Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Feb 11, 1940 – Jan 15, 2024
Thomas G. Dupuie
Pigeon, MI; Formerly of Frankenmuth, MI
Thomas George Dupuie, 83, of Pigeon (formerly of Frankenmuth), passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 with his family at his side at Courtney Manor in Bad Axe. He was born on February 11, 1940 in River Rouge to the late George and Marie (Bodrie) Dupuie.
Tom retired from GM in Saginaw where he worked as a skilled trade pipefitter with 54 years of credited service. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Frankenmuth.
Tom is survived by his wife Juanita (Hansen) of 64 years, his four sons Mark (Shelly) Higgins Lake, Brian (Robin) Grand Rapids , Kirk (Angela) Frankenmuth and Brad (Bridget) Bay City; nine grandchildren: Dustin, Thomas, Katie, Molly, Jamie. Morgan, Ethan, Flynn, and Emma; seven great grandchildren Gage, Harper, Nora, Jack, Sullivan and Brooks and Barrett; sisters: Janis King, Linda (Ed) Jakabowski, Laura (David) Bodrie, and Cindy (Ken) Reynolds; brothers: John (Lois) Dupuie, and Don (Linda) Dupuie and many nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Larry Dupuie, Ken Dupuie and sister Joyce Laforest-Yates.
Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an everyday handyman that was always helping family, friends and neighbors. He loved doing projects like mounting deer horns, making deer horn lamps, and fishing pole lamps. With his skills and keen eye for creativity, he could accomplish any project set in front of him.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E. Tuscola Rd., Frankenmuth, Michigan. Tom’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a Vigil Service on Monday at 7:15 p.m. at the funeral home with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to M.D.A for D.M.D Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or Think Adoption Not Abortion.
Read MoreNita & family. I´m just reading this. I´m so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of the Dupuie family. We lived as neighbors/friends for many years. Mark was a special friend to my son, Kevin. We feel your loss because we also went through this. Prayers for all. .
Sharon Mumby & family.
February 28, 2024 | Friend
Kirk, Nita, and the Dupuie family, I am so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Tom was a kind, considerate, and caring man. I was lucky to have the Dupuie family as neighbors and Kirk as may close friend. Tom and Nita always made me feel like I was part of the family when I was over. Many good memories of playing , hanging out, and swimming at "Dupes pond". The Dupuie family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Kalkman
February 04, 2024 | Midland, MI | Friend
I lost one of the best friends I ever had. I have 3 ornamental iron works he helped me build for the yard. They have more meaning now than ever. My love to his family. Your neighbor, Joe Serafin
Joe Serafin
January 25, 2024 | 10985 Bradley Rd. Frankenm, MI | Neighbor
Nita, Kirk and family,
I’m thinking of you during your time of sorrow and am praying that comfort and peace will will fill your hearts. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Nickless
January 25, 2024 | Frankenmuth, MI
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We were neighbors years ago when my parents live in Sheridan Park, until they moved in the mid 60's. My brother also delivered the Saginaw News .
Mona (Gulliver) Yancer
January 22, 2024 | Saginaw, MI
Tom was a great guy and lots of fun. I worked with him for many years. My sympathies go out to his family.
Dick Guttowsky
January 21, 2024 | Freeland, MI | Coworker
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bruce Skornia
January 21, 2024 | Work
Single Tree
Shannon Lowell
January 19, 2024
Our family fondly remembers Tom and Nita as our neighbors from Sheridan Park in Saginaw who greatly influenced our decision to relocate to Frankenmuth 52 years ago. Prayers for Nita and family following Tom's passing.
June Samson
January 19, 2024 | Frankenmuth, MI | Friend
