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Maurice Duvic Obituary
Madison, MS
Maurice "Vic" Vincent Duvic, Sr., died peacefully Thursday morning March 31st, at St. Catherine's Village in Madison, MS where he and his late wife have lived since March, 2006. A resident of Jackson, MS since 1960, Maurice was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 5, 1919 to Marguerite Connors and Francis Joseph Duvic, Sr. He attended St. Aloysius High School and Tulane University. A decorated World War II hero (Silver Star and Purple Heart recipient), he flew combat missions as part of the North Africa Allied forces and was a flight instructor at Lake Charles until the end of the war. While serving in the Air Force Reserve, he was called back to active duty and served twenty-one months in the Korean War; ten months in Korea. After his retirement, he published a candid narrative about his service as a B26 pilot during the Second World War. Vic met and married Margaret Louise Leland of Anniston, Alabama. They became the proud parents of eight children and celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2015. In addition to his lifelong career in sales he was an active member of St. Richard Catholic Church, a volunteer at Lighthouse for the Blind and a frequent contributor to "Ask Jack Sunn". He was a founding member and president of the Jackson Audubon Society and editor of their newsletter. Vic was an avid birder and traveled the world with his wife birdwatching. Vic was predeceased by his beloved wife; his parents; his brother, Francis Joseph Duvic, Jr. (Mildred), his sister, Yvonne Duvic Finke (Walter) and his grandson, Christian Alexander Niven. He is survived by his children: Cathy Beshel (Al,Jr.), Maurice Jr., David (Deborah), Martin (Lisse), Denise (Troy Reitan), Lynn Flynn (Mike), Carol Niven, Phillip (Christi); his grandchildren: Cary Beshel (Andrea), Lauren Campbell (Brian, Jr.), Jessica Jones (Phillip), Erica Duvic (Megan Potter), Hannah Groan (Derrek), Hunter Duvic, Rachel Sharp, Stacey Duvic, David M. Duvic (Rebekah), Eric Duvic, Charlotte Flynn, Michael Flynn, Leland Flynn and Alex Niven. Additional survivors include thirteen great grand-children; three great great grand-children; niece, Marilyn Finke Winston; nephew, Robert Finke; and numerous cousins. Friends of the family are invited to a visitation at St. Richard Catholic Church on Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the Funeral Mass following at 2:00 p.m.
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scott
April 2, 2016
My condolences to the family.God give us a loving promise for the future at 1 Corinthians 15:26.
April 2, 2016
What a privilege for the family to have shared so many wonderful memories with Maurice during his long life!-Psalms 90:10
Randy Stephens
April 2, 2016
It seems he lived a long and full life, I know his family will miss him very much.
Joan Singletary
April 2, 2016
Vic touched many lives along his way -- I first met him on a birding hike in the Pearl River swamps. My sympathies to his family and I hope they will always remember him fondly as do those of us whose paths crossed with Vic's over the years,
Kveta
April 2, 2016
I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.
Steve Harrington
April 2, 2016
Sadly - Lost another of America's Greatest Generation.
I'm sure, he's looking down from his heavenly perch, whether from his nebulous vantage, or riding shotgun in his B26.
My condolences to the entire Duvic family for you loss.
Karen schafer
April 1, 2016
To Cathy and the entire Duvic family.
So sorry to hear about your loss! My prayers to you and your entire family. May God bless you and yours. Rest in peace, Maurice.
Jane Cooper McNaughton
April 1, 2016
On behalf of the Dorothy Cooper family, we would like to extend our condolences to the Duvic family on the loss of your Dad. Our family enjoyed getting to know both your parents during our Mom's time at St. Catherine's. We are praying for God's peace and healing for you all.
Kenny Spellman
April 1, 2016
On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in his memory.
Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director
Ed and Phyllis Turner
April 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
God Bless your family and give you peace during this difficult time.
Ed and Phyllis Turner
Peggy/James Record
April 1, 2016
Cathy,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this sad time. We will forever remember how you pointed out that vacant lot to us on our tour back in 2005 and proudly told us about your father attending St. Aloysius High School.
Carolyn Perry
April 1, 2016
My strongest memories of Vic (and Peggy) are as neighbors on Prentiss Avenue in New Orleans when Cathy, Mary Helen, and I were barely of school age. My parents, Nelson and Marion, were grateful to have the Duvics as neighbors and held them in their hearts until their last days. Dad was thrilled to receive and read the book that Vic published. I still have it on my bookshelf.
Condolences to all. May you have beautiful, long-lasting memories.
April 1, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
Neal and Shirley Beshel
Peter and Irene Smith
April 1, 2016
We very much enjoyed Vic's company when he and Peggy visited us in London, UK, many years back. I have a copy of his book about his wartime exploits, and am glad he made it home after forty missions. Our condolences go to his many friends and family.
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