Springfield, Massachusetts
Jane Austin (Sullivan) Duquette "The Artist" died peacefully on Sunday May 10, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. The eldest daughter of the late James J. and Margaret Austin Sullivan, Jane was a lifelong resident of Springfield, MA as well as a devoted communicant of Holy Cross Church. After...
Read MoreWhenever I think of Jane my first thought us that she was the brightest light in the sky. Remarkable woman, mother, friend and extraordinary artist.
Judy Matt
May 07, 2025 | Friend
Thinking about Jane today in a loving way. One of the most beautiful people inside and out. A treasure. Miss her. Judy
Judy Matt
May 07, 2024 | Friend
Dear Duquette family, I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Duquettes' passing. She was talented and brilliant. She always treated me like an adult, not always with success. I think she had an extremely keen eye for human nature. It was an honored and pleasure to know her.
Erik Breitung
October 18, 2021
After all this time, I have just seen this beautifully written obituary. There was no one like Jane. She was so special a woman and a kind loving friend. To say nothing of her magnificent art which I am fortunate to have some of. You are with the angels Jane though you always were one.
Marcia Raker
May 10, 2016 | Longmeadow, MA
Jane's family. Sorry I'm late but just found obit. Jane will be missed by so many; but we have her beautiful paintings and legacies, (and I have a small, blue wine glass). In memory of a long time friend. from Kath. (Sullivan-Baron)Good.
June 17, 2015
To Jane who I am sure is looking over us. The world is less without you here. Your wonderful loving personality and your astounding talent will be missed in eternity.
Marcia Raker
Marcia Raker
June 13, 2015 | Longmeadow, MA
Dear Bill and family,
All through high school and for her short time at U Mass Jane was my best friend. I was sorry when she left to go to NCSH but knew that it made her so happy to be with you. In high school we shared dates, money and secrets. Although I hadn't seen her since our 25th Cathedral reunion I often though of her. I'm so sorry for your/our loss and grateful to Bill Lucia for letting me know. It was amazing to read all that she accomplished. I always loved the drawings that she...
Honour (Campbell) Foley
June 10, 2015 | Rehoboth, MA
Dearest Jane, I hat to see you go. You were just an extrordinary woman, artist, mom, grandmom. You did it all with style, class and humor. I life well lived. You will be missed.
Marcia Raker
June 01, 2015 | Longmeadow, ME
Dear Bill, and family,
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Jane, I certainly remember you, Bill, as an outstanding 1958 classmate, at Classical High School.
My friends, Ralph, and Anne Marie Ferraro, told me about Jane's wonderful qualities as a very special, and talented person.
Her abilities to translate views, dreams, and personalities onto canvas, and oil paint will be her legacy for evermore. Rest in peace, Jane.
Paul Grunthalt, Longmeadow, MA.
Jane had a...
May 28, 2015
