Paul N. Duquette

Paul N. Duquette, 56, of West Hartford, cherished husband and soulmate of Judi Duquette, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Besides his wife, Paul leaves his parents, Norman and Elizabeth Duquette of West Hartford, his son Brandon Duquette of New York, New York, his daughter Erin Larkum of West Hartford, his sister Michelle Lewis and husband Craig of Pepperell, MA, his brothers, Marc Duquette and wife Robin of Swampscott, MA, David Duquette and wife Suzanne of Centennial, CO and Stephen Duquette and partner Maryanne Trapasso of Worcester, MA. Paul also leaves his precious grandson, Camden Siegel of West Hartford, who will forever keep “his” Pep in his heart. Paul leaves many loving nieces and nephews, friends, colleagues and students who will miss him dearly. Paul was born in Camp LeJeune, NC on March 7, 1959. His family moved to West Hartford in 1964. Paul graduated from Hall High School, Class of 1977, received his Bachelor Degree from Assumption College in 1981, his Master’s Degree from St. Joseph College and his sixth year from Central Connecticut State University. He was a dedicated and much loved teacher at King Philip Middle School in West Hartford. Paul left a legacy of goodness and kindness that knew no bounds. He touched the lives of so many with his caring and gentle compassionate ways. Paul had a passion for music and loved to share it with everyone he knew. This was so evident by all of the CDs he so thoughtfully made to give to his dear family and friends. Paul had a love of sports and played lacrosse in high school and college. He previously coached lacrosse and basketball at Hall High School. Paul left a tremendous impact on all those he met. Through the thousands of lives he touched as an educator, the love and kindness he showed friends and family, and his unfailing ability to care for all those around him, Paul made this world a better place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (June 20) at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 872 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Calling hours are Friday (June 19) from 4-8 p.m. at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave., West Hartford. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org