Gerard Joseph Marchand Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gerard (Jerry) Joseph Marchand, born in New Hampshire, August 23rd 1943, lost his long fight with cancer on December 2, 2019 at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He moved to Connecticut in 1943 and lived in Hartford. At 29 he met his future wife and married the following year in April of 1970. They moved to Rocky Hill in 1972. He worked for the Hartford Fire Department for 20 years before having to retire due to injury. He was part of Company 10 for 8 years and then went to Company 2 for the next 12 years. He retired from Hartford Fire Department, February 4th, 1989. He then went to work for the Walsh Company for several years then worked at Stop and Shop for 15 years. After Stop and Shop, he retired to spend more time with his family. He survived by his loving wife, Linda (Hattendorf) Marchand who he met in 1969 and have been married for the past 49 and a half years. Together they have 2 children, Todd Marchand and Deirdre Marchand. Todd Marchand engaged to Heather Westcott, has blessed him with 2 grandchildren from a previous marriage, Emily and Paige. His daughter Dee Marchand also blessed him with 2 grandchildren, Zachary and Karleigh. Zachary blessed him with 1 great grandchild, Mateo Gerard Marchand. Known as Poppy, he loved to go to their games, take them fishing, play outside, and watch them grow. The grandkids were his will to live. His grandson, Zachary, is continuing his legacy as a firefighter. He is predeceased by his mother, Rita Marchand and sister Mary Jane Wegerif. He is survived by his sister, Germaine Chartier and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. He loved to follow/watch the women’s UCONN basketball team play. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and enjoyed the few times he was able to watch the races live in New Hampshire. He enjoyed listening to country music and always watched westerns on TV. He also enjoyed watching his New York Yankees and New York Giants. Husband, Dad, Poppy, Friend, whatever you called him knew of his loving heart and love for his family. He will be missed here but will live on in our hearts and will be watching over the family until we all meet again. Calling Hours will be held on December 11th, 2019 at Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, CT from 5 to 7PM. Please share online expressions of sympathy, memories, or photo tributes at Rosehillfuneralhomes.com.

Gerard Joseph Marchand

August 23, 1943 - December 2, 2019