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J. Dufault Obituary

J. Roger Dufault, 85, of Marlborough, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at his home. Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Oliver and Ellen ( Burke) Dufault.

A letter carrier for the US Postal Service in the City of Marlborough, Mr. Dufault retired after 35 yrs of service.

He was a veteran of WW II, US Army 36th Infantry Division, stationed in Europe and was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. In 1944, he had the privilege of shaking hands with Pope Pius XII.

He had been a member of the former St. Mary's Parish, but more recently the Immaculate Conception Parish, Marlborough. He had also been a member of the Bolton St. Association, and a Red Sox fan.

He is survived by his nephews, Paul Dufault and his wife Gail, of Worcester, John Dufault and his wife Bonnie, of Northborough, Arthur Dufault and his wife Anne, of Pensacola, FL, Roger Dufault and his wife Flordeliza, of Frederick, MD; his niece, Anna Christine Korosec, of Baltimore, MD; his sister-in-law, Rita Dufault, of Marlborough; several great nieces, great nephews and cousins as well as his close friends, James and Julie Agoritsas, of Wells Maine. He was also the brother of the late Rene, Arthur and Olive Dufault.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 10, at 9:00 a.m in the Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beach St., Marlborough. There are no funeral home calling hrs. Donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception Maintenance and Development Fund, 17 Washington Ct., Marlborough, MA, 01752. Arrangements are under the direction of the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc, 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough, MA.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Oct. 8, 2008.

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Paul T

October 12, 2008

Roger, You'll be missed, Many fond memories of checking to see if Roger had come by, NOT if the mail was here. Always looked forward to his smile and hello. A gentleman in the true meaning of the word. Gibbon St. missed you after your retirement

MaryE Peloquin

October 10, 2008

Roger,
You were a great guy & the best Mailman we ever had when our family was growing up in Marlboro. We always enjoyed your friendly smile. All the neigborhood kids knew you as "Roger the Mailman". Thanks for being the "BEST"!!
You're in our prayers.
The Fred Peloquin Family

Nicholas M

October 8, 2008

I wanna talk about how Roger was a special person in the community of 14 Mt. Pleasant Street Apartment. He lived next door to my girlfriend Lilian. Whenever I came to see my girl friend and meet Roger, he always greeted me and asked me how my girlfriend was. That was kind and very respectful of him.

My girlfriend works far from home and she has to travel very early in the morning for work. We make most of our shopping online. Whenever our deliveries are made, none of us is home. Most of deliveries return and most of the times we miss them. One day my girl friend asked Roger if he could sigh for our deliveries. Roger waited until the UPS driver came. He signed for our packages. On a different day, a UPS delivery came but missed us and Roger saw the truck about to leave so he called the delivery man to ask him if he had any deliveries for apartment 6. He signed the delivery papers including the others for the down stairs. When I arrived, he was just returning from down stairs to drop off the package. He told me that he asked the delivery man if he had any of our packages. I was moved with pity for his loving heart and how he took care of all of us. We became friends. I was moved by his selfless love and respect.

On Saturday, my girlfriend told me that she thought of taking him to Church with her on Sunday but did not know which Church he belonged to; little did she know that they went to the same Church and Sunday would be the day that God would call him home. Roger, Lily and I love you so much. May your soul rest in peace.

Lilian Kiswaga

October 8, 2008

Roger was my next door neighbour. I would always see him every morning returning from getting his coffee as I leave for work. We would talk briefly and he would wish me a good day.
He had a gentle soul and a loving heart. He always had time for people around him. God has taken his angel back, but his wings are still with us. I will miss him very much.

Judi Winning

October 8, 2008

I met Roger at St. Bernadette Parish as he followed me at Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday mornings at 2 a.m. He was a gentleman through and through and a wonderfully, sweet soul. I will miss him. May he rest in peace.

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