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John U. Coderre
1932 - 2018
John U. Coderre
1932 - 2018
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John Coderre Obituary
DANIELSON - John U. Coderre, 85 of Danielson peacefully passed away on Friday March 23, 2018 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. He was born in Putnam July 22, 1932, the son of the late Ulderic and Adrienne (Audette) Coderre. John was the husband of the late Avis I. (Hutchins) Coderre, who passed away September 3, 2015. John served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on board the USS Salerno Bay.
He is survived by his sons Michael Coderre his wife Kimberly of Brooklyn, their children Colleen Welch and Chris Welch his wife Brooke, and Kevin Coderre his wife Elizabeth of Plainfield, granddaughter Tiffany Beach her husband Richard, grandson Nathan Coderre his wife Faith, and grandson Kyle Coderre, and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Henrietta Blanchette and brother Normand Coderre.
John loved his wife Avis and they were always together. They were called the "romantic couple" by the waitresses at Cozy Corner restaurant. They enjoyed many years in retirement together traveling around the country. He loved the Lord and spent many years as a leader of the "Host of Love" group at Saint James church. He also sang with his wife in the Happy Singers. He loved watching the UCONN women and CT Sun basketball games. The latter took him to another favorite pastime of going to the casino.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. James Church, Danielson. Burial with full military honors will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Tillinghast Funeral Home 433 Main Street Danielson from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. tillinghastfh.com
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Mary Ellen Hutchind
March 26, 2021
What a fun, loving man was this man, John Coderre. I only knew him for 6 years from 1988-1994 when he and Avis would come to Culpeper, VA to see her long-lost father, Howard B. Hutchin(s)d. One thing he told me that I've always remembered. He said "I've been Catholic all my life but I didn't meet Jesus until I was 47 years old" and then he would go on to explain how he had begun going to a Pentecostal church on Sunday evenings after attending Catholic Mass on Sunday mornings. He was down to earth and shared his love for Jesus openly.
Mark 16:15, Jesus words' say, "And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." and John was certainly a spreader of the gospel in his own way.
To his sons Michael and Kevin, I'm sorry we never got to meet you although we heard about you during those six years and I'm sure you heard about your Uncle Charlie (Hutchind), my husband, down here in VA. Our condolences to you and your families for the loss of both your parents.
March 30, 2018
My sincere condolences for your loss. As you endure this difficult time of sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for comfort as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:12,13 "you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
Melinda and Bill Collelo
March 26, 2018
Kevin, Liz and family, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of John's passing. I have many happy memories sitting with him and Avis at Tiffany and my daughter's basketball games. I find it comforting to know that he is up with God's family still cheering you all on, with Avis at his side.
March 26, 2018
I am very sorry to read about the loss of John. May God's loving-kindness comfort and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:76)
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Glenn Hart
March 26, 2018
Mike so sorry for your loss your dad was an awesome man. Will never forget spending the holidays with your mom and dad watching Shelby perform for them.
Joan Burnore
March 26, 2018
Kevin and family,
I sorry to hear about your father's passing I know he will be deeply missed
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