Wilbert James Maquet, 81, of Virden formerly of Chatham and Girard, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1931 in Taylorville to the late Alfred and Clarisse Marcy Maquet. Mr. Maquet married the late Betty Louise Hawkins December 14, 1957 and had 51 years together. He was a truck and forklift driver for Fiat Allis and retired when they closed. As a member of UAW local 1027, Wilbert was the chairman of the recreation committee. After retirement, he worked as a custodian at Sunrise Manor in Virden. He loved to fish at Sunset Lake in Girard, play his accordion and be Santa's Helper at Christmas time. Wilbert is survived by his sons Kevin Maquet (companion, Debbie Matchuny) of Chatham, Billy (JoAnn) Maquet of St. John's, AZ; daughter Denise (James) Williamson of Virden; grandchildren, Dixie Maquet, Crystal Maquet, Brianna Williamson (companion David Snow) and Anthony Maquet; great grandchild, Sasha; brother Clement "Chips" Maquet of Zephyrhills, FL.Visitation: His family will greet friends from 4-7pm, Wednesday, March 27 at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham.Funeral Ceremony: 10am, Thursday, March 28 at Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, with Paula Staab Polk, funeral celebrant. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehab, 333 Wrightsman Street, Virden, IL 62690.
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