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MacIsaac Jr.
Poughkeepsie - Duncan P. MacIsaac, Jr. 61 of Poughkeepsie died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Despite having advanced kidney disease, Duncan lived a full life. He was independent and on the go until a recent health setback.
Duncan is survived by his sisters Annette Manning and her husband James, Sheila Story, his brother Robert MacIsaac and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Duncan also leaves behind his dearly loved nieces, Justine, Brenna and Jordan and nephew Aidan.
Duncan graduated from Arlington High School Class of 1972 and DCC Class of 1974. Duncan began his career as a City of Poughkeepsie Police Officer and later became a City of Poughkeepsie Firefighter. He retired from the fire department in 2009 after 18 years of proud service. Duncan also served in the United States Naval Reserves and received an honorable discharge.
The Family would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Lorraine Nardi for her years of persistent care, to Father Patrick Curley of St. Peter's Parish for his words of comfort and to Marie Sarmiento for her good-natured assistance with Duncan.
Our special thanks and gratitude goes to Duncan's caretaker Carol Martino. Carol came into Duncan's life during his last year. She made a difficult year so much brighter by her presence.
Calling hours will be held Thursday January 7, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm at the Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home 371 Hooker Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York 12603. There will be a Funeral Service during the visitation at 6:30pm and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Duncan MacIsaac
Laurie Hicks
June 2, 2017
Gentle soul. First marriage proposal. Rip. Brother.
ROBERT MARQUEZ
January 22, 2016
GOODBYE MY DEAR COUSIN!
I will always remember you and the trips to New Mexico you took in your youth...It seems like yesterday, honestly. I wish we would have gotton to see each other once more, but alas! we will in the end....I love you Duncan....Sheila, Robby, Annette....God bless and keep all of you in his loving arms! I miss you all!
Maria Conchita Lucero
January 18, 2016
A primo that I wished I had gotten to know. Sheila and Annette, the family sends it prayers for all of you and will remember Duncan in Mass. He is with the Lord in peace.
Robert Plant
January 8, 2016
Was this the same Duncan that lived on Marple Road?
Larry Reed
January 6, 2016
Eddie and Family, So sorry to hear about your brother. He was way too young. I remember him when I worked at the Mobil across from the Pok. Police Station back in the day. My sincere condolences, Larry Reed
Ann Story - Longo
January 5, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Susan Drumgould
January 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. God Bless.
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