Rene L. Canuel

Fall River – Rene L. Canuel, 91, of Fall River, passed away Nov. 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Jeannine M. (Vezina) Canuel. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this past May. 

He was the son of the late Donat and Jeannette (Thiboutot) Canuel. Rene was a 1953 graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School. He was a 3 rd degree member of Msgr. Jean A. Prevost Council #12380 and 4th degree member of Bishop Stang Assembly #392 Knights of Columbus. He worked for Pepsi Cola for many years, then a sub-contractor for Humphrey Oil Co. 

His favorite past time was fishing on his boat and spending time with his family. He was a parishioner of the former Notre Dame / St. Bernadette Parish and was a parishioner of St. Bernard Parish in Assonet.

The father of Gilles Canuel (wife Rita), Denis Canuel (wife Dana), Maurice Canuel (wife Cheryl), Claude Canuel (wife Barbara), Celeste Gouvin (husband Mark), Nicole Machado (husband Raymond) and Bruce Canuel (wife Cheryl). He was predeceased by his 3 infant daughters, Michelle, Giselle and Celeste. Brother of Claudette (Late Robert) Leduc, Paul (Christine) Canuel and Richard (Pauline) and brother-in-law of late Robert Vezina, late Raymond (Gertrud) Vezina and late George (late Grace) Vezina. Grandfather of Beth Mitchell (John), Amy Welshman (Derek), Michael Canuel (Stephanie), Nicholas Bellany, Andrew Bellany (Jennifer), Casey Ferguson (James), Michelle Healy (Derek), Jenelle Digilormo (Joey), Scott Machado (Amy), Mason Machado (Hannah), Sarah Machado (Star), Nicole Concepcion (Jared) and Mya Canuel.

He also leaves many step grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov.13, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St. Fall River. Funeral Mass Saturday, Nov.14, at 10:00 AM at St. Bernard Church, Assonet, (please meet directly at church). Burial, Notre Dame Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Rene’s memory online to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or by mail: 501 St. Jude Place. Memphis, TN 38105