Basil E. Doucette, Jr.
Of Tewksbury, 85
TEWKSBURY: Basil E. “Duce” Doucette, Jr., age 85, passed away at home in the care of his family and hospice on Friday November 30, 2018.
He was the beloved husband of Jayna (Stewart) Doucette, with whom he would have celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 21, 2018.
Born in Melrose on October 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Basil E. Doucette, Sr. and Anna (Gerrior) Doucette.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952- 1956 as a flight crew chief in the 461st Fighter Bomber Group, and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant during his four-year tour of duty. In addition, Basil served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Master Sergeant.
Prior to his retirement, he worked in the Aerospace Industry as a Quality Engineer with AVCO/Textron Corporation.
Mr. Doucette, better known as “Duce”, loved the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and camper. “Duce” also enjoyed building firearms and was a gunsmith for many years.
In addition to his wife, Jayna, he is survived by three children, Basil E. “Ed” Doucette, III of Tewksbury, and his significant other, Jennifer Martin, Angela R. Doucette of Billerica, and Susan J. Doucette-Smith and her husband Joseph of Tewksbury; six grandchildren, Nicole, Lauren, Shawn, Kimberly, Crystal and her husband Adam, and Trevor; one great grandson, Jack; his former daughter-in-law, Amy Conway; two sisters, Claire Markarwich and her husband Hub of River Oaks, TX, and Anne Walsh of Malden; also several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Doucette was the father of the late Michael J. Doucette.
Calling hours are Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury, immediately followed by his prayer service to be held at the funeral home. Following his cremation, interment will be at a later date at Tewksbury Cemetery. Please Omit flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854.