Cecile Irene Duquette
January 15, 2009
Cecile Irene (LaChance) Duquette, 78, passed peacefully from this world on January 15, 2009, in Altoona, Iowa.
Cecile was born in Saint-Romain, Quebec, Canada, on September 10, 1930, to Delvina (Deblois) and Archadius LaChance, the fourth of 11 children.
In 1953, she married Joseph Patrick Duquette. In their 55 years of marriage, they celebrated the lives of six children, 12 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Cecile settled for many years in Hardwick, Vt., where she was a faithful member of St. Norbert’s church. In 1998, she moved to Pleasant Hill, Iowa, to live with one of her children.
She loved to quilt and crochet, read, cook, play Bingo and cards, listen to country music, and enjoy nature through long walks. She will be mourned by her husband, Patrick; her children and their spouses, Norman and Ginger Duquette of Pine Bluffs, Ark.; Jerry and Jeanne Duquette of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; Madeline Ives of Waltham, Mass.; Ronald and Mischa Duquette of Osan, Korea; Robert and Doreen Mason of Stowe, Vt.; Jeff and Linda Rice of West Burke, Vt.; siblings Eva Rose LaChance of Sherbrooke, Quebec; Jeanette Patoine of Lyndonville, Vt.; Leo LaChance of Montreal, Quebec; and Bertha Isabelle of Nantes, Quebec; as well as her 21 grandchildren and great grandchildren
A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 19, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Altoona, Iowa. Internment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, Vt. (date to be announced).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Lung Association.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristina Chance
01/26/2009
Dear Jerry and Jeanne,
I am very sorry to hear about Meme. I know that she had and always will hold a very special place in your hearts. Reading her obit reminds me of how full her life was. It can in no way some up how wonderful or hilariouse she was. I was so blessed to spend an entire summer with her. I loved her frisky spirit.
Again, I am sorry for your loss. I love you both and hope that you can find a special peace even through your loss.
Love,
Kristina
Heidi Holden
01/19/2009
Madeline,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Heidi
Ryan and Kate Ives
01/18/2009
Dear Family,
We're sorry that we can't be with you during this time. We are praying for you and for Meme.
With love,
Ryan and Kate Ives
Jennifer
01/19/2009
Her memory will be kept alive for many years to come threw wonderful memories,cherished stories, and loving lessons learned.
I love you Meme.
"chicken p little" Teasing phrase she used to say to me while we were playing cards and I would only give up a small card to her ace.
I love you Meme.
"Ryeeeann p Jennafurr" how she called my brother and I in her unique blend of English and French.
I love you Meme.
"Cash em up" what she used to tell us girls to do when are barbie dolls were undressed.
Jan Rogers
01/16/2009
Norm, Many thoughts and prayers are being sent to God for you and your family from your many friends at CES as you face this difficult time in your life. We love you and we pray that God will comfort you with the warm blanket of his love. God Bless You and keep you safe in his care. Jan Rogers
Steven M. Barratt
01/15/2009
Jerry
Your Mother is most certainly with the other Saints in Heaven.
Prayers my friend...prayers.
Steve