferland of Hardwick, Lucien of Morrisville, Clement of Dallas, Texas, Ivan of Hardwick and Albert Jr. of Thetford Mines, Quebec. He was predeceased by his sister Jean Sulliman, and brother Fidelle (“Fido”). A Mass celebrating Philip's life will be celebrated Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. in St. Norbert Church, South Main Street, Hardwick. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phil's memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health and Hospice, Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vt, 058190383. Arrangements are under the direction of des Groseilliers Funeral Home, Hardwick.