FAIRFIELD – Albert Joseph Duguay passed away on March 28, 2022 at the age of 96. Third child, born of 13, to John Baptist and Anne (Joseph) Duguay on Feb. 28, 1926.

Leaving high school to serve his country, he enlisted in the US Navy serving in WWII. Upon an honorable discharge he came home and married Antoinette Turmelle on Oct. 28, 1950. Together they had six children.

Al was a communicate of Corpus Christi Parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. John the Baptist Church. Al was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus #11303, American Legion Post #5, Blessed Sacrament Board of Trustee, etc.

Dad went back to earn his H.S. Diploma at the age of 66 and continued on to take college classes at the University of Augusta. He stressed education to all his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was employed by the union in construction for many years and retired from the USPS in 1984.

Al had many “self-taught skills”; carpenter, plumber, electrician, car mechanic, painter, roofer, chauffeur, gardener, cook, guitar player, and writer. He rebuilt our mothers homestead wall by wall and with continual upkeep, for over 70 years, maintained it’s beauty. Daddy had many projects always going, so when he couldn’t find the right tool or nail he’d head down to the basement because he knew he had all of these items somewhere… IN A BOX!

Since the lottery began he would buy his Mega-Million and Power ball tickets, no frills, faithfully. He said if he ever won, he would make sure any child’s college education would be paid for. As being one of the oldest sons, he made sure part of his service check went to his mother, to help with all his siblings. Dad loved to jump in his car, pick up blueberry and cream filled donuts from Hillmans Bakery and make his rounds seeing his favorite people in town to share a donut and a story.

He loved all God’s creatures, building hotels and gardens for the birds in his backyard. He would whistle many bird calls swinging on his deck swing.

Back in the day he was a very good athlete and played semi-pro football, he loved to drive the “green hornet”, and loved to go dancing. Moving furniture in the addition, that him and mom built, so they could dance and teach us kids as well. There were always gatherings of family and friends, music, food, and laughter in the house. The door was always open and was a safe and warm place for anyone that entered.

Not only was he a devote Catholic but a devote and proud Veteran and Democrat! A thrill was when him and mom went to JFK’s and Bill Clinton’s conventions. He loved debates and was an advocate for his fellow union members and would travel anywhere to make sure their voices where being heard. We believe that is what kept him alive!

Al was involved in community projects. Working alongside his fellow knights on fish chowder night, basketball shoot fundraisers, helping to organize the painting of the towns fire hydrants, building the park gazebo, ringing of the bell at Christmas for the Salvation Army, to handing out poppies on Remembrance Day to name just a few. His very favorite was helping his beloved friends at the Blessed Sacrament. Al loved God, his family, people and his community!

He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Don (Lillian), Eddie, Omar, Babe (Norma), sisters Evelyn Morneau (Leo), Jean Carey (Harold), Van Peters (Lee), B-I-L; Chip Plant, Bob Turmelle (Dot); S-I-L: Katherine Duguay, Cecile Gagnon, Judith Turmelle; and great-grandson Nathan.

He is survived by his wife, Toni of 71 years; five daughters, #1 Vicki Goodwin (Steven) of Buxton, #2 Patricia Dustin (Gary) of Waterville, #3 Laurie Byrne (Jim) of Winslow, #4 Leslie DuVall of Winslow, #5 Melodie Furbush (Randy) of Oakland, and one son #6 Michael Duguay (Victoria) of Waterville; grandchildren, Barret Fortier (Bill), Travis Dustin (Sarah), Brooke Dillon, Cierra McLaughlin (Michael), Taylor Byrne (Sarah), Adam DuVall (Justine), Lindsey Nichols (Nate), Katie Furbush, Chad Furbush (Kristina), Kirt Furbush (Melissa), Sage Chartier (Justin), Chase Duguay; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Sam, Quinn Fortier; Riley, Joshua, Rianne Dustin; Nealey, Baylee Dillon; Kalli, Kendall, Cameron DuVall; Alexis Gibson, Anthony Sproul; Sawyer, Evelynn Byrne; Dominique Furbush, Joshua Zinkovitch; and great-great grandson Mason Lambert; his brothers, Joseph, John (Nancy), Larry (Faye) and sisters, Theresa Plant, Lorraine Reny (Don), S-I-L, Julie Thomas, Jeanette Michaud; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A special thank you to Shane Savage R. Ph., Dr. Jarrod Ferrara, who made sure he still had a heart, Dr. Sean McGarr, who helped him survive esophageal cancer and especially Dr. Carolyn Pece of VA Togus. Our father had high regard and respect for your knowledge, professionalism and the personal care that was always given to him.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, ME to be celebrated on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow. Navy Honors will be held at the Maine Veterans Memorial, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Daddy’s last words that he spoke to his family: I love you, I love you all, I love you all, I’ll see you in heaven!

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to:

Blessed Sacrament

101 Silver St.

Waterville, ME 04901



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