Gordon "Gordy" D. Drouillard

Gordon Dean Drouillard (Gordy, “Chief”), 87, of Zephyrhills, FL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Rucki Hospice Care Center in Zephyrhills.
Gordon was born in Cass City, Michigan on May 14, 1937, son of the late Edward Drouillard and Beatrice (Bard) Atfield.
Upon graduation from Cass City High School, Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed in Rockaway Beach, NY and later Groton, CT. While in Groton, he met his future wife of 40 years, Barbara. Gordon and Barbara lived in Point Pleasant, NJ and upon being honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard settled in Colchester, CT to raise their family.
Gordon worked as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT and later Middletown, CT for 38 years, retiring in 1999.
Gordon was active in his community as a little league coach for his son Dean’s baseball team and was the Scout Master for Colchester Boy Scout Troup 72. He was also a member of the Colchester Jaycees and the Colchester Farmers Club.
Gordon enjoyed playing in a dart league with his son-in-law Chris and enjoyed helping Chris work on his race cars.
Gordon was an avid NASCAR fan and UCONN Men and Women’s basketball fan. Gordon also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Barbara, in their RV to Myrtle Beach and Florida and met many lifelong friends along the way.
Gordon is survived by his daughter Diane (Chris) Ignazio, grandson George Drouillard, granddaughter Monique Drouillard, great-granddaughter Hope Garvin, daughter-in-law Diana (Paul) Drouillard-O'Brien and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his wife Barbara, his son Dean Drouillard, his sister Elynore “Harriett”, his brother Sheldon and his step-father who raised him, Glenn Atfield.
During his retirement, Gordon spent his winters in Wesley Chapel, FL with his dog Prince at Quail Run RV Park, where in 2005, he met Virginia (Gini) and a year later were married.
Gordon and Gini lived the snowbird lifestyle, spending their winters in Florida and their summers along the shores of Lake Superior with their beloved dogs and cat along for the ride.
Gordy enjoyed making woodworking projects, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, playing cards, and having some fun at his local casino. He also loved to eat, especially Gini’s homemade apple pie. Gordon will be sadly missed by Gini’s children: Lisa Eid, Suzie Klein (Cynthia), Sheryl Klein (Tyler), Robert (Kerry) Klein, Lori Klein, Art (Kris) Jensen and their families which includes 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by many other relatives and friends.
Unfortunately, Gordon was preceded in death in early 2024 by his wife of 18 years, Virginia Drouillard.
Gordon was compassionately received by Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, WI and will be laid to rest with his wife, Virginia, at Knollwood Memorial Park, Manitowoc, WI.
There will be a service for Gordy on Monday, December 9, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, WI at 11 a.m. with a viewing at 10 a.m.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Gordon’s personal caregiver and friend, Tysnie Tucker.
May you go with the angels, Gordy.

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