David A. Duguay

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David A. Duguay, 49, of Cranesville, who passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 13, 1976, in Erie, to the late Norman and Patricia (Druse) Duguay.

Dave graduated from Girard High School in 1995. Following high school, he worked in a variety of positions, including bartending at local bars and working at several restaurants. He was also employed at the Erie International Airport, where he worked in ticket sales for Piedmont Airlines as well as in the airport restaurants. Dave later worked as a correctional officer at the State Correctional Institution in Albion and most recently at PHB Machining in Fairview.

He was an active man, venturing out almost always with friends, to breath and hike in the outdoors and kayak on Lake Erie. When home he took great care of his garden each year. He was independent and felt proud of keeping his space the way he saw fit. In quiet evenings he enjoyed music, a talented musician. Dave had a gift for most brass instruments, playing throughout his life, learning many songs. He also enjoyed working out and staying in shape, even competing in the Beast on the Bay obstacle course for years on end. Above all, Dave cherished spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lisa Duguay, Laura Duguay, and Renea Duguay; his brother, David Duguay; and his furry companion, Cisco, whom Dave loved very deeply.

Dave will be deeply missed by his family, including his sisters, Christine Pustelak (Gary) and Cathlene Duguay (Matt); his twin brother, Douglas Duguay; his brothers, Steven Duguay and John Duguay (Ethelia); and his “niblings,” Chloe, Caden, Morgan, Bobby, Dana, Dylan, Sadie, Benny, Bobbi Jo, Tricia, and Joey;  his longtime neighbors and friends, the Crane Family.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the compassionate staff at AHN St. Vincent for the amazing care they provided him.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the David Duguay Memorial Fund C/O Edder Family Funeral Home. 
Per the family’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David A. Duguay, please visit our floral store.