Joseph A. Dufour

Joseph “Joey” Andre Dufour, 42, of Hubbardston, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.

Born in Methuen on July 1, 1981, he was the son of Andre Dufour and Patricia (Labelle) Cramm. He graduated from Leominster High School with the Class of 1998 and attended culinary classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Joey was a restaurant manager employed by several area restaurants over the years.

Joey was very giving and found great joy in helping those less fortunate.  Joey’s passion was food, loving to cook creative meals for family and friends. He loved hip hop music and enjoyed writing original lyrics with his friends.  He often called his mother to share his latest creation.  He was an adventurous, outgoing person who enjoyed traveling and visiting many places throughout the country and world, including California, Florida, Arizona, and Ireland.  Joey’s real love was his family, treasuring their special moments together.

Joey is survived by his mother, Patricia Cramm and her husband David of Hubbardston; his father, Andre Dufour and his wife Sandra of Windham, NH; two sisters, Karen Dufour of Gardner and Judy Dufour of Auburn; a nephew, Alex Baez of Auburn; several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

Calling Hours will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.at Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023, with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Annunciation Parish at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Family and friends are asked to report directly to the church on the day of the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alyssa’s Place, 297 Central Street, Gardner, MA 01440. Please reference in memory of Joseph Andre Dufour.