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Stephen Duval Obituary
He was born in Manchester on May 10, 1950, the son of Paul and Blanche (Clement) Duval, and was a lifelong resident of the Queen City. He was educated in the local school system and was a graduate of Manchester High School West, Class of 1968.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era and retired as a technical sergeant with 20 years of service. Steve enjoyed sports and cheering for the Boston teams. He loved spending time with his family, friends and his dogs Thor and Thunder, but his real passion was celebrating Christmas and playing Santa for many children, both the young and young-at-heart. He will be fondly remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He was predeceased by his parents and by his brothers, Thomas Duval and James Duval.
Members of his family include his wife of 31 years, Sandy Duval; his sons, Trevor Duval and wife Clara, and Tim Duval and wife Sonia Halcarz; his grandchildren, Jenna Halcarz-Duval and Andrew Halcarz-Duval; and his sister, Corinne Duval, all of Manchester; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
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SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the McHugh Funeral Home, 283 Hanover St., corner of Beech Street, in Manchester. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Steve's name be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire, 814 Elm St., Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101.
Condolences may be offered at www.mchughfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Duval
Sue Duval/Baker
November 29, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Evelyn Gosselin
November 9, 2015
I will remember Steve's compliments on my gardening efforts and I will miss his encouragement and advice. I will miss seeing his big white Santa beard growing every autumn. What a wonderful tribute at the wake - the photos, the slide show, Steve resting in his Santa suit. God bless! And peace to his family.
Lucy Boudreau
November 8, 2015
I went to Grammar School and High School with Steve and we connected again through facebook. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Memories are what we want to keep near and dear to us. God Bless you all. Lucy Boudreau
Barbara Mee
November 7, 2015
Trevor and Clara, my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Denise Duval
November 7, 2015
To the family, we all know each of us has a journey and one day it comes to an end but we hold dear to our hearts the memories forever. May the family find comfort in those memories.
Shelly Lelek
November 7, 2015
One of the greatest people I ever met. I worked with Steve years ago at Sports Authority. To this day I have never met someone as upbeat and positive as him.
Through all the years I have always thought about him around the holidays. I can hear him singing ROCKIN' 'ROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE!!! :)
He had a heart of gold and gave me amazing advise that I'll never forget.
My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Rest east Sir
November 7, 2015
A kind and gentle man, loved by all that knew him. So many fond memories. May you rest in a well deserved peace. Bob Eldridge
November 6, 2015
Great childhood memories... May you rest in peace! Thoughts & prayers to all of his family.... Sue Duval Lafond
Dennis @ Sue Routhier
November 6, 2015
I will have fond memories of Max pulling me out of the house to meet Steve, Thor, and Thunder on one of their many drives through the neighborhood. Sandy, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
John Caron
November 6, 2015
Hey Buddy, I see your radiant smile from above and hear your cry of, "On in one" while golfing. I enjoyed our numerous trips to watch the Penmen play basketball and our trips to Louisville and Buffalo in following them. Your Department 56 Christmas collection is etched in my memory, fond times. There are three factors you always placed above Department 56, basketball and golfing - Sandy, Trevor and Tim. Rest easy my friend and once again, "on in one!"
November 6, 2015
STEVE NOW YOU ARE EVERYWHERE AT ONCE TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU .... UNCLE EMILE AND JOANNE
Art Duval
November 6, 2015
Sandy
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 6, 2015
Dear Sandy and family,
I know what you are going through and my heart,prayers and thoughts are with you. Dottie Olivier
Alan Brown
November 5, 2015
Steve the fight is over and you fought it well. I will miss our weekly conversations. The laughter and remembering.
We know that you are in a better place with no more pain.
Love you, my friend. Going to miss you buddy.
The Staff of McHugh Funeral Home
November 6, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 5, 2015
Dear Santa, It was a pleasure knowing and caring for you over the years. You brought so much joy and spirit to us over the years. Be at peace my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. With love, MaryLee Sole and the staff of Merrimack Valley Ortho
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