Mr. Paul G. Duquette

Mr. Paul G. Duquette, 74, of Stamford, VT, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Born in Pittsfield on October 3, 1942 the son of Donald and Marguerite Henneberry Duquette, he was a 1960 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He went on to earn a degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Paul’s greatest passion in life was in his chosen profession as an educator and mentor, encouraging students to reach their potential. He worked at Lenox Memorial High School from 1967 to 1982 and then became a professor of Math and Computer Science at MCLA from 1982 until 2015. He was musically inclined and played many instruments from the trumpet with the PHS band to the fiddle and flute with a wonderful group of fellow musicians on Saturday mornings at MASS MoCA. His love of music lead him to contra dancing and the company of many who shared his favor. Paul was also an outdoorsman, he loved hiking, biking, fly fishing and canoeing and trips that took him to diverse locations, especially his beautiful Berkshires. He is survived by his four children, Fianna Toolan of Pittsfield, Paula Murphy of Housatonic, Christie Duquette Willaredt of Wesley Chapel, FL and Nicole Duquette; a brother, Donald B. Duquette and his wife Carol Ann; grandchildren, Madison and Tate Markel, Jacqueline Rose Thoresen Toolan, Eliza Murphy, Bailynn Henry and Zandyr Stimpson; 2 nephews, Jason and Peter; his former wives, Jacqueline Toolan Benham and Michele “Lady” Duquette. Paul is also survived by many wonderful cousins, musician buddies and contra dancing partners and former students. Funeral Notice: There will be no formal funeral service for Paul, but the family would like to invite friends to the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. for a time to express condolences and share memories with Paul’s family. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moments House in Pittsfield, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home in his memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Paul G. Duquette

October 3, 1942 - May 27, 2017