Rosaire "Frenchy" Baron

Colonie - Rosaire “Frenchy” Baron, 77, of Woodland Drive passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 10, 1942, he was the son of Eugene and Laura (Rodrigue) Baron.  He was raised and educated in Lac-Megantic, P.Q. Canada. He immigrated to the US in 1959 and lived in Washington, DC prior to settling in Albany.

He was employed as a truck driver and construction worker with Albany Asphalt for more than 25 years and was a member of the Albany Teamster’s Local # 294.   Frenchy was a communicant of St. Clare’s Church in Colonie.

Besides his parents, he is pre-deceased by his wife Annette (Coston) Baron and brothers Jean Marc Baron and John Baron.

He leaves his longtime companion Margaret “Maggie” Perry of Colonie, brothers: Paul (Vivian) Baron, Jean (Kay) Baron, and Donald (Bonita) Baron; sisters Angel (Tom) Radtke and Denise Baron;  step-daughter Catherine (Jonathan) Robbins and granddaughter Ariana; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date to be held at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave, Colonie. The family would like to thank Dr. Zen, the NYOH team, nurses and staff for their kindness and support during his illness. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To leave a message of condolence, visit www.cannonfuneral.com.