Rodney Duchaineau Obituary

Rodney W. Duchaineau July 17, 1960 - January 10, 2012 Griswold - Rodney W. Duchaineau, 51, of Mechanic Street passed away Tuesday evening at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 17, 1960 in Willimantic son to Sandra J. (Bowie) Frederick and the late Ronald E. Duchaineau. He was married to Kristan L. Johnson on August 11, 2001 at the First Congregational Church in Griswold. She survives him. Rodney was employed at Foxwoods Casino as a Flooring Installer and was self-employed in the flooring industries for many years. He was very talented in all that he did. He enjoyed all kinds of art and was an amazing self taught graphic artist. Along with Rods experience, training, and natural talents, a caring heart is what made Rod a unique and loving individual. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a son Chad Bromley of Lebanon, a stepdaughter Jennifer Vickers and her husband Eric of Jewett City, two brothers Jeff Duchaineau of Vernon, Darren Duchaineau and his wife Lisa of Bloomfield, two sisters Kim Duchaineau of Bozrah, Pam Day of Norwich, several nieces and nephews and two grandchildren Lily and Annabelle Vickers. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 P.M. with a funeral service at 3:00 P.M. at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Road Jewett City, CT. Internment will be private.

Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jan. 13, 2012.
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I will so miss you...until we meet again...I so love you!! Rest in peace!!! You were such a loving and wonderful person...your life was cut way to short...until we meet again..rest and be free of pain. Love You!!

January 21, 2012

Pepre,
I will miss you so much. I had fun playing with you and making pancakes with you and eating all the blueberries.

Lily

January 15, 2012

Rod,
You were always there for me through thick and thin. Thanks for making my mom so happy and loving her the way you did. You will remain in our hearts forever. I will miss our talks and your advice. Rest in peace.

Jennifer Vickers

January 15, 2012

Kristan,
Please know that I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Lisa Aquino

January 15, 2012

Rod was a great man who inspired others through his fantastic artwork and his creative spirit. He will truly be missed.

The LaRose's

January 15, 2012

You will forever be the one and only uncle purple dinosaur to me. May you rest in peace. Love always!

Taryn Olin

January 14, 2012

Hi Rod, My first born son (unknown to you) you showed me what joy comes in being a mother.Our eyes meet,the tears come easily,mine from such love and joy,yours from all the confusion around you as you enter a strange new world.In that moment you stole my heart. Over the years your love of life and who you were touched so many friends and family.What you have given to others will remain with us always. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN MOM

sandra frederick

January 14, 2012

Dear Duchaineau Family,
Rod and I worked at the mushroom farm...What a fantastic person he was and I am blessed that I had that chance to hang out with him.
Dorri Girard

January 13, 2012

Dear Kristan,
What a wonderful man Rod was! In our family he will always be remembered as the coffee guy and someone who always greeted and listened to you. Kristan he loved you with all his heart because you were his princess. We will all miss him greatly, what an honor an a pleasure it was to know him in our lives.

To his mother and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely,
Sharon Feser(Kristan's sister in Washington State)

Sharon Feser

January 13, 2012

Love you so much brother Say hi to dad for me.Your in a much better place now,
REST IN PEACE!
Your baby sister, Kim

Kim Duchaineau

January 13, 2012

Pam,Darren,Jeff, Kim and family, very sorry for your loss - I only got to know Rod for a few yrs but found that Rod was ther kind of Man that gave his heart to everyone and after 13 minutes knowing Rod it was like you knew him forever - What a horrific loss but Rod is finally at peace - Miss you Rod,
John Hubbard !!

John Hubbard

January 13, 2012

Uncle Rod.....you will forever be loved and deeply missed. I love you!

Julie HIllhouse

January 13, 2012

Dear Darren and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you will all miss Rodney. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Connie Wilde

January 13, 2012

Kristan,

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Barbara Ericson

January 13, 2012

Kristan,
So sorry for your loss. Hugs, thoughts and prayers are extended to you and your family.

Mary Fournier

January 13, 2012

Kristan
I am so sorry to hear about Rod. I know how happy you both were and he was such a kind and wonderful person. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.....sending lots of love.....

Sue Cash

January 13, 2012

Words could never say how much you mean to me. I love you, Bro!

Darren Duchaineau

January 13, 2012

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