Gerald L. Duda

Uxbridge- Gerald L. “Jerry” Duda, 67, of Aldrich St. passed away on Monday August 26, 2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

     He is survived by his wife of 44 years Donna J. (Nelson) Duda; a brother Daniel B. Duda of Whitinsville; 2 sisters Laurie J. Rivard of Douglas and Janet S. Paquette of Uxbridge; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother Eric C. Duda.

     Born in Whitinsville on May 14, 1957, he was the son of the late Leon and Audrey M. (Coombs) Duda. He was raised in Northbridge and lived in Uxbridge 25 years. 

     Jerry worked as a kitchen remodeler for Home Depot and previously Sears for 20 years, retiring in 2022. A 3rd generation firefighter, he served the Town of Northbridge as a Call Firefighter and EMT since his youth, retiring in 2011. He was a graduate of Northbridge High School, Class of 1976 and attended Assabet Technical School for electronics. A diehard Bruins hockey fan, he also loved riding his Yamaha motorcycle and was a proud member of the Star Touring and Riding Club. He also enjoyed family camping all over the Northeast and East Coast, being outdoors and his pet dog Odie. He will be remembered as a kind and thoughtful family man and will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. Jerry was taken too young but will live in our hearts forever. 

     A celebration of his life will be held on Sat. September 28th, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Whitinsville Fish & Game Club, 12 White Court, Douglas MA, 01516. 

A Gofundme has been made to help his family alleviate funeral and medical expenses, if you wish to donate please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-donna-duda-during-this-difficult-time     To leave a condolence message for his family please visit www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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