1933 – 2020
N. Grosvenordale – Jenny C. (Perrotta) Duquette, 87, of Main St., died Saturday morning, May 9, 2020, at Davis Place. Beloved wife of the late Jean Duquette. Born in Barrington, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lucia (Aquilla) Perrotta. Jenny attended St. Joseph School in N. Grosvenordale until the 11th grade. She received her GED in 1978 and graduated from Leo’s Beauty Institute.
Mrs. Duquette worked for Belding Heminway, Nancy’s House of Beauty, Sanitary Dash, Arrow/AO for 25 years, and Control Concept as an inspector until the age of 81.
Mrs. Duquette was a women’s top bowler champion in 1980 winning a prize of $1000. Jenny was also an avid traveler and self-taught piano and keyboard player, and seamstress.
Jenny is survived by her children, Ronald Durand and his wife Donna of N. Grosvenordale, Raymond Durand and his wife Susan of Thompson, David Durand and his wife Lisa of N. Grosvenordale, and Paula Ramos and her husband David of Putnam; her sisters Violet Perrotta Duff of Webster, MA and Florence Perrotta Martel of Charlton, MA; her grandchildren, Megan Berube, Sara Sophia Ramos, Amanda Durand, Laura Durand, Raymond Durand, Jr., Anthony Durand, and Dominick Ramos; and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Pauline Durand and her siblings, John “Giovanni” Perrotta, Louis “Luigi” Perrotta, Lillian “Ursola” Perrotta, Lena Perrotta, Helen “Ellen” Perrotta, Anthony Perrotta, Rose Perrotta, Evelyn Perrotta, and Louise Perrotta.
Due to the currant Corona-19 pandemic funeral services are private and have been entrusted to the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Memorial donations in Jenny’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Nicole Balkus
Jenny was a wonderful rooomate to me. We laughed we cried and we gained a lot of weight together. To many munchies watching movies. I truly believe that someone had a hand in putting us together. I miss her so much already. There is a big void here without her., although I am glad she at peace now. I will cherish our time together always. im so happy I got to know her family also. My thoughts and prayers are with you all❤️
Cheryl and John Bonner
So very sorry for the loss of your Mom. Our condolences to you entire family.
Melissa and Bobby
David, Lisa, Amanda, Laura
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/grandmother. We pray the memories you have will offer much comfort during this difficult time
Ken & Mary Lambert
Ron & Family. So sorry to hear about your Mom.
You all are in our prayers.
Shanon & Jim Sabourin
Wishing peace upon Aunt Jenny & the family. The family will be having many cups of coffee , card games and singing as they watch over us. Say hi to my mom. Rest easy
Kathy Morin
My sincere condolences to the family. Jenny and her family were neighbors of ours growing up in “The Lots”, lots of memories… May all your fond memories help soften the sadness of her loss.
Kathy Denomme
To Jenny’s family,
It is with great sorrow that I offer you my sincere sympathy in the death of your wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I was blessed to work with your mom at Control Concepts in Putnam . She was like a second mom to me. Always a very hard worker and extremely pleasant to be around. She was constantly humming to the music on the radio and was always animated whenever the station we were listening to would play the “Unchained Melody” song sung by the Righteous Brothers, stating that it was her and her husband’s special song. Even now when I hear that song I still think of her and it will always bring to mind the good times we had at work together. May God bless you all and know that she is in a better place and she will be watching over you all and waiting patiently until you all can be together once more.
Cindy Duquette
We are very sorry to hear about ur mom she was a special woman kind, loving, and caring we have many memories of her with us