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Keith Gendron Obituary
GENDRON, Keith Eric Keith Eric Gendron, 32, of Kenton Street, Kensington, passed away after a long hard battle with cancer on Monday, (January 23, 2006) at Hartford Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Mr. Gendron was born in New Britain and was son of Francis and Frances (Cote) Gendron of New Britain, and husband to his devoted wife Jennifer (LaPlante) Gendron. Keith was employed by the Department of Defense as a Technician. He was totally devoted to his family, he was a National Guard Veteran, a member of Saint Paul Church, and loved all sports including golf. Mr. Gendron is also survived by his three loving children Nicholas, twins Christopher and Callie Gendron; a brother Chad Gendron of New Britain; maternal grandparents Emilien and Rejeanne Cote of New Britain; his mother and father-in-law Ronald L. and Suzanne (Corr) LaPlante of Kensington; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles; and his special friends David Mornault and David Gagnon. Keith was predeceased by his paternal grandparents Oscar and Rose Gendron of New Britain. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday, January 25, from 4- 8 p.m. at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington. Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial which will be held Friday, January 27, at 10 a.m. at Saint Paul Church. Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery, New Britain Donation may be made in Keiths memory to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT. 06450-1004
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Kelly Jo (Carlson) Cigman
June 13, 2006
Dear Francis, Fran and Chad: Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your son and brother. I was shocked to hear of Keith's passing. Although we were close more then ten years ago, he has remained a very fond memory for me and one that I have measured others against. I have no doubt of what a wonderful husband and father he was. It's a terrible tragedy that someone like Keith had to leave so much behind. I really regret finding out so late and not being present at the services. I really wish I could have been there.
To the Daves: I'm so sorry you've lost such a great friend as Keith. It's just unbelievable.
To Jen and his children: Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your children. I hope that you can find the support you need to carry on after such a terrible loss. Keith was really one of the best people I've ever known.
I am so so sorry.
Sara Snyder
February 3, 2006
Dear Jen, I am deeply saddened by your loss. You, your children and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Blaine & Nan Perry
February 2, 2006
Fran,Frank,Chad,Trish, Jen & Kids.. I'll sign this book too !! our hearts hurt for you all.Frank, don't make Blaine get out of the car..Fran a nice little trip ??? We will talk when we get back from Fl. We love you all, Blaine & Nan
Paul & Carol Zenczak
February 1, 2006
Dear Gendron Family,
How sorry we are for your loss. Just know Keith is no longer suffering and you all have a very special angel with you at all times. Frank and Fran our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
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Norm & Adrienne Fontaine
February 1, 2006
Dear Gendron family, Norm & I were so sad to hear of Keith's passing. May God bless you all & you are in our prayers. Love, Norm & Adrienne Fontaine
Karen LeBlanc
January 30, 2006
Jen- We are at a loss for words....Although we have only known you for a short time, the girls and myslef from class truly feel your loss. We just want to let you and your family know that we are thinking about you and to remind you that you are stonger than you know. Please take care of youself.
Sincerly,
Karen LeBlanc & Jenn Pearson
Kelly Dube
January 30, 2006
Keith,
It is very sad to see you go, but at least we all know that you are no longer suffering. What a strong person you are to have gone through such a tough battle. You will be greatly missed by us all, But your memory will live on for ever. I will never forget all of our fun times growing up (don't worry...I will never tell who made the hole in the hallway on Garden St.)! Remember our walks to school?: It took me a while to learn that stepping on a crack didn't really break my mothers back! Thanks for all the fun times Keith. You will never be forgotten.
As your cousin & Friend,
God Bless. Untill we meet again.
Love Kelly & Doug
Dan Cote & Family
January 29, 2006
Dear Gendron Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. It's never easy to lose a loved one and there are no words that can help your sorrow. Knowing that we have always been a close family, we are your support team and are right here with you and will help you in any way that we can. Keith was a fun, great kid and turned into a wonderful man. We all have had wonderful times with him and will cherish all of our memories forever. He will be missed dearly, but he will always be with us. Love to all of you,
Danny, Connie, Katie & Joe
Danny & Connie Cote
January 29, 2006
Keith, our dearly departed godchild, may you rest in peace now that all your suffering is over. It was a long hard journey that you faced with such courage. You never complained about how you were feeling and you left us so graciously. We will always treasure our times together and all the wonderful memories of you from when you were born through your adult life that ended tragically so short. We'll always remember your smile and keep you always and forever in our hearts.
Love Forever,
Uncle Danny & Auntie Connie
Patricia Sachonchik
January 29, 2006
My deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. I am very sorry I was not able to attend the wake that evening.
