Renee Francois Maxwell, age 99 of St. Georges, DE passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born on May 12, 1922, in Autun, France to the late Jean Marie Goujon and Elizabeth Jeanne Goujon (Bernay). A war bride who met her husband during WWII, Renee came to the United States on May 3,1946. She wasContinue Reading
Renee Francois Maxwell, age 99 of St. Georges, DE passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Born on May 12, 1922, in Autun, France to the late Jean Marie Goujon and Elizabeth Jeanne Goujon (Bernay).
A war bride who met her husband during WWII, Renee came to the United States on May 3,1946. She was a published author writing a book titled “A Curse Called War: Chronicle of The Years 1940-1946”. In addition to being a writer she was a seamstress, artist, played the piano, organ and spoke 5 different languages. In her spare time Renee enjoyed planting flowers in her garden.
Renee is survived by her children: Marie Betton (Robert), Col. Frederick Maxwell (Lila), George Maxwell (Vicki), Christine Kosior (Brian) and Michelle Foraker; two sisters’ Elisabeth Forst, who resides in France and Genevieve Glatt, who resides in England :16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents Renee was preceded in death by her husband, Fred D. Maxwell and their daughter, Yvonne Cook (Les); as well as three sisters’: Andre Riffle, Marie-Therese Jomain and Raymonde Goujon all who were from France.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm. A visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 301 Locke Street, Chesapeake City, MD 21915. Burial will follow in the St. Rosa of Lima cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family ask to send a donation in Renee’s memory to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or Forgotten Cats, 711 Main Street, Trainer PA 19061. Donations can be sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, PO box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911. To send online condolences please visit www.rtfoard.com.
Laurel Mehew King
left a message on February 24, 2022:
Toni and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. My prayers are with you. God bless you and your family, Laurel Mehew King
Brenda K Sexton
left a message on February 7, 2022:
To George and Vickie Maxwell & Family,
Sending my sincere condolences at this most difficult time.
Brenda K Sexton
left a message on February 7, 2022:
To George & Vickie Maxwell & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Michael Duvall
left a message on February 3, 2022:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was an incredible lady!
ralena alcos
left a message on February 2, 2022:
Grandmom you may not be here physically but your legacy and light shines brightly☀️ it wd have been my honor to meet, laugh and spend time hearing of the many stories you have lived. Love and Aloha Ralena??✝️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sandy Barnett
left a message on February 1, 2022:
My heart and prayers go out to Fred, Marie and family on the loss of such a wonderful lady. I had the honor of knowing her through her children and the many visits to Lyon's Pharmacy where we shared many interesting stories together. She was a kind, gentle, interesting and talented lady. I know you will miss her presence very much and so fortunate to have had her in your life these many years.
With loving memories,
Sandy Barnett
Danny Duke
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Hey Toni, sorry to hear your about your Mom. Hope you are doing well. Miss seeing you.
Bruno Forst
left a message on February 1, 2022:
In memory of Mrs. Renee Francois Maxwell, Bruno Forst lit a candle
Bruno Forst
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Rest in peace, beloved aunt Renée. We'll miss your kindness, your passion and your strong sense of humour.
Kevin McDerby
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Toni,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the passing of your mother.
Kevin McDerby
Tom and Sue Talling
left a message on January 31, 2022:
In memory of Mrs. Renee Francois Maxwell, Tom and Sue Talling lit a candle
Jerry E Schad
left a message on January 31, 2022:
So sorry for your loss.
Rob Kracyla
left a message on January 31, 2022:
Toni,
I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences and sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mom. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob 598R
Patricia A. Maley
left a message on January 31, 2022:
SO many years since I sat in Mrs. Maxwell's classroom at Tome learning French ! I remember much of the language, but more importantly, the kindness and care and humor she showed her students. She was a very special woman who influenced so many. May God's blessings be with her and the entire family.
Patricia A. Maley
Pascale Pfeiffer
left a message on January 30, 2022:
Tellement triste de ne pas te voir pour tes cent ans, et te serrer dans mes bras. grâce à toi nous avons une formidable famille américaine, ils t'aiment tous tellement . repose en paix. Tu vas rejoindre ta fille Yvonne et ma maman chérie
Lyn DeWitt McDermott
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Je vous adresse mes sincères condoléances. Mrs. Maxwell was a wonderful woman and a good friend to my mother. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lyn DeWitt McDermott
Terry (Juergens) Gustafson
left a message on January 29, 2022:
She was one of my favorite people I've ever met in my whole life. Such an extraordinary person. May she rest in peace.
Andrea Boulden - Gagliano
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Mrs. Maxwell taught me French at Tome School. She also tutored me . She is an amazing woman for sure. I never forgot her and she surely has invested in many others lives. Blessings to the family.
Kind Regards
Andrea
Elisabeth FORST
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Rest in peace
Elisabeth FORST
left a message on January 29, 2022:
My dearest Renée, my second mother. I loved and admired you for your handsomeness, your great heart full of love,your gaiety, your modesty and your strong faith which modeled you.
Most of our lifes we have been separated but always united by mutual love.
Life have been often rough to you but also you had a beautifull one . Your mariage was
a success with six childs who give you back the love you gave them.
Rest in peace and pray for us
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cynthia Morgan
left a message on January 29, 2022:
What a beautiful smile your Mother had.
I am so sorry for your loss, George and Vicki. When a mother gives you her heart, that you can never lose. May you always feel your mother’s love shining upon you from Heaven ??
Deborah Forsythe
left a message on January 29, 2022:
She left on angel wings, on to her eternal journey.
She left a family-filled with bits and pieces of her to carry on the legacies she has planted.
