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As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:
Charles C. Duxbury, 65, a resident of Atlantic Mine, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Chuck was born on October 6, 1957, in Hancock, the son of the late Clayton and Virginia (Isaacson) Duxbury. He was raised locally and graduated from Houghton High School with the class of 1975. Following school, Chuck began working for the Copper Country Medical Center before his career as a housekeeper for Portage Health, where he retired in May of 2022.
Chuck enjoyed traveling, especially downstate and to Arizona to visit friends. He was an excellent gardener and was as meticulous at housekeeping at home as he was at work. He was a friend to everyone and will be missed by all.
Besides his parents, Chuck was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, and a brother-in-law, Brian Gasperich.
He is survived by his siblings, Susan Duxbury, Charlene (Tony) Roy, Marguerite Gasperich, and Gretchen (Eugene) Provost.
His nephews, Chris (Shelley) Roy and Philip Roy
Numerous cousins, friends, his cat Snowball, and a special friend Anne Weidenborner.
A Time to Remember Chuck will take place from 3 to 5 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in South Range.
To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.
