Luke J. Jacques

BARRE CITY- On December 26, 2020, Luke J. Jacques passed away peacefully at his home on Long Street in Barre City.  On the family farm in Saint Samuel, Quebec, Luke was born December 2, 1945, third of Joseph's and Therese's six children. With his mother and sisters, Luke migrated to the United States on September 17, 1948, to join Joseph who already worked in the thriving Barre granite industry. His family settled on the Southside of Barre City. Luke attended Saint Monica's School and graduated in 1964 from Spaulding High School. Discharged on November 10, 1970 as an E-4, he served six years with Army National Guard, First Battalion 86th Artillery, and the U.S. Army Reserve. Soon he married Rebecca and then welcomed his son Bryant Patrick. On September 17, 1973, he was naturalized as a U.S. citizen. In high school, Luke managed the front service at the A&W, and then worked at Rock of Ages Memorials. From 1966 to 1985, he worked at Sprague Electric Company. He went from machinist to serve as department...