WORCESTER-William E. Duquette, 80, of Worcester, died Thursday, February 15th at home. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Mary T. (Browne) Duquette, a son, William E. Duquette, Jr., and his wife Mary of Hickory, NC; 3 daughters, Susan M., wife of Richard Holiday of Ellicott City, MD, Marianne Flannery of Worcester and Deborah J., wife of Timothy O’Hern of Woodridge, IL; a brother Robert Duquette of Worcester; a sister Pauline, wife of Paul Brodeur of Holden; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Southbridge, the son of Isadore and Anita (Remillard) Duquette. Mr. Duquette was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade School and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Duquette was employed as a tool and die maker by the Jamesbury Corporation, retiring in 1991. He was a devoted and loving husband and father who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Calling hours are Monday, February 19th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Funeral services are private.