Brenda & Diego Rodriguez

Amigos de muchos, extraños a ninguno. Friends to many, strangers to none. Diego was born in Ticuman, Morelos, Mexico, August 18, 1969 and was the twelfth of thirteen children born to Diego Rodriguez Sanchez and Cointa Ortiz Capistran. He came to the U.S.A. on his 18th birthday and successfully became a United States citizen on July 29, 2016. Diego worked in the farming industry, lobster trap production, and later as an industrial machine operator. He was a talented carpenter who was passionate about motorcycles, small engine repair, landscaping, and was a successful deer hunter. Brenda was born in Waterville, Maine, May13, 1957 the second of eight children born to Albert N. Robinson Jr. and M. Doris Bard. Raised in Fairfield, upon graduation she worked in manufacturing, banking and retired from medical customer service. She was very sociable, loved both people & animals, and often made friends out of strangers in the most unlikely places. She had a love for nature, photography, gardening, plant propagation, cooking, and electronic technology. She was a self-reliant woman, who had a thirst for knowledge. They both cherished their multifaceted skills and cultural differences and considered themselves, “Jacks of all trades, and Masters of none." Their unselfish concern for others reminded the world of the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion. Meeting at a dance hall in 1999 and joined in a second marriage for both on July 13, 2007. they shared a love that only true soulmates can. They were parents to one adopted daughter Margo Tardy Dean along with her husband Christopher Dean who gave them 4 grandchildren. Adrian, Clayton, Olivia & Parker. They also welcomed several adopted animals during their marriage and had an immeasurable bond with a special dog, who was a Lab/Pit Mix named Stellah. She was adopted on March 14, 2014 at 1.5 years old and who was with them until her death on May 9th, 2025. Always holding their family and friends dear, they were blessed with a life filled with Love, Respect, Gratitude, and Selflessness.