Captain Robert Ernest Renou age 74 of Porters Lake, NS passed away at the Dartmouth General Hospital on August 2, 2012. Born in Saint Pierre Miquelon he was a son of the late Andre and Marcelle Renou. He served as captain onboard fishing vessels for numerous years. He then worked as salvage foreman with Atlantic Salvage of Halifax, then was employed with Imperial Oil and Secunda Marine for several years. He is survived by his sons Kyran Renou, Cole Harbour; Gary and Rudy Renou, Porters Lake, sisters Claudine Renou, Nancy Renou Andree Girardin of Saint Pierre, beloved daughter in law Trina Renou (McKinley), grandsons Nicholas and Matthew Renou, Jordan Moraze and granddaughter Annaig Moraze, one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Patricia, son Gael Renou, daughter Marika Renou Moraze and brother Roger Renou. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday August 11, 2012 in Atlantic Funeral Home 771 Main St. Dartmouth. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Robert will be dearly missed by his sons Gary and Rudy as we have lost an excellent father and our best friend.