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Prayers for your peace,,,Deb & Terry Forsythe
Patricia Ferrick Gibson
left a message on January 29, 2022:
My sincere condolences to your family. I loved listening to your Mother speak, such an interesting woman
Vicki Maxwell
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Renee My Mother-in-law, You welcomed me into your family with open arms in 1971 and I have always loved you. *99 years well lived * Now rest in Peace till we meet again.
Love you,
Vicki
Angela Maxwell
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Dearest Grandmom~ may your amazing spirit and faith filled presents live on with all of us, that knew and loved you. You will be sadly missed. I love you~ Angela
Jeanette and Mike
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Sleep in Peace Renee
Michelle Yackanech & Ron Farabauh
left a message on January 28, 2022:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Continued prayers to you all. She was such an amazing an sweet woman.
Much luv
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Laurel Mehew King
left a message on February 24, 2022:
Toni and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. My prayers are with you. God bless you and your family, Laurel Mehew King
Brenda K Sexton
left a message on February 7, 2022:
To George and Vickie Maxwell & Family,
Sending my sincere condolences at this most difficult time.
Brenda K Sexton
left a message on February 7, 2022:
To George & Vickie Maxwell & Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Michael Duvall
left a message on February 3, 2022:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was an incredible lady!
ralena alcos
left a message on February 2, 2022:
Grandmom you may not be here physically but your legacy and light shines brightly☀️ it wd have been my honor to meet, laugh and spend time hearing of the many stories you have lived. Love and Aloha Ralena??✝️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sandy Barnett
left a message on February 1, 2022:
My heart and prayers go out to Fred, Marie and family on the loss of such a wonderful lady. I had the honor of knowing her through her children and the many visits to Lyon's Pharmacy where we shared many interesting stories together. She was a kind, gentle, interesting and talented lady. I know you will miss her presence very much and so fortunate to have had her in your life these many years.
With loving memories,
Sandy Barnett
Danny Duke
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Hey Toni, sorry to hear your about your Mom. Hope you are doing well. Miss seeing you.
Bruno Forst
left a message on February 1, 2022:
In memory of Mrs. Renee Francois Maxwell, Bruno Forst lit a candle
Bruno Forst
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Rest in peace, beloved aunt Renée. We'll miss your kindness, your passion and your strong sense of humour.
Kevin McDerby
left a message on February 1, 2022:
Toni,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the passing of your mother.
Kevin McDerby
Tom and Sue Talling
left a message on January 31, 2022:
In memory of Mrs. Renee Francois Maxwell, Tom and Sue Talling lit a candle
Jerry E Schad
left a message on January 31, 2022:
So sorry for your loss.
Rob Kracyla
left a message on January 31, 2022:
Toni,
I wanted to extend my sincerest condolences and sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your mom. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Rob 598R
Patricia A. Maley
left a message on January 31, 2022:
SO many years since I sat in Mrs. Maxwell's classroom at Tome learning French ! I remember much of the language, but more importantly, the kindness and care and humor she showed her students. She was a very special woman who influenced so many. May God's blessings be with her and the entire family.
Patricia A. Maley
Pascale Pfeiffer
left a message on January 30, 2022:
Tellement triste de ne pas te voir pour tes cent ans, et te serrer dans mes bras. grâce à toi nous avons une formidable famille américaine, ils t'aiment tous tellement . repose en paix. Tu vas rejoindre ta fille Yvonne et ma maman chérie
Lyn DeWitt McDermott
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Je vous adresse mes sincères condoléances. Mrs. Maxwell was a wonderful woman and a good friend to my mother. I will keep you in my prayers.
Lyn DeWitt McDermott
Terry (Juergens) Gustafson
left a message on January 29, 2022:
She was one of my favorite people I've ever met in my whole life. Such an extraordinary person. May she rest in peace.
Andrea Boulden - Gagliano
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Mrs. Maxwell taught me French at Tome School. She also tutored me . She is an amazing woman for sure. I never forgot her and she surely has invested in many others lives. Blessings to the family.
Kind Regards
Andrea
Elisabeth FORST
left a message on January 29, 2022:
Rest in peace
Elisabeth FORST
left a message on January 29, 2022:
My dearest Renée, my second mother. I loved and admired you for your handsomeness, your great heart full of love,your gaiety, your modesty and your strong faith which modeled you.
Most of our lifes we have been separated but always united by mutual love.
Life have been often rough to you but also you had a beautifull one . Your mariage was
a success with six childs who give you back the love you gave them.
Rest in peace and pray for us
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Cynthia Morgan
left a message on January 29, 2022:
What a beautiful smile your Mother had.
I am so sorry for your loss, George and Vicki. When a mother gives you her heart, that you can never lose. May you always feel your mother’s love shining upon you from Heaven ??
Deborah Forsythe
left a message on January 29, 2022:
She left on angel wings, on to her eternal journey.
She left a family-filled with bits and pieces of her to carry on the legacies she has planted.
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Prayers for your peace,,,Deb & Terry Forsythe
Patricia Ferrick Gibson
left a message on January 29, 2022:
My sincere condolences to your family. I loved listening to your Mother speak, such an interesting woman
Vicki Maxwell
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Renee My Mother-in-law, You welcomed me into your family with open arms in 1971 and I have always loved you. *99 years well lived * Now rest in Peace till we meet again.
Love you,
Vicki
Angela Maxwell
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Dearest Grandmom~ may your amazing spirit and faith filled presents live on with all of us, that knew and loved you. You will be sadly missed. I love you~ Angela
Jeanette and Mike
left a message on January 28, 2022:
Sleep in Peace Renee
Michelle Yackanech & Ron Farabauh
left a message on January 28, 2022:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Continued prayers to you all. She was such an amazing an sweet woman.
Much luv
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.