John Monast Obituary (1958 - 2021) - Attleboro, Massachusetts

ATTLEBORO – John Norman Monast, 62, of Attleboro, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 5, 1958 in Attleboro, MA, he was a son of the late Norman and Elaine (Duclos) Monast. John was a lifelong resident of Attleboro and a graduate of Attleboro High School. He then attended West Palm Beach Jr. College in Florida. He worked as a teen and in his early 20’s at Pitch and Putt now known as Atlantic Golf. John later worked in the family business, the Edward R. Duclos Machine Company, which ran out of Pawtucket for nearly a century. He was an avid golfer and possessed a deep love for music, spending hundreds of hours collecting records and tapes. John enjoyed photography and for many years dedicated his Sunday’s to taking pictures for the South Attleboro White Hawks. His favorite place to spend time was on the beach whether down on the Cape or in Florida. He is survived by his four children, Jamie Monast, Jen Monast, Jeremy Monast and Shawn Monast all of Attleboro. John’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital Oncology Department for the care and support given to John. Following John’s wishes there will no formal funeral service held.