Rene Bonnette, 88, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2010. Rene was born Nov. 10, 1921 in Burlington. He was the son of Joseph and Albertha Bonnette. He attended Nazareth Grammar School (St. Joseph’s) and Cathedral High School (Rice Memorial) graduating in 1940. Rene answered the call of his country, along with other members of the "greatest generation," and served honorably in the United States Navy for three and a half years during World War II. Rene received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont in 1950. Prior to graduation, Rene married the love of his life, Marie Janice Fabricco, on Aug. 29, 1949 and remained committed to Marie and his growing family, celebrating his 60th anniversary on Aug. 29, 2009. Rene began his employment with General Electric in 1950 at the GE Lakeside plant in Burlington, Vt. working there as an engineer for 32 years until retiring in 1984. In 1995, Rene and Marie relocated to the sunnier climate of Las Vegas, Nev. Among his survivors is a son Thomas and his wife Leslie of Shelburne. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 11, in Las Vegas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, 1811 Pueblo Vista Drive, Las Vegas, Nev., 89128.