Mr. Donald H. Duquette, 75, formerly of 315 First Ave., Berlin, NH passed away on Sunday March 6, 2011 at the St. Vincent de Paul Rehab and Nursing Center in Berlin. He was born in Berlin on March 9, 1935 the son of the late Henry and Irene (Dubois) Duquette and was a lifelong resident. He was employed by Brown Company and James River Corporation for over 20 years and lastly was the owner of Bisson’s Wheel Alignment. Donald was a member of the F.O. E. in Berlin. He volunteered for many years at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital after his retirement.
Family members include his sons Marc Duquette of Rochester, NH, Denis Duquette and wife Lynn of Berlin, NH and David Duquette of Portland, ME; daughters Celeste Welsh of Gorham, NH and Lise Croteau and fiancee Russell Delisle of Milan, NH: 6 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren; sister Ruth Ann Guay of Sedona, AZ; long time companion Virginia Essig of Gorham, NH; close friends Paul Gallant and wife Sue; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Duquette
Funeral Services will be celebrated on Wednesday March 9, 2011 at 10 AM at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham, NH. Interment will be in the Holy Family Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham, NH on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 PM.