Ernest A. Deneault, 80, of Ft. Lauderdale died September 30, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis.
He was the life partner of Robert M. Klein of Ft. Lauderdale.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Ernest H. and Beatrice (Frechette) Deneault, he lived in Mattapoisett, Duxbury and South Yarmouth before moving tp Ft. Lauderdale.
He was formerly employed as a teacher with the Dennis-Yarmouth School System for many years until his retirement.
He was a graduate of Stonehill College, class of 1964.
He had a fondness for Bearded Iris, box turtles and Boston Terriers.
Survivors include his life partner; a brother, Henry N. Deneault and his wife Lola; and a niece, Jacqueline Welham.

His visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 9-10:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM in St. Anthony's Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery.