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Raymond Duquette Obituary
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nancy M. (Oliver) Duquette; nine devoted children, Gail Butler with whom he lived, Patricia Watson and her husband Paul of Worcester, Raymond P. Duquette, of Virginia, Nancy Paradis and her husband Kevin of Leominster, James Duquette and his wife Kelly of Holden, Bonnie Milstead of Leicester, Paul Duquette of Spencer, and Gary Duquette, Michelle Landry and her companion Robert Turcotte all of Hull; a brother, Richard O. Duquette of Virginia and a sister, Bernadette LaJoie of Worcester; eighteen grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A daughter, Lisa Marie Duquette; a son-in law, Anthony Bulter and a sister, Irene Duquette all predeceased him.
Raymond was born in Worcester, the son of the late Philerome J. and Rose A. (Prunier) Duquette. He graduated from Saint Joseph's School, joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served his country in World War II. Raymond owned and operated the Rainbow Motel on Route 20 in Shrewsbury before retiring. He also worked many years for Henry L. Hanson Company. Raymond was a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter # 4 in Worcester and the Charles F. Minney Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Millbury.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 15th from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, with a mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Saint John's Church, 40 Temple Street, Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday, October 14th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Michelle Landry (Duquette)
October 19, 2008
I would like to thank everyone who left a kind word on this page in My father's guest book. Thank You all for thinking of Him and all of us. Michelle Landry ( Duquette )
Joyce Cecile Richardson
October 14, 2008
Dear Nancy, Children & Family;
I am sure you know that Ray is now helping Our Lord and at Peace. He will always be remembered when you and Ray spent time at my home here in Florida. You were such great company after my loss of Howard. God Bless you Nancy and all your wonderful family. One day we'll see one another again.
Your cousin Joyce and husband Don
Ted " Reno " Renauld
October 14, 2008
Ray Jr, I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Its been many years since the days at Dorothy Manor. I hope you & your family are well.
Elaine Gendron
October 14, 2008
Dear Nancy,Gail and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ray will be missed and remembered by many. We will always have wonderful memories of how he touched our lives. May God bless you with the strength you need during this time of sorrow.
Love, Cousin Elaine
Jean & Leo Dalbec
October 13, 2008
Nancy & Kevin, and Nancy Sr.,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. We hope you are comforted by your memories, and knowing that so many people are mourning your dad's loss with you.
Love & God Bless
Mary Jean Meola
October 13, 2008
Hello Jimmy,
I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Midge & Bob Evarts
October 13, 2008
We're so sorry for your loss. Love to you all. Aunt Midge & Uncle Bob
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