Kim (Dube) LaFleur
January 28, 2006
Chad & Family - Ray and I were very sorry to hear of your lose. You can keep Keith in your heart and soul forever by remember the good times. He was a strong man that went through alot of suffering. He is no longer suffering but has now become your Guardian Angel. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcie Czajkowski
January 28, 2006
Fran,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Your son is in my prayers. May the love of God and your family help you through these very difficult times.
Fondly,
Marcie Czajkowski
Al Cote
January 28, 2006
A Tribute to Keith
Good bye Keith. It was a pleasure having known you. Your collective Families (Gendron-LaPlante) have watched you fight this monster for the pass few years. We all prayed with high hopes. For you it was one battle after another. Throughout this imposition you remained strong and resolved and positive. I hope I can be as strong when my turn is up. Your youthfulness fought the good fight to the very end. Thank God Keith you no longer suffer. Not to be defeated, your spiritual self, your soul has gone on to the next existence, another world in time. Your collective families will always remember you in each of our own experiences. You were a good person that loved your young family so well. You had it all. For you it was the good life, the best of times. You did a wonderful job as supportive husband and playful dad. Corporal Keith Eric Gendron of the National Guards Army, you served your country well as a reservist, a guardsman. You were stationed at Utah’s winter Olympics in 2002, a short 4 years ago. He was a communications and calibration technician. Keith loved sports. He was a diehard Boston Red Sox fan and I am so thrilled the Red Sox came through in 2004 for his pleasure. He needed that distraction in his life at that time. It was a treasured memory for him to enjoy. Keith leaves behind his Gendron family, the wonderful thoughts and memories of his younger days; i.e. alter boy, soccer, baseball, karate, basketball, church plays and many family gatherings. I had the pleasures of taking a teenage Keith, brother Chad and my son Todd on some 4 summer vacations, Amish country, Washingtone D.C., Niagra Falls, and Acadia National Park. These are some of the wonderful memories and times I personally shared with Keith and he will always be remembered. Oh the fun we have shared. The happy moments at Memere & Pepere Cote's, playing football, wiffle ball, kick ball, tag. Keith was quiet in his manners and he was as polite as could be. He was a fun-loving person and quite witty. He had a wonderful laugh. He was kind and fair to all, a team player. And he could have an opinion or 2. Each of our memories will keep him alive. He was a good ‘guy’. His death is our personal awakening to the preciousness of our very lives together. Life is truly a gift from on high. This life we all collectively share here on earth has ended for Keith and he was so very young and bright. But in our beliefs we know that he continues on without the pains he suffered here in his last years. Keith now knows the big secret about spiritual life after physical death. It is the cycle of a higher life and something we must all experience in due time. I told Keith that we will keep Jen and Callie, Nicholas, Christopher in our lives for they are family always. He just smiled in appreciation. Jen know there is plenty of help to go around. We are family, we are there.
Finally Keith we, your family and friends, wish you well on your spiritual journey. Your spirit will always live in our hearts and minds. Fare thee well my friend. Peace be with you. While in your journey may the nearness of the Glory of God touch and enlighten your living soul, and confirm your beliefs in the Giver of Life, the Creator. Keith, you are forever loved and again thanks for some fond memories. We will catch up with you some future time! For now… it has been a pleasure knowing you, rest in peace, and happy journey...
Love always, uncle Al
karla Beeny-Howland
January 28, 2006
Chad- I am very sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arlene Collin
January 27, 2006
Fran & Frank, You know you are both so very close to my heart. Our deepest sympathy to you both and to Chad, Trish & family. We can recall all of our happy times with Keith. The memories of his birth to his teenage years to adulthood. WE have many years of memories to hold onto. As a family with tremendous support for one another we will be here for you. He was my nephew and my Godson and will forever remain in my heart. You both did such a great job raising him. A fine man he turned out to be. God Bless you. You have your memories of your son who you both loved so very much and I know Keith will forever and ever be in your hearts. With every future family celebration we have, we will ALL remember OUR Keith. I Love you
Cortney Sharpe (Gadomski)
January 27, 2006
Jen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Gagnon
January 26, 2006
As I say good bye to one of the best friends I've ever had, I can find happiness in the times we shared, the laughs we had, and the memories that will always be there.
Jennifer Crispino
January 26, 2006
Jen - Melanie told me about Keith's passing. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. God will give you the strength to go on. May God bless you and your children. Sincerely, "Jen G".
Arlene Collin
January 26, 2006
Keith until we meet again. You will forever remain in our hearts. You brought much joy to our family and in your memory will continue to do so. You were and will continue to be loved by ALL of us. Forever in My heart Rest in Peace.
