1917
Gerard
2005
Gerard J. Dupuis
June 7, 1917 — June 12, 2005
Gerard J. 'Jiggs' Dupuis, 88, of 64 Champagne Rd., Gardner, died Sunday, June 12th in his residence following a short illness.
Born in Gardner on June 7, 1917, he was the son of Ferdinand and Clarisse (Collette) Dupuis.
Mr. Dupuis was a mail carrier employed by the U.S. Postal Service of Gardner for 30 years, retiring in 1974.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a member of Ovila Case V.F.W. Post 905 of Gardner and the Acadien Social Club. He enjoyed golfing and was a loyal fan of the Red Sox.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and received the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Official Commendation Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with 2 service stars.
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Rose A. (Allain) Dupuis of Gardner; 3 sons, Gerard J. Dupuis and wife Carolyn Miller, Mark A. Dupuis and wife Janet (St.Jean) Dupuis, Ronald E. Dupuis all of Gardner; 1 daughter, Phyllis A. Dupuis of Baldwinville; 1 sister, Elvia Cormier of Gardner; 1 granddaughter, Nicole Dupuis, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Edward, Joseph A.G., and Alfred J. Dupuis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, June 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6 Strathmore Rd., Natick, MA 01760 or to Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.
Born in Gardner on June 7, 1917, he was the son of Ferdinand and Clarisse (Collette) Dupuis.
Mr. Dupuis was a mail carrier employed by the U.S. Postal Service of Gardner for 30 years, retiring in 1974.
He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a member of Ovila Case V.F.W. Post 905 of Gardner and the Acadien Social Club. He enjoyed golfing and was a loyal fan of the Red Sox.
He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and received the Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Service Official Commendation Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon with 2 service stars.
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Rose A. (Allain) Dupuis of Gardner; 3 sons, Gerard J. Dupuis and wife Carolyn Miller, Mark A. Dupuis and wife Janet (St.Jean) Dupuis, Ronald E. Dupuis all of Gardner; 1 daughter, Phyllis A. Dupuis of Baldwinville; 1 sister, Elvia Cormier of Gardner; 1 granddaughter, Nicole Dupuis, several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Edward, Joseph A.G., and Alfred J. Dupuis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner.
Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, June 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 6 Strathmore Rd., Natick, MA 01760 or to Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.
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Wednesday, June 15th, 2005 10:00am, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols St., Gardner
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Notre Dame Cemetery, West St., Gardner
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