Roland E. Duquette of Mount Dora, Florida, formerly from Colchester, Vermont, passed away on February 26th, 2025. Roland was born on March 5th, 1944, in Beebe, Quebec. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Savage (Bob), son, Paul Duquette (Sonya), his grandchildren, Robert & Karen Savage, Paul P & Michael Duquette; step grandchildren, Toni & Harley Robar; great-grandchildren, Eastyn Savage and Charlotte Duquette. Furthermore, Roland leaves behind a sister, Bernadette Grenier, sister's-in-law, Carolyn Cota and Susan Gilbert, brother-in-law, John Mercier (Nancy) and a host of nieces and nephews from Canada, along with many special friends and backyard neighbors from Canada, Roland and Denise Poulin and Pierre Paquette. Roland also leaves a plethora of friends from the VFW in Mount Dora; most he considered family.

Roland enlisted into the United States Army in 1966, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Roland was an auto mechanic for many years in Vermont before retiring and moving to Florida. Roland and his wife, Nancy, were partners for many years in the pool business before he fully retired.

Roland was an avid NASCAR and hockey fan. You could usually find him watching the race or watching his favorite Montreal Canadiens hockey team on television.

Roland's favorite saying was "Who loves ya baby? Smee!" To say he had a heart of gold is an understatement and he will always be remembered for his kindness.

There will be a Memorial Service for family members at the home of Carolyn Cota in Mount Dora, Florida on March 8th, 2025, at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers please donate in his memory to the VFW Post 8087, located at 4065 N. County Road 19A, Mount Dora, Florida 32757.