Kenneth Edward Renaud

Kenneth Edward Renaud, 79, of Aiken, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. Born on January 5, 1947, in Brockton, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Ernest Renaud and Helen Yurolaitis Renaud.

Kenneth was a self-made man whose greatest pride was the life he built through hard work, determination, and devotion to his family. He was a loving husband, father, and friend. His strength, generosity, and unwavering commitment to his family were qualities that defined him throughout his life. A proud veteran, Kenneth spent his younger years working in construction as a heavy equipment operator. Through perseverance and an entrepreneurial spirit, he later became the successful business owner of Capeway Bearing and Machine, in Plymouth, Massachusetts. He took great pride in being self-owned and self-made, always valuing independence and the rewards that came from hard work.

Kenneth lived life with enthusiasm and adventure. He had a passion for skiing and was proud to introduce and teach his wife, Gail, to ski. He enjoyed traveling and created lasting memories through trips to Puerto Rico, Aruba, and destinations across the country. One of his greatest passions was drag racing. He was deeply involved in the racing community and proudly built his famous “Cotton Candy Camaro,”. He enjoyed traveling to racing events in Nevada, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and New Hampshire. Following retirement, Kenneth looked forward to golf trips with friends, where laughter and fellowship were as important as the game itself. He was known for his love of spicy foods and enjoyed everything from jalapeño sausage and hot sauce to pepperoncini peppers. He also had a sweet tooth for Charleston Chews and nonpareils.

Kenneth will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, his strong work ethic, his sense of independence, and above all, the tremendous love he had for his family. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his loving wife of 26 years, Gail Jaffarian Renaud; son, Kenneth Renaud II (Rachel); step-daughter, Jillian Lazisky (Ron); brothers, Ernest "Chip" Renaud (Susan), and David Renaud (Usha); sister, Melanie Renaud Soufi (Habib); as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Mr. Renaud was preceded in death by his step-son, Justin M. Budrick.

The memorial service to celebrate Mr. Renaud's life will be held at 1 o'clock, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Milton Shealy Funeral Home, Historic Aiken Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12 o'clock, at the funeral home.