Lee Girard
January 26, 2006
Dear Jen, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
ann marie carney ciquera
January 26, 2006
Frank & Fran,
It is with sadness that I read of Keith's passing away. As I look at his picture, I can see Rose's smile in his- I'm sure Oscar & Rose held out their arms to bring him into heaven. It has been years that I have seen you and remember how proud you were when he was a little tot.
May fond memories and your faith in God sustain you & your family during this difficult time.
Carol Veneziano
January 25, 2006
Fran,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this very sad time.
Carol
marytheresa pratt
January 25, 2006
suzanne so sorry to hear of your loss. your cousin marytheresa
Arlene and Jim Ouellette
January 25, 2006
Dear Gendron and Cote Families,
With tears in our own eyes, we reach out to console you. We knew Keith when he was a child; he and Chad would play with our two children when they would visit in Maine. We've heard such wonderful things about him as an adult, but have never had occasion to meet him as an adult. Our heart goes out to all of you - Keith's beloved wife and children, Frances and Frannie, MaTante Rejeanne, Mon Oncle Emilien, Alden and Arlene and families. You are all in our prayers. With much love and sympathy.
Debra Richards
January 25, 2006
Dear Jen,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your Husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Debbie
Richard's Studio
January 25, 2006
Ron Beaupre
January 25, 2006
Dear Fran & Frank and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear the sad news. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I remember Keith as a great student and a young man with a
smile for everyone. He will surely be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Sisters in Christ Finance Dept@NBGH
January 25, 2006
To Fran
Our Love and Prayers are with you always. We know these last few months have been very difficult for you and your family. However, we all know that Keith is now at peace,no longer in pain and an angel with God.
Sal Calafiore
January 25, 2006
Jen and Family
I am very sorry for your loss. I know that there are no words that can help make the pain go away. Just know that memories last forever and that he will always be watching over you and the children.
LYNETTE VOISINE
January 25, 2006
DEAR JEN & FAMILY PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE LYNETTE,NORMA,ADRIANNE.
Craig, Carol, Noah and Avah Dumont
January 25, 2006
Please know Jennifer that you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. We offer love and hugs to your beautiful children at this time.
Erin Berthiaume
January 25, 2006
Jen....
Words can not even express how sorry I am to hear about your loss. Even though I did not know Keith personally.....I do know that he was blessed to have such a wonderful wife that supported him throughout his battle with cancer, and amazing children which I am certain brought him such comfort and joy.
I have been told that "God gives the toughest of challenges to the strongest of people", and Jen - you have amazed me with your strength and courage.
Again, I am sorry for your loss and both you and your children will continuously be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Erin
Maureen Bozek
January 25, 2006
Dear Fran,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I pray God keep you all in the palm of His hand and that you will take comfort in knowing others share your sorrow and pain.
Jamie Oakes-Hastings
January 25, 2006
To Chad & Keith's Family,
It’s never easy for those left behind but when you lose someone so special, may it help you to know that time will heal all sorrows. Family & friends will help ease the pain in this difficult time. May your happiest memories of Keith remain and give you strength.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Jamie (Oakes) & Keith Hastings
Karen Kahrmann
January 25, 2006
Fran,
I would like to convey my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Losing a loved one is never easy but for the loved one to be your child (baby) is the hardest pain to endure for a parent. It should never be this way when saying good bye.
Please know that God has been and will be right by your side during this sad time. Always know that you are loved and that one day you will see your son again and rejoice in each other's spirit.
Peace be with you in the days to come.
Karen
Al Cote
January 25, 2006
Farewell Keith... you leave us with many fond memories. You are free at last. May your spiritual journey find true peace and happiness. We will most certainly include Jen and children in our family lives. You are loved forever. Your spirit lives on. Thanks for touching our lives. Peace and love always!
tammy Campanelli
January 25, 2006
Jen,
you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May Keith rest in peace
tammy
Sandra Ryiz
January 25, 2006
Jennifer, I didn't know Keith but he was very blessed to have such a wonderful and devoted wife and mother for his children...you are one of the strongest women I know and your strength will sustain through the days ahead...my deepest sympath to you, your children and Keith's family and friends...
From one of your friends at Studio 10.
David Tripp
January 25, 2006
I have had the distinguished honor of being Keiths supervisor at the CSMS for 4 years. Keith will be missed dearly at our shop, he brought smiles to peoples faces when he was around. Keith is a true hero and soldier, he displayed such strengh and courage when faced with a terminal situation. I pray for the family and wish peace to everyone who had an opportunity to grow close to Keith. Keith keep smiling up there and God Speed. Your Friend and Fellow Soldier 1LT David Tripp "Over and OUT"
Cheryl Kallberg
January 25, 2006
Jennifer,
Keiths long battle is finally over. Remember the good times and cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
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