Laurene M. Stanton

Laurene M. Stanton of Napanoch, NY passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, June 22, 2020. She was 95 years old. “Rene” as she was fondly called by her family and friends was born on February 11, 1925 in Steamboat Springs, CO. She moved to Napanoch at the age of 13 and graduated from Ellenville High School.

Rene married her sweat heart C. DeWitt Stanton at a young age and they had two children; C. D. Stanton Jr. of Napanoch and Maureen Stanton McHugh who has since predeceased her.

Rene had worked as a Real Estate Broker for Barmans Realty for many years and later started her own company, Stanton Realty. In her retired years she worked as a tour guide director for Mohonk Mt. House. She loved living in the hamlet of Napanoch, traveling the world, dancing, gardening and collecting stuffed animals. Rene was also a former member of the Kerhonkson Lions Club.

In addition to her daughter, Rene was predeceased by her husband and her sister.

Surviving are her son, C. D. Stanton Jr. (Stan); her grandchildren, Laurene Tisdale and her husband Jon and Mark Stanton; grandchildren, Jessica Tisdale, Douglas, Samantha and Danielle Stanton and great grandchildren, Keyleigh and Logan.

As per Rene’s wishes there will be no services. Cremation will be private.

Contributions may be made in Rene’s name to the Rondout Valley Lions Club, P.O. Box 104, Stone Ridge, NY 12484