Castleton Rodney W. Litchfield 66, died Thursday December 1, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was born May 15, 1950 in Springfield, VT the son of William G. and Barbara (Burton) Litchfield. Rodney was a graduate of Springfield High School class of 1968. He married Corrina Taylor July 23, 1994 in Poultney. A longtime truck driver Rodney, was employed for many years at Cumberland Farms and J & J Trucking. Rodney was an avid hunter and was a hunting guide in Idaho for Clearwater Outfitters and also enjoyed big game hunts in Zimbabwe. He was also a bee keeper, loved telling stories and was a member of the Rutland County R.C. Flyers. He is survived by his wife Corrina, of Castleton, his mother Barbara Litchfield, of Springfield, by his daughter, Tawnya Eaton and husband Paul of Fair Haven, by his step son Stephen Taylor and wife Tammy of Fair Haven, by his siblings, Bonnie Sue Munson and husband Jeff Hoyt of Glendale, AZ, Terrance Litchfield, of Benson, Thomas Litchfield of Clariton, IA and Paul Litchfield of Springfield, VT, by his grandchildren, Michael Doner, Aaron and Elias Eaton. Also by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father and his daughter Susan Litchfield who died Nov. 18, 1996. There will be no services at this time Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland County Humane Society at 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763 or to the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse & Hospice at 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ducharme Funeral Home.