James R. Duclos

James R. Duclos, 82, of Bethel, Maine, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island.

He was the husband of Patricia (Boutin) Duclos.

He was employed by Globe Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring as a Mechanical Maintenance Manager.

Jim was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. An active person, Jim was an avid runner, participating in numerous marathons and also triathlons. He also loved kayaking, playing handball, basketball, Pétanque and pickleball. He was a member of the Boys and Girls Club in Fall River. Jim loved to travel with his wife and had lived in Homosassa, Florida for several years.

Besides his wife of 61 years, he leaves two sons, Gregory James Duclos, his wife Rebecca and their children Dylan and Codi; and Michael James Duclos, his wife Rachel and their children Alex and Chelsea.

He was the brother of Raymond Duclos, Janet Hurd, Paul Duclos (wife Rosemary) and late late Edmond F. Duclos.

Jim also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Edmund F. Duclos and Jeanne Mary (Blanchette) Duclos. 

A visitation will be held Monday, November 16, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River. His funeral will be held Tuesday, November 17 at 9:00 AM from the funeral home with a Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd. Fall River at 10:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Boys and Girls Club, 803 Bedford St. Fall River, MA 02723.