Walter S. "Wally" Patenaude, 55, of Manchester, passed away on January 18, 2021 at Greenbriar Terrace in Nashua.
Wally was born in Manchester on November 16, 1965, the son of Arthur and Alice Patenaude and was the youngest of six children. According to his Moore Center "family", he had the biggest brown eyes, and longest lashes with an amazing smile that would stop anyone in their tracks. He was sweet, friendly and the gentlest person, and had a contagious laugh. He loved gatherings, being involved with his reading groups, enjoyed listening to music and had a do not give up type personality. Everyone who met him loved Wally and was adored by his staff at the Moore Center. To know him was to love him. He was everything that is good in this world.
In addition to the Moore Center staff, he leaves behind Geneva Baum who was a family friend that treated Walter as her son. He loved her very much. She was loving and always had his best interest close to her heart.
A graveside committal service will take place on Monday afternoon at 1:00 PM in Pine Grove Cemetery, Manchester. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements. To view an Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.