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Patrick Stoddard Obituary
Mr. Pat was the owner and operator of Thames Army Surplus on Thames Street in Groton, for the past 25 years.
He graduated in 1983 from Robert E. Fitch Sr. High School in Groton. He served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1987. He received an Army Service Ribbon Expert badge and the commendation at the second brigade, 4th infantry Division (mechanized) at Fort Carson, Colo. for peacetimes acts of bravery. He was formerly a member of the Airborne Unit.
Mr. Pat was a kind and generous man that would do anything to help out a friend in need. He had a vast love and knowledge for anything military since he was a child. He owned several military vehicles during his life and participated in the Independence Day parades in Groton. He studied various types of martial arts his entire life. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to spend time out in the woods and on the range. This love and knowledge he passed onto his children.
He is survived by his two sons, Patrick R. Stoddard and his girlfriend, Sarah Saunders and Nikolaus J. Stoddard of East Haddam; his parents, Patrick and Anneliese Stoddard of Noank; sister, Conni Stoddard of Noank; his former wife, Reba Stoddard of East Haddam; his former father-in-law, Robert Pray; and Pat's girlfriend, Sara Dickson and her children, Dakota and Shyanne of Groton.
Calling hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1 (51 Williams Ave.), Mystic. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Homes For Our Troops, www.hfotusa.org in his memory.
Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of condolence.
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for Patrick Stoddard
Danny Merkal
July 24, 2023
Pat was my best friend growing up. We shared all things military and played army and built models for hours and days.
I spent many hours with the stoddard family, such good people.
I´m sorry I lost touch with such a good person.
You are not forgotten old friend.
Jon S Morrison
April 21, 2022
Has it really been so long ago...
Rich Sanford
March 5, 2014
I had so many great memories of Pat. Playing Chess at his parents house, or at,least trying to play chess and having a few bevergaes while learning! Also growing up in Nautilus Park in Groton and watching you and Al Furlow getting dressed up in full camo to spend the weekend in the woods.... Always made me giggle, true survivalist I may add.. Your going to be missed a lot Pat!!! God Bless you and your Family.
March 4, 2014
Pat was always the epitome of "Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome." He was a brother in arms and always there for me and countless others.
Chase Haddock
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Donna Hall Paquet
March 2, 2014
Prayers for the family for your loss. Pat will be missed by many.
Bill Bell
March 1, 2014
Mr. Pat,
Will always remember the good times we had and will miss you. - Mr. Bill
Charlie, Bonnie Snyder
February 26, 2014
Patrick, We have so many good memories of your life--we love you.
February 26, 2014
charles snyder major usaf retired
February 25, 2014
Our hearts are saddened, but your memmory will live on in us all.
Jennifer Welch
February 25, 2014
Love you Pat! Will miss your smile and your friendly banter! Jim and I will remember you always!
February 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 24, 2014
Our thoughts are with you... Dan Ross and Family; Medina, Ohio
Colin Cini
February 24, 2014
I went to Noank Elementary School with Pat and have some very fond memories of us cutting up together. He used to wear a Gilley's shirt and we all thought that was cool. He'll certainly be missed.
Jodi Baker-Mullaney
February 24, 2014
I'm sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We went to high school together and he always had a smile to give and a story to tell. He will be missed. Goodbye my friend.
Kim Grillo
February 24, 2014
Pat always had a big smile and kind words for everyone. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
February 24, 2014
Very sad to hear. Thoughts to his family.
Robin Shinn
February 24, 2014
To the family of Pat,
I am saddened and shocked to hear of Pat's passing. Pat and I were classmates in High School, and what I remember most, is that great smile he always had. He was always pleasant and cheerful to everyone. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Alison G
February 23, 2014
There certainly is a huge hole in so many people's hearts now.You will be painfully missed but never forgotten.
Thank you for your time spent with us.
Alfred Mayo
February 23, 2014
To Stoddard Families us Mayo's sorry to hear your losses of Patrick, will keep you all in our prays.
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