Duclos v. Edwards

This is an appeal from a decree of the Probate Court for Worcester County removing the respondent as guardian of the children of the petitioner. The judge made a report of the material facts.

The pertinent findings of the judge are herewith summarized. The petitioner, John P. Duclos, is the father of three minor children: Jacqueline P., born on September 29, 1947; Diane M., born on August 6, 1948; and Mary Ann, born on March 13,1951. The mother of these children died on April 9,1956. The parents had domestic difficulties and separated early in 1951. Soon after the parents separated and five…