Brett Steven Duckett Obituary (1977 - 2016)

Brett Steven Duckett, age 39, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at ManorCare following complications he suffered as the result of an automobile accident in July. He was born in Erie on May 24, 1977, a son of Laurie E. Winnen Duckett Lawrence and the late Steven C. Duckett. Brett was a 1995 graduate of Iroquois High School. Prior to his accident he was employed by Printing Concepts. Brett was an accomplished artist and musician. He was a free-spirit and will be remembered for the love and laughter he brought to those who knew him. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Winnnen; paternal grandparents, Don and Mary Duckett; a step-grandfather, Russell Lawrence and a niece, Lilly. Brett is survived by his mother, Laurie E. Lawrence (Bruce); his daughter, Macy Duckett; two sisters, Melinda Wingenbach (Stephen) and Kristen Lawrence; three brothers: Shaun Lawrence (Kate), Adam Duckett and Ron Johnson; his step-mother, Julie Duckett; his girlfriend and best friend, Andrea Montemurro; his maternal grandfather, James Winnen, Sr.; his step-grandmother, Irene Lawrence; eight nieces and nephews: Amanda, Michael, Joshua, Vinnie, Sophia, Rosie, Mabel and Vera and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends may call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek), on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and are invited to attend the funeral service there on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to PACA (Performing Arts Collective Alliance), 1505 State St., Erie, PA 16501.