1968 – 2014 Brooklyn – Christopher Menard, 46, of Grand View Terrace, died October 10, 2014, at home. Born in Putnam, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Gerard and Linda (Duquette) Menard.
Mr. Menard worked for several area distribution and manufacturing companies. He enjoyed hiking and fishing. He was a kind hearted and loving individual with a vibrant personality that made a lasting impact on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Christopher is survived by his wife Elodie (Scott) Menard of Brookfield, CT; his girlfriend, Victoria Kornosewicz of Brooklyn; his paternal grandfather, Omer Menard of North Grosvenordale, CT; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Edna (Blanchette) Menard, and his maternal grandparents, Maurice and Theresa (Gravel) Duquette.
A graveside service will be held for Christopher at 12:00 noon on Friday October 17, 2014 in St. Joseph Cemetery, 18 Main St. North Grosvenordale, CT. The Valade Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Dave Babbitt
Wow, so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing….Remember him in the halls of TMHS and will pray he enjoys eternal rest….
Katey Renaudette
So sorry for his loss. Only knew of great things through Victoria. Hes in a good place pain free. Wish all the best for all his loved ones.
Missy
Chris was one of the most loyal people I have ever met and I have been blessed to be one of his best friends. He was so caring, loving, honest and a lot of fun to be around. He was so genuine and when he loved he loved hard. I’ll always cherish the memories we shared. My heart is completely broken knowing that he is gone forever but I am thankful he isn’t hurting any more and that he is at peace. I would have to say that I am one of the lucky ones to have known him. RIP Chris, I’ll love and miss you til the end of time.
Victoria Kornosewicz
I’m going to miss you forever Christopher. You gave me the happiest times of my life, and I was glad to help you through the worst times of your life. Your mom and dad passing, the issues with the house, the cancer, I would do it all over in a heartbeat if you needed me to. I wish that you didn’t have to suffer so much with the illness, seeing your pain every day made me hurt so badly too, just knowing I really couldn’t do anything but comfort you. I hope I did enough. I tried my hardest an I always loved you just the same no matter how badly you were feeling.
I will always think back on our many many fun experiences and smile. You were the kindest, friendliest, all-around nicest guy I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Your sweet personality is and was a rare and special gem in this world. Few people would have carried on the way you did. You spent the last months of your life fighting with amazing strength and dignity. Not only that, but you did it with a smile and sense of humor and joy that few people have, let alone people who are terminally ill.
I hope you are somewhere looking down on me and smiling with your big doofy grin you were so famous for. You are no longer in pain anymore and I am so thankful for that. You deserve to finally rest. I know a big reason you stuck around so long was for me and everyone else you loved. Thank you so so much for struggling through everything you did. You always cared more about everybody else more than yourself.
So now, please finally get some rest sweetheart. I know I will see you again. And I will always love you forever and ever. I will never forget about you and you better not forget about me. Or I’ll come up there and kick your skinny butt! I love you Christopher, forever and always.
shirley houle
deepest sympathy .Shirley Houle and Family
Lucy Raynsford
R.I.P my Chris, I have seen you go thorough a lot in your life….but you took everything in stride, and you never looked down on people, and were their if they needed you. I will miss you a lot…..No more pain and suffering just smiles….rest eternally till we all meet again….love you
Judy
Chris,
we finally got to spend some time together and now your gone.
But my prayers were answered as your are with your mom & dad and the pain is finally gone.
Rest in peace!
Love you
Frederick Gaucher
R.I P CHRIS YOU BEEN THOROUGH A LOT IN THE YEAR AND HALF .NOW YOU ARE UP WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW .YOU WILL BE TRULEY MISSED. LOVE YOU ALL FRED AND JOAN GAUCHER AND FAMILY
Susan Roush
RIP, Chris. You were a good neighbor. I know we didn’t talk much, but I know how much you loved your house and took great pride in keeping it up. I witnessed Victoria taking such great care of you. I am glad that you were able to spend your last moments in the house you loved so much. God Bless you Victoria, you are an angel.
Janet Watt
Goodbye my friend, I am glad to know you are in a place where you will know no more pain.
Missy Desrochers
Uncle Omer- I am so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. My heart goes out to you.
Rip Christopher
Pamela (Duhaime) Key
Chris was a good guy. My condolence and prayers to his family
Michele
So sorry to hear of Chris’ s passing. We grew up together in the old neighborhood. Gone way too soon.
Kathy( Michel) Pellerin
My deepest sympathy to all of the family friends and loved ones.. Many great memories of our younger years.
Kathy (Michel ) Pellerin
Lenny
Rest in peace Chris and now you are pain free and your now with mom and dad
Chris was a good friend and was always there when you needed someone to vent to or even just hang out with Chris you will be missed
Rob and Joann Desrochers
Rest in Peace Chris no more suffering it was nice living next to you when you lived by you will be missed
Karen (Danis) Clough
I’m very sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Victoria Kornosewicz
Dear Christopher,
I miss you terribly. You are in my dreams and in my thoughts every single day and night. Your smile and your laugh, your kind soul.. you always seemed to make my day brighter. Life is just not the same without you. I’m working hard to make you proud though. I keep all of our happy memories close to my heart, and I try to forget the bad. Your pain was my pain, so at least you are no longer hurting. Honestly, that fact is the one thing that keeps me going.
I look forward to the day we meet again. I love you to the moon and back sweetheart. You are always in my heart, forever.
Love,
Victoria
Lori
Chris, you were my favorite son at work and my favorite, greatest friend. I have missed seeing your shiny smile and head… : > )
We last spoke in September, for about 5 hours.. Chris, I have missed you for years due to the distance. But that distance was never something that stopped us from talking for hours on the phone..
No more pain Christopher. I know you are with your Mom and Dad, and you don’t have to miss them any more..Our friendship was greater than any glue…We were stuck together no matter where we were in life..And could pick up on conversations like we never missed a beat..You went to heaven on my Birthday…how’s that for making sure, making sure I will never forget you…Extended arms my friend..One big hug..A bushel and a peck…I love you Chris..if there’s a phone in heaven..Call me dammit…reverse the charges, Ill always accept..
Victoria Kornosewicz
Well, here it is sweetheart. The anniversary of the worst day of my life, and the last day of yours. I miss you so fiercely that I can hardly take it. You are in my thoughts every day, and my dreams every night. Your spirit will always live on through the memories of every life you touched. I still don’t really know how to live without you. My heart breaks every day for you. I hope you are happy somewhere now, and without pain or worry. You were truly a gift to this world. You gave it all you had, and with a smile. My only regret is that we didn’t have more time together. I forever love you with every last bit of my heart and soul.
I will never ever forget you Christopher.
Love always,
Your Hunny Bunny