It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Ronald “Ronnie” Vincent Maitre of Covington on April 6, 2021 at the age of seventy years old. Beloved Husband of thirty-eight years to Donna St. Pierre Maitre, loving Dad to Jenna Maitre Buckman, Father-in-Law to John Buckman, and Paw Paw to Rhett John Buckman. Seven months ago, Ron achieved the ultimate joy when he became a Grandfather. No matter the circumstances, Rhett never failed to bring out his Paw Paw’s signature smile. Born in New Orleans, Ron was nicknamed “City Slicker” by his loving Father-in-Law. He graduated from Alcée Fortier High School in 1969 where he gained life-long friendships. He was employed by UPS for forty-seven years and he took great pride in his job. Although he retired in 2015, in his mind, he was still sorting and delivering packages until his last day. Ron enjoyed taking drives to the Gulf Coast, all LSU sports, and spending time with his family. Most of all, he loved to put on a show any chance he had. Ron was the life of the party – oh heck – he was the party! Ron was a fun loving guy and enjoyed making people laugh. He never left home without his famous whistle or bag of tricks. Heaven gained quite the entertainer. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is predeceased by his Father, Charles X. Maitre and survived by his Mother, Catherine Uhle Maitre, his siblings, Kay Haro (Greg), Charles, Donald (Joy), David ( Pat), and Catherine Lotz. He was the favorite Son-in-Law (Family joke!) of Vernon and Maggie St. Pierre (deceased) and Brother-in-Law, V.J. St. Pierre, and Sisters-in-Law, Sheila Livingston and Gail Potier, along with his cousins and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at GRACE FUNERAL HOME, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, on Friday afternoon, April 9, 2021. Visitation will begin at 11:00 in the morning. Interment will follow in the adjacent St. Lazarus of Bethany Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to Ronnie's amazing caretakers and St. Tammany Hospice. An online guestbook is available at www.gracenorthshore.com.
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