Dennis “Red” Gendron, 63, died unexpectedly April 9, 2021. He was born Nov. 27, 1957, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Francis E. and Armeline (Jacques) Gendron.
Red graduated from Berlin High School, Class of 1975. Following graduation, he attended New England College, Class of 1979, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in education.
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