Title	Mr.
Last Name	Doncet
First Name	Derek
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Place of Birth	Hartland, Me
Date of Birth	1950-02-20
Place of Death	Garland, Me
Date of Death	2001-01-03
Publication	BDN 01-04-2021
Obituary	GARLAND AND DEXTER - Derek Doncet, 70, passed away January 3, 2021, at his home after a long illness. He was born February 20, 1950, in Hartland, a son of Clayton and Marie (Gardner) Doncet. He graduated from Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield and at 18 entered the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam era. After his service, Derek worked at Dexter Shoe and then became a meat cutter. He was known as "Critter" to all. He was Past President of the Dexter Jaycee's and will be remembered as a thoughtful, giving person. He would help anyone anytime they needed it. He is survived by his daughters, Shannon-Marie and husband, Warren "Bub" Hall, and Duska Doncet, all of Garland; a brother, James and wife, Brenda, of Plainville, CT; a sister, Denise and husband, Michael McEwen, of Dexter; grandchildren and great-grandchildren who referred to him as "Bamp", Cameron Doncet-Hall and wife, Jasmine of Bangor and their children, Aria, Grace and Ella, who were his "goober girls", Devin Hall and significant other, Kayla Webber, and their children, Tucker and Aleigha, and Tanner Hall and significant other, Jessica Spencer; aunt and uncle, Pricilla and Paul Proctor of Texas; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Derek was predeceased by his infant sister, Duska. Special thanks are extended to neighbors Kathi and John Cyr, Buddy Drew and Jason Williams, and family who were always there for him when needed. There will be no services at this time but a celebration of life will be held later in the year. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com Published on January 4, 2021