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Jeffrey Bilodeau Obituary

Jeffrey Allen Bilodeau, 36, of Manchester, loving father of Brett, Isaac, Andrew, and Olivia; beloved son of Donald P. and Debra (St. Cyr) Bilodeau; and brother of Ryan and his wife, Katie Bilodeau, passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. Jeff is also survived by many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Jeffrey was born in Manchester on Dec. 16, 1979, and briefly lived in South Windsor, where he attended Orchard Elementary School. He had been a resident of Manchester for most of his life, and received his diploma from Manchester High School. Jeffrey was employed by North Central C-Med in Hartford, and served as a dedicated emergency dispatcher. Jeff was devoted to public safety, and was a former member of the Manchester 8th District Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter and dispatcher. He was the recipient of numerous awards; including a Life Saving Award, for his courageous efforts in saving a woman from a house fire. He also served numerous years as an EMT and dispatcher for the Ambulance Service of Manchester, as well as, AMR in Springfield. Jeff had a passion for martial arts, achieving his black belt in ITF Tae Kwon-Do. He had the ability to bring a smile to anyone's face with his quick-witted sense of humor and contagious laugh. Jeffrey will be greatly missed.

Family and friends may call Saturday, Nov. 26, at Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester, from 1 to 5 p.m. with words of remembrance at 4:30 p.m.

Burial will be private.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2016.

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Debra Bilodeau

November 18, 2023

I love you Jeff

Julia

December 16, 2022

I don´t know how it´s been 6 years without you. I´ll forever miss and love you. I hope you are with my sis. You two left me to soon.

Andrew Bilodeau

December 16, 2021

Was thinking about you. I miss you

Debra Bilodeau

August 30, 2018

Missing you so much, always

Andrea M

January 7, 2017

Too soon Jeff. We miss you terribly. I will always love you.

Jay

November 28, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you and may our Lord Jesus christ and God our father who loves us comfort your hearts and " make you firm " ( 2 Thessalonians 2 : 16, 17 ).

Radames Vazquez

November 26, 2016

Isaac and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time.

Joan Kennedy

November 24, 2016

Dear Debbie and family~ please accept my deepest sympathy. I am sending Prayers your way.

Renae St. Cyr

November 24, 2016

Dear Don, deb and family,
I can't imagine how difficult this time must be for you now, but please trust your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr.and Mrs Lavoie

November 23, 2016

Prayers of comfort to Jeffs family & friends and his beloved children whom he loved unconditionally . May his memories lift you in the days ahead .
Jeff you'll be missed dearly .

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

November 24, 2016

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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