Obituary of Ronald E. L'Etoile

Ronald E. L'Etoile, 77, of Central Village, Connecticut, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2014. Ronald was born in Putnam, CT on October 21, 1936. He graduated from Killingly High School in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force from July 1955 through July 1959. Ronald was married to Vivian Chabot on April 15, 1961, they were married 53 wonderful years. Ronald worked for American - Standard in various positions for 16 years and worked in security at Kaman Aerospace for nearly 50 years until he retired. Ronald was an avid sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots and UConn Huskies, and loved spending time outdoors. He often could be found watching one of his beloved sports teams on the TV he had in his outdoor shed. Ronald is survived by his loving wife Vivian; sons Gary (Lenore) L'Etoile of Sterling and David L'Etoile of Voluntown; daughters, Judy L'Etoile of Putnam and Karen (Ron) Deschamps of Moosup; sister Muriel (Norman) Roy of New Fairfield; grandchildren, Andrew, Harley, Bryan and Hannah L'Etoile, and Danielle and Shelby Deschamps; beloved dog, Molly and several nieces and nephews. Ronald is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Clara L'Etoile and brother Maurice L'Etoile. The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Sacred Heart Cemetery on Wauregan Rd. in Brooklyn, CT. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com