No subscription needed for Obituaries and Public Notices      

OBITUARIES: Richard William Dupre, 68

Richard William Dupre, 68, of Surfside Beach and St. Kitts, West Indies, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was the son of the late George and Jacqueline (Peloquin). 

He leaves behind his loving wife Cheryl (Ando), two children, who adored him, son Todd of Kittery, ME; daughter Jennifer of St Kitts, West Indies; also he was the proud and doting grandfather of Julia and Charlotte Robinson, also of St Kitts and SC. 

His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He also leaves a brother Raymond and wife Barbara, two sisters Jacki Dupre and Claire Robillard of South Hadley; two sisters-in-law, Suzanne and husband Robert of Ware, and Laurie Ando of Lunenberg; "Little Papi," his dog and constant companion; and special friends the Beturnes, Siragos, Bennetts, and all his new friends in South Carolina.

Richard served proudly in the US Navy enlisting during the Vietnam War.

Born in Holyoke, growing up in South Hadley, he also resided in East Longmeadow and Groton. He was the owner of New England Ventilation Co. in Tewksbury, working in the sheet metal field for 45 years. He was respected and admired by all who knew him and served as past president of the Sheet Metal Owners Association of New England.

Always having a passion for antique cars, he enjoyed being a member and Director of the Myrtle Beach Car Club and driving his '49 Plymouth, named "Sweet Lorrayne", while participating in Club events.

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, Murrells Inlet, SC  29576 with a reception to follow at the Goldfinch Reception Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231.

Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com

Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Groton Herald

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 610, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
 

Office
145 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 014510
[Prescott Community Center]
 

Telephone: 978-448-6061
 

Comment Here