Robert Leonard Duarte

The family of  Robert Leonard Duarte of Harwich, MA is saddened to announce his passing on August 25, 2024.     He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born on June 29, 1940, to the late William S. Duarte, Sr., and Emma (Pierce) Duarte in Dighton, MA. He worked for the Teknor Apex Company for 38 years as a Production Manager and Director of the Color Division. He served with the United States Marine Corp from 1958-1961 as well as the Tennessee Army National Guard and remained a proud Marine his entire life. Robert served his community as a member of both the local Kiwanis and the Knights of Columbus. In his spare time, he loved spending time gardening, cooking, traveling, digging clams and could be found reading a good book on the beaches of Cape Cod.  
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Helen L.  (Horton) Duarte, his sons Eric W. Duarte and wife, Brenda-Lee of Maryville, TN; Peter R. Duarte and wife, Tina of North Dighton, MA; his grandchildren, John Boulay of Newport, VT; Emma Duarte of North Brookfield, NY, Sarah Duarte of North Dighton, MA and Dykota-Lynn Wilder of Maryville, TN, his brother Roger S. Duarte  and partner Gayla White of Berkley, MA, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Heather Duarte of Chatham, MA and brother William S. Duarte, Jr. and his wife Lorraine of Berthoud, CO.
A funeral mass will be held on October 26, 2024 at 10 am at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Harwich, MA followed by a private burial in Rehoboth, MA. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society or the Jimmy Fund.