John Francis Duke Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Francis Duke Sr. (Harwich, Massachusetts), born in Worcester, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 83, on October 28, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Duke (Melia) and Francis T. Duke Sr.; his wife Frances E. Duke (Sullivan) of Mary's Church; and his brother William E. Duke Sr.. He is survived by: his children, Kathleen Barthelmes (Robert Barthelmes) of California, MD, John F. Duke Jr. (Heather) and Elizabeth McDonnell (John McDonnell) of Bourne, MA.; his grandchildren, RJ, Zach, Kate Barthelmes, Johnny, Tori, Amanda Duke, Kylie, Ella and Nate McDonnell; his daughters-in-law, Liz Barthelmes (Barclay) and Karoline Barthelmes (Barkley); his siblings, Francis T. Duke (Jessica) and Mary E. Duke S. N. D. of Ipswich; and his in-laws, Maureen Duke of Shrewsbury, Roberta Duke of Holden, George F. Sullivan Jr. (Marilynn) of Chatham and Thomas Sullivan (Kathy) of Chatham. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
As a mark in his memory, donations can be made out to the John and Fran Duke Scholarship Fund that provides support to college bound high school graduates from Worcester, Holden, and West Harwich. Donations can be made online at greaterworcester.org/scholarships/john-and-fran-duke-scholarship (https://greaterworcester.org) or mailed to The Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, Suite 650, Worcester, MA 01608.
