GROTON - Tonya Rae Kidder Rouleau, 50, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022, surrounded by her family, friends, and loved ones.
Tonya was a very strong individual who fought pancreatic and liver cancer with a totally positive attitude. She remained bright and cheerful right to the end. She loved talking to people and getting to know everyone she met. Her outgoing personality made it easy for everyone she met to love her and become friends for life. She was an amazing, fun, and full of life person. Her family was very important her. She was very open-minded and did not hesitate to tell you how it was and try to point you in the right direction.
Tonya’s love for animals was amazing. She adopted and loved any animal that needed love and companionship. She would show them true love and they would cuddle with her and give her their love back. She raised and bred Bassett Hounds. She sold her hounds all over the Tri State area and most of them would keep in contact with her and keep her updated on how the...