WORCESTER__ Florence Emma (Bouffard) Duquette, 80, of Worcester, died Friday August 31 in University Commons Nursing Center, 378 Plantation St. Her husband, Valmore Duquette died in 1979.
She leaves four sons, Randall Duquette and his wife Dianne of East Brookfield; Ronald Duquette and his wife Barbara of North Brookfield; Roger Duquette and his wife Anne Marie of San Diego, CA., and Rory Duquette and his wife Alanna of Barre; a daughter, Valerie Albrecht and her husband Peter of Worcester; two brothers, Ernest Desroches of Worcester and Frederick Bouffard of Windsor Locks, CT., fourteen grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Frank and Exilia (Landry) Bouffard.
Mrs. Duquette was a food service supervisor many years for the College of the Holy Cross. She retired many years ago. She once belonged to the Homesteaders Square Dance Group and was a former member of St. George Church. Florence graduated from Commerce High School. Her family was her life and joy.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday September 5, from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. George Church, 40 Brattle Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday August 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to UMASS Memorial Hospice, 650 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA, 01605.