NANCY M. DUQUETTE (OLIVER)

     Nancy M. (Oliver) Duquette, 87, of Leicester died peacefully Thursday February 9, 2017 in the Southbridge Rehabilitation Center. Her husband Raymond A. Duquette died in 2008.Nancy is survived by her children; Gail Butler and her companion Kenneth Livernoche with whom she lived, Patricia Watson and her husband Paul of Worcester, Nancy Paradis and her husband Kevin of Leominster, James Duquette of Holden, Bonnie Milstead of Leicester, Paul Duquette and his companion Tabitha of Milford, and Michelle Landry  of Hull, MA. a brother Thomas Oliver of Holden, many grandchildren, and many great grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a daughter Lisa S. Duquette , and  two sons, Gary S. and Raymond P Duquette and a brother Gerald Oliver.

Nancy was born in Worcester daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Regely)Oliver and lived in Millbury many years before moving to Leicester. She was a graduate of Commerce High School. Nancy along with her husband were the owners and operators of the Rainbow Motel in Shrewsbury for many years, and she also worked for the Henry Hanson Company before she retired.

Nancy enjoyed tending to her garden, and traveling with her husband Raymond. She loved to cook and entertain her family especially her cookouts in the summer months. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her family would like to thank the staff at the Southbridge Rehabilitation for their kindness.

Nancy’s funeral will be held on Tuesday February 14, at 11:30AM in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. A visitation with the family will be held from 10AM to 11:30AM prior to the service. Interment with her husband will be in Worcester County Memorial Park,Paxton. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association at alz.org.