Gordon Patenaude

Gordon Patenaude, 81, died 6/17/23 after a long and courageous battle with his illness. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and police K9 officer. He and Sabre, his air-scent trained K9 were successful in several search and rescue operations. Gordon leaves behind his wife Janet and daughter Debra Simmons along with three stepchildren; Tammy Fitzell, Michael Dekoschak and Mark Dekoschak. Donations may be made in honor of Gordon to Pioneer Valley Hospice Greenfield, Massachusetts.

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