John Raymond Duplin, 65, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Earlene T. Duplin.
John was born on May 23, 1951 in Gloucester MA, the son of the late Raymond J. and Barbara S. Duplin. He worked in Public Works for the Town of Groton for 35 years, retiring as Foreman in January of 2007. He was a member of the Groton Sportman’s Club in Stonington and loved to spend time with his two Labrador retrievers, Katie and Jake.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Michael J. Duplin and his fiancée Diane Gambardella of Bradley SC and Matthew R. Duplin and his wife Agnieszka of Clinton CT, 3 grandchildren Tyler J. Duplin and his wife Catherine of Johnstown PA, Joshua J. Duplin of Johnstown PA, and Christina M. Duplin and her fiancé Jon Arauz of Keansburg NJ and one great granddaughter Rosa Arauz. He is also survived by his brother William R. Duplin and his wife Karen of Parsonsfield ME and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, November 4, at 2:00pm in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
Donations in his memory may be made to Town of Groton Animal Control, 68 Groton Long Point Road, Groton CT 06340.
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