Mark Lionel Patenaude, 67, of Forest, died on Friday, January 14, 2011. He was born on March 20, 1943 in Palmer, Massachusetts, the son of the late Armand Patenaude and the late Blanche Marchessault Patenaude.
Mark is survived by his sons, David Patenaude and Daniel Patenaude both of Falls Church and his former wife, Debra Patenaude of Lynchburg. Mark was a wonderful father and will always be loved and remembered by his family.
Mark was a retired Vice President at Genworth. He was a member of the Board of Directors of RUSH Homes, an organization providing housing to persons with disabilities. Mark had devoted many hours to RUSH Homes since his retirement.
The family will receive friends and share memories of Mark on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.
Memorial contributions in Mark\"™s memory may be made to RUSH Homes, P. O. Box 879, Lynchburg, VA 24505.