John E. Duquette
1944 - 2024
Chicopee
John Edward Duquette, 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 25. One of nine children to the late Deus and Lucille (Bourbeau) Duquette, John was born on February 14, 1944 in Ludlow. He grew up in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, was a graduate of Springfield Trade and served four years in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1967. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce L. (Simonoko) Duquette and their children, Marie L. Hurst and her husband Eric, Christine L. Heath, and Elizabeth A. Benoit and her husband Matthew. He also leaves his eight beloved grandchildren, his brother Raymond A. Duquette, as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to his parents, John was also predeceased by seven of his siblings, Helena Wilder, Jacqueline Mongeau, Gloria Greaney, Lillian Caron, Laurent Duquette, Marcelle Peloquin, and Pauline Taylor. John was an avid sportsman who raised his own hunting dogs. His quirky sense of humor will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services for John will take place on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St. A period of visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00am, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00am in St. Anne's Church, 30 College St., Chicopee, concluding with committal services, complete with military honors at the MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association. To leave your condolences for the family or to share a memory, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com
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