Joseph N. Duguay , beloved son of Maurice and Geraldine (Gracie) Duguay,
of St. Johnsbury died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the age of 60. He was born
in St. Johnsbury on July 28, 1948. He graduated from St. Johnsbury
Academy in 1966 and the University of Vermont in 1970. He lived for over
30 years in Burlington and worked during that time at Tortilla Flats, the
Rotisserie, and Burlington Electric. After retirement from Burlington
Electric, he returned to the St. Johnsbury area and worked at Aubuchon
Hardware. He is survived by his mother Geraldine of St. Johnsbury; four
sisters, Nancy Duguay and husband Richard Swanson of Williston, Mary
Profetto of Alabama, Theresa Duguay of St. Johnsbury, and Anita Reak and
husband Brian of Milton; uncles and aunts, Richard Gracie, Susan Dugan,
Pauline Collins, and Patricia Rutherford; several cousins including Steven
Gracie, who was like a brother to him; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,
and great-nephews; close family friends Michele Laberge and Bruno Ravel;
and longtime friend Rick Long. He was predeceased by his father, Maurice
Duguay, on Nov. 9, 2001. Joe was a man of many interests. Widely read, he
enjoyed philosophical discussions. His great love of the outdoors was
developed as a child when he spent many happy hours fishing and hunting
with his father, activities he continued into his adult life. Joe felt a strong
spiritual connection to the outdoors. He especially enjoyed hiking and
camping in Victory Bog. He was looking forward to hiking the Grand
Canyon with his brother-in-law Dick. Joe also enjoyed running. A talented
guitar player, he loved music and shared that love of music with his
nephews and nieces, teaching some of them to play guitar and taking
others to their first rock concerts. He also played for many years in a band
with some of his friends in the Burlington area. On Tuesday, July 14, at 11
a.m., a committal service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on St. John's
Street. Immediately following, a celebration of Joe's life will be held next to
the cemetery, outside at the family home, 30 Centerview Terrace, St.
Johnsbury. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome. Joe was involved with the
Special Olympics as a volunteer for many years. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made in Joe's name to Special Olympics of
Vermont, 368 Ave D, Suite 30, Williston, VT 05495.
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