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Harry G. Duce, Jr.

Harry G. Duce, Jr. of New Hope, PA died peacefully at his farm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, with his family at his side.

He was born in Nantucket, MA.  Harry was the beloved husband of the late Sara (Sally) Haines Duce.

He is survived by his brother, George, daughter Mary Ann Welch and three sons Vito, Mario and Thomas DelPopolo. He has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Harry was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a member of the chaplain corp.

He was a man who loved horses.  He started his career in training and teaching of horses and riders in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. He started his working career at Pheasant Run Farm caring and training horses as well as teaching for the McLean family.

In 1973 Harry and Sally sold their home on County Line Road to purchase land at 6327 Greenhill Road, which they named Blue Jacket Farm.  Blue Jacket Farm has become a premier training and boarding facility for upcoming horses and riders under Harry’s guidance and Sally’s determination and lots of love.

His extended family was his students. Harry loved his work and a vacation to him was going to the barn at night to check on the horses.

He will be missed by all who came to know and love him.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 5:00pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 84 E. Oakland Ave. Doylestown, PA. 18901

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bucks County SPCA, P.O. Box 277, Lahaska, PA 18931 in memory of Harry G. Duce.  

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  • Evening Visitation

    Friday, January 10th, 2020
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church
    84 East Oakland Avenue
    Doylestown, PA 18901

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