Dwayne C. Marquis

MILLBURY – Dwayne C. Marquis, 64, of Mildred Avenue, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his sister, Geraldine Linnell of Millbury; seven brothers, Daniel Johnson and his wife Jeannie of Nevada, Bruce Johnson and his wife Madeline of Pittsfield, David Johnson and his wife Lily of Millbury, Eric Johnson of Millbury, Henry Marquis III and his wife Ruth of Oxford, Alan Marquis of Millbury, and Gary Marquis of Millbury; and many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Framingham, son of the late Henry C. and Betty L. (Morse) Marquis, Jr., and was a lifelong resident of Millbury. He attended Millbury High School.

Mr. Marquis was a truck driver for many years and truly enjoyed being on the road. He loved fishing, participated in many tournaments, and fished with his family members. He loved traveling to Maine, spending time with his family, and loved his dogs – especially Cooper. In high school, he was a great athlete who played football, baseball, and basketball. He was the “Uncle Buck” of his family and thought of his nephews and nieces as his own children.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St. Worcester, MA 01606.