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BORN
7/14/1944
DIED
4/27/2025
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Joanne Duddy Obituary
Mrs. Duddy had been employed as a billing clerk for the former Bureau of Business Practice (BBP) in Waterford. She was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Women's Auxiliary and was an avid bingo player.
In addition to her husband John, she is survived by two sons, John Duddy and Joseph Duddy (Catherine); and a daughter, Michelle McRae (Ian). She has two sisters, Dolores Drinkwater and Geraldine Vaughn; as well as a granddaughter, Alexis Marisol Duddy.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association (at alz.org). Condolences may be shared on Mrs. Duddy's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve and Joyce Pearson
May 4, 2025
Dear John and children, Please know that Joanne is in our prayers. She was a beautiful and kind woman, good wife and loving mother. God bless you all.
Capt. Lynn
May 3, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to John and the kids. Joanne will surely be missed by many.
Ginger Sanborn
May 1, 2025
John and family,
I am so sorry to read about Joanne. I have fond memories of her on our bus trips to NYC. Such a lovely lady. May she Rest in Pease.
Margo Neistat
May 1, 2025
Genuine condolences, Michelle and family.
Heartfelt thoughts...
Margo...
Annie M ppsul
May 1, 2025
My condolences to the Family
Annie M paul
May 1, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cynthia Henninger
May 1, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing, please accept my condolences.
Dave Fairman
May 1, 2025
Rest in Peace Joanne
Joann Starkweather
May 1, 2025
God bless
Joann Starkweather
May 1, 2025
So sorry to read about Mrs. Duddy
God bless. Use to watch the kids.
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