Lee Due (Junior) Jaquay 90 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on April 27, 2018 at the Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin.
He was born on April 29, 1927 in Poolville, NY son of Lee Due and Ceila Doyle Jaquay. His childhood was spent on Shawler Brook Road in Columbus, NY. He attended Sherburne Central School and later served in the United States Navy during World War II.
When he returned home, Lee Due married Irene Ray on April 16, 1949.
Besides his wife, Lee Due is survived by his children; Linda (Tom) Eriksen of Edmeston, Ed (Shirley) Jaquay of Hudsonville, MI, Judy (Jamie) Robinson of New Berlin, and Bruce (Sharon) Jaquay of New Berlin. He was predeceased by one daughter, Donna Jaquay.
His grandchildren are Chad (Jennifer) Goodier, Jennelle (Kory) Rozema, Jill (Joel) Hoving, Jerica (Art) Keoseyan, Lexi (Todd) Wilcox, Jacqueline (Kyle) Jaquay, Braden (Emilee) Jaquay and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Caroline Horton and was predeceased by five brothers and six sisters.
Lee Due worked as a mechanic for the Coman Brothers Garage in South Edmeston for many years and later worked as a mechanic at Cossitt Concrete in Randallsville where he retired in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion Post 876 of Sherburne and a member of the Second Baptist Church in Edmeston.
Lee Due loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them sharing his beautiful flowers and his pleasure of hunting and fishing.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dakin Funeral Home LP New Berlin with Pastor Jay Henderson of the Burlington Flats Baptist Church officiating. Calling hours will take place at the Dakin Funeral Home LP in New Berlin on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Legion Post 876 of Sherburne, NY. |
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Sharon Jaquay Nutter
Oxford,N.Y.
God bless all the family . Sorry could not make it to calling hours.
Did not know when was. Plus had neck surgery not getting around well in crowds yet. Hugs to all.
Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
Eaton, NY
Sending my love and compassion for your loss of your Father , Grandfather..May Junior rest in peace.
M.Rose
NY
To the family and close friends. Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your beloved Mr. Jaquay.
May the scriptural promise of the resurrection by Christ Jesus comfort you during this time of great sorrow..(John 5:28,29)
Judy Brown
Sherburne NY
Irene, So sorry I am unable to make it to calling hours or funeral! Feel bad! Will try to stop in and visit you!
Bill and Michele Jaquay
Phoenix NY
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, we will miss uncle Pete
Deneen and Mark Lilley
Cape Vincent NY
Thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. We surely loved Pa Jaquay he was a Wonderful Man.
Since I was a little tot he would call me his girl with the biggest smile on his face. Love to you all and Huge Hugs to Ma!
Julie and Bill King
New Berlin, NY
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of the Jaquay family. May he rest in peace!
Dawn Stringham Yager
Boonville, NY
Condolences to My Aunt And Cousins. Even though age differnces and miles apart I remember growing up and realizing how many l really did not get to know . That does not change the fact that it is difficult to lose Someone you think who will always be here. Remember the good times your family had and learn feom tbe struggles. You now all have A Guardian Angel shinning upon you. God Bless.
Brian and Nancy Prentice
New Berlin NY
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Rosemary Bryant
North Norwich NY
Our thoughts and prayers are with Irene and their children.
May all the treasured memories you have shared threw the years bring you comfort. With sincere sympathy.
Barbara and Clyde Lilley
Sorry for your loss.Remember the great memories you have.
Pat and Marsha Massett
Erieville, NY
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Jaquay family.
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