We are sad to announce that on January 9, 2024, at the age of 65, Robert C. Derda of Ledyard, Connecticut passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert C. Derda to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Rose Derda (Dalfonso) and Chester Robert Derda. He is survived by : his son Matthew Robert; his step-daughter Lauren Gale; his sisters, Kathleen Standish and Nancy LaFlamme; and his nieces and nephews, Ryan Davis (Madeline), Connor LaFlamme, Rachelle LaFlamme and Kaitlyn Standish.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home (167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home (167 Old Hartford Rd, Colchester, CT 06415). A reception will be held on Saturday, January 20th 2024 at 2:00 PM and at 2:15 PM.
In celebrating Robert's life, we remember not only his remarkable contributions to automotive craftsmanship but also the adventurous spirit that defined his journey.