It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Roland (Rolly) Duquette on April 19, 2026.
Born December 29, 1940 in Donnegana, ON. Son of Florian & Esmerilda Duquette.
Rolly was passionate for fishing and hunting also volunteered as a firefighter over 45 yrs.
Rolly was predeceased by his son Laurent (Dominique) and leaves behind his daughter Suzanne (Moe) & son Denis (Lynn), Grandchildren Michel, Jamie-Lee (Kevin), Jessica, Leah and Nicholas and great grandchildren Stella, Odin, Mayson and as well as numerous family members, friends & acquaintances who will miss him.
A celebration of life will be held at the Larder Lake Legion on Saturday April 25th from 1-3pm.
Sympathy Messages
I worked with Rolly when we reopened the Kerr Addison Gold Mine. He was a key underground miner and shiftboss who was conscientious of his job. .
- Merdy Armstrong, on
April 23, 2026
I consider myself very luck to have met Roĺly and cut his hair. I was able to help him while he was in the ICU. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was an individual that I will not forget.
- Kathy Kong , on
April 23, 2026
Sorry to hear about Rollys passing away. My hubby new Rolly and worked with him at the Kerr Adddison mine.
May my support warm your heart
- darlene & John truchon, on
April 24, 2026
Sincere condolences to all the family
- Gilles & Diane Clermont , on
April 24, 2026
Rolly was a great man, he will be missed. Sincere condolences to the family.
- Tony and Jo-Ann Lelievre, on
April 24, 2026
Sincere condolences to Rolly’s family
- Jennifer Vachon , on
April 24, 2026
The DuquetteFamily
Sadden to hear of Rolly’s passing , also worked with Rolly at the Kerr
Addison mine in the seventies, always had such a calm,cool, collective
demeanour about him and how that infectious smile would radiate calmness to all….one fine gentleman he was ,going to miss our chats..RIP Rolly your shift is over
Joe and Tanja
- Joseph Wojtus, on
April 24, 2026
To Suzanne and Denis and all extended family , we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of Rolly .. as a long time resident of Larder Lake he will be missed within our community .
May my support warm your heart
- Dave and Betty Oehring, on
April 24, 2026
To Rolly’s family and friends
Sorry to hear of Rolly’s passing. May he RIP.
Sincere condolences
Bill and Dianne Edge
- Bill and Dianne Edge, on
April 24, 2026
Sending our condolences to Sue, Denis and your families during this difficult time.
- Dawn & Bryan Del-Pivo, on
April 25, 2026
So sorry for your loss Denis and Family.
May my support warm your heart
- Greg and Carole Beach, on
April 25, 2026
So sorry for your loss Sue.
- Tina Gilchrist, on
April 25, 2026
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