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Kevin Dugas Obituary
He was born on July 15, 1943, eldest son of Helen Devine Dugas and Victor Dugas in Foxboro, MA. He attended Marion High School, Providence College and Tufts Dental School in Boston. Upon graduation he served in the Army as a dentist for three years in Nurnberg, Germany,
Upon his return to the US he settled in Durham, NH in 1972 and opened his general dentistry practice where he enjoyed seeing patients for over 40 years. He also attended UNH home hockey games where he provided dental services for injured UNH players.
Kevin loved sports. He played basketball with a Durham Men's league, softball with friends in Larry's Lounge, and hockey at the outdoor rink in Durham, which he played into his mid-seventies. He was a fan of the Red Sox from the time he was very young, listening to games on the radio with his grandfather. He also enjoyed skiing in NH and out West with good friends.
Growing up in a rural part of Foxboro, his family raised chickens and beef cows. In Lee, Kevin raised turkeys for sale at Thanksgiving and Herefords for the freezer. He enjoyed planting and harvesting a large garden each summer.
Kevin contributed his time and many talents to his community. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth for ORYA for many years, which he loved. He was a volunteer at St Thomas More Church, cooking for Italian night or repairing the church bell on the roof. He helped out at the Food Pantry as well. After retiring, Kevin volunteered dental services at Families First in Portsmouth, NH at the clinic and on the Mobil Unit in Rochester or Exeter. He travelled to Haiti annually for more than twenty years to provide dental services at the Haitian Health Foundation in Jeremie and neighboring villages, bringing care to the underserved.
Kevin is survived by his wife Linda of 55 years, his daughter Kim Hopwood and her husband Mike Hopwood and their son Mason of Vermont, three grandsons Ethan, Cole, and Jack Fox of Georgia, and his sister Jane Dugas of Dover, NH. He was predeceased by his daughter Kristen Dugas Fox of Georgia and his brother Neil Dugas of Cambridge, MA.
Kevin will be remembered for his kindness and his generosity, his sense of humor and enthusiasm for life. He will be missed by all.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St Thomas More Church in Durham, NH, on Friday, June 30th at 11am followed by a reception next door.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Dugas
BM
September 6, 2023
An incredible human being. And a more than competent dentist. His honesty and integrity will be remembered forever
Patty Zajechowski Sickles
June 27, 2023
My heart goes out to your family. Your husband and dad, to this day was one of the kindest caring person that I have ever known. I can remember to this day and tell this story often, Linda filled out her dental chart where it said married or single, Linda wrote happily!
I grew up at that Dental office working beside him , and cherish his humor and kindness and dedication to his patients, and most of all his family.
Memories are are dreams .
May he rest I. Peace.
Benlyne Louis
June 26, 2023
Thank you Kevin for opening your doors for me as a guest for a year and half. You were a great mentor and I´m forever grateful. My deepest condolences to Linda Dugas.
Bruce Bragdon
June 26, 2023
Had the privilege of working with Kevin for 40 yrs. Had a lifetime of lunches with Kevin, Dick Houghton and Walter Cheney at Young´s restaurant.
Heidi Chase
June 26, 2023
Kevin will always be missed for his friendly smiling and all the great things he did for not just our community but for Haiti. Heidi
Lisa Mattson Dronsfield
June 26, 2023
So many memories of Dr. Dugas! He was my dad's snowmobile buddy along with George estes! They worked on the trails and bridges. He would always stop in to visit even when my dad became ill. My most heart-felt condolences to Linda and Kim plus all the rest of their clan.
Nancy J Pierpont
June 25, 2023
Together with Linda, Kevin was such a great host for immigrant friends!
Sue Dunlavey
June 25, 2023
Healing, peaceful wishes to you Linda.
Sue Dunlavey
The Staff of Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home
June 25, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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