David Timothy LeDuc's Obituary
David Timothy (Timmy) LeDuc, 85, born on February 27, 1939 in Providence, R.I. passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Miami, Florida. He was raised in Coconut Grove and North Miami with his parents, two sisters and both grandfathers following a move to Florida at the age of two. He attended school at St. Theresa Catholic School and Miami Tech High. He married his teenage sweetheart, Bonnie Mae Anderson his wife of 54 years, on June 17, 1961 in Miami, Florida. They raised 3 daughters in in their first home in Miami. He worked at ABC lumber/Gang Nails/Louisiana Pacific over 48 years of buyouts and expansions as a Draftsman and Architectural Engineer. In 1992, he and Bonnie relocated to Wilmington, NC due to his company buy out by Louisiana Pacific and established a home there for 17 years enjoying the change of seasons, beautiful coast, many new friends and entertained family visiting, until retirement at the age of 70, when they moved back home to be near their children and family.
David loved his family and always put them first before most anything. He had a love of the ocean, enjoying fishing, boating, swimming, diving and just about anything that could be done on or around the water. He was a die hard Miami Dolphins fan having shared many years of attending games with his parents, wife and children, Miami Hurricanes Football and Baseball with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many years were spent at the softball field at St. Timothy’s (family parish) where he and Bonnie enjoyed coaching and assisting with activities their children participated in. Having spent most of his early married life on 54 street raising his girls, where neighbors became family and dear friends, many a day were spent playing cards, in bowling leagues, dinning out, BBQs and traveling in great company.
He will always be remembered by his smile, for his warmth and generosity, love of his family, mild manner and positive attitude, hard work, a surrogate dad and grandpa to many, and a beloved soul that touched the lives of so many. He was cherished by his wife and loved dearly by his children and their children and all of his family and friends. He was voted the best DAD ever, best Gramps ever and told often that no other better man walked the earth as far as they were concerned. He had never met a stranger and was friendly to all.
He is predeceased by his Wife, Bonnie Mae Anderson, parents George A. LeDuc and Thelma Sharpe LeDuc, In laws, Mervin and Florence Anderson, Sister Patricia Goodrich and Brother in-law Bill Goodrich, Brother in-law Charles Dickson, Grand Nephew Christoper M. Goodrich, aunts and cousins who he held dearly in his heart.
He is survived by Daughters, Lisa LeDuc Morris, Lori LeDuc Diaz and Son-in-law Pete Diaz, Janine Leduc West, Sister Marjorie A. Dickson, Brother In Law George Anderson and Sister in-law Helen Anderson, Grandchildren Aimee Diaz (Salvi Diaz), Jessica Morris (Rusty Tapanes), Sean Morris, Brandon West (Mikaela West), Stephanie Diaz, David West (Rose West), Nicole West and Matthew Diaz, Great grandchildren, Gio, Joseph, Kaitlyn, Landon, Blake, Logan and William, 10 Nieces and Nephews, 16 grand nieces and nephews. 5 great grand nieces and nephews, Godchildren and several cousins.
Visitation, Vigil and Rosary service will be held at Van Orsdel 11220 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, Fl on Monday, 2/17 6pm – 9pm.
Mass at Holy Rosary St Richards, 7500 SW 152 St, Palmetto Bay, Fl on Tuesday, 2/18th at 12:30pm followed by Graveside services at Our Lady of Mercy, 11411 NW 25th St, Doral, Fl at 2:30pm
The family suggests that any memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association, if desired.
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