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Darrel Dupra Obituary
A private service will be held for his family. Friends wishing to, may remember Darrel through donations to The Mountainview Association, Owl's Head, NY 12969. Ref: Fowler Funeral Home Inc.
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Nicholas Heim
August 7, 2012
Mr. Dupra was the best teacher I ever had, and changed my life. Thank you.
November 9, 2010
November, 9, 2010
I was at a loss for words when I found out that Mr. Dupra had passed. I had a hard time in elemantary school until I met Mr. Dupra, he understood me, he helped me open up. I was very quiet in school and didnt talk very much, but I do believe that Mr. Dupra helped me to come out of my shell. i made some really good friends in REACH. He will truly missed and remembered as the wonderful person that he was.
Patricia Park (Hilton NY)
Jack Rothmyer
October 25, 2010
Mr. D. was one of my favorite teachers 28 yrs. ago in Pavilion, NY. He had a tremendous influence on my education and life. He will be missed greatly. My condolences to his family and a big thank you for sharing him with the rest of us.
Nicole Wrue
September 9, 2010
Mr. Dupra was one of the best teachers that I have ever had. I always write about him when it comes to one of the most inspiring people that have touched my life. He will be greatly missed and it is such a terrible thing to have someone who was a great person pass away. Quest wouldn't be the same without him and I am greatly honored to have known such a great person such as Mr. Dupra. I will keep his family in my prayers and I am deeply sorry for their loss.
Joshua Simmonds
July 30, 2010
Mr. Dupra was one of the most influential individuals in my young life. I was honored as a kid to be part of REACH with some of my best friends in school, and some of the most memorable things from Elementary School had him right by our side. I truly enjoyed his guidance, company, and conversations, and it's always in retrospect that you realize you wish you would have gone back to visit more often. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Christ Community Church
July 26, 2010
We at Christ Community Church of Brockport are sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that your families are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time.
anita ricci
July 25, 2010
Darrel, you were with me every step of my life. You were my favorite teacher's husband, a faithful and loyal regular while I waitressed through college, the man that asked the questions at my first professional interview, and my teaching partner when I got the best job I've ever had. I don't know where so may people would be right now if it weren't for your presence in their lives. I know that I am a better, more creative, and daring person because you helped guide me as a mentor and friend.
Love you, Anita Ricci ( even though you always called me Skillings)
Jason Barton
July 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dupra family and friends. Mr. D was my sixth grade teacher in the inaugural year of QUEST. He always found a way to motivate and inspire the students in his classroom. His memory will live on forever in the minds of all the students who had the privilege to work with him. You will be greatly missed Mr. D.
Elaine Loggi
July 21, 2010
Mr. D was an inspired and inspiring teacher. He had a special knack for meeting kids where they were, and then challenging and helping them to become so much more. He made learning fun and cool - we were always excited to spend our lunches working on REACH projects. He knew how to relate to his students better than any other teacher I have ever worked with, and always made us feel valued and respected as individual people and individual thinkers, regardless of how young we were. I hope that my students will remember me half as fondly as I remember Mr. D. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jack Fleury
July 21, 2010
To Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear that Darrel passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I was always proud to call Darrel my friend.
July 21, 2010
July 21, 2010
Andrew Barton
July 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. D's family and friends. Mr. D worked with me as a student in the REACH program in the first year of quest. Some of my fondest memories from school came from the time when Mr. D worked with me. I can't remember much of what I did during my 6th grade year, except for working with Mr. D during lunch time and all of the learning and projects that we did. I also remember that he was one reason I looked forward to coming to school everyday. Teachers like Mr. D are the reason that people get into education and kids enjoy coming to school.
Louis Loggi
July 20, 2010
I was shocked to read about Darrell when I returned from vacation. He was a true Renaissance man in many respects & his dedication to improving education for all his students was truly legendary. He was the REACH teacher for both of my children. I was proud to work with him and his colleagues as he strove to make QUEST a reality. His memory will continue to be an inspiration to many & I miss him already.
Elaine Begy
July 20, 2010
My sons had Darrel as their REACH teacher. He was such an inspiration to them and to me, as well. When QUEST became a reality, both Jason & Steven were very excited to be part of the inaugural class. Darrel enriched all of the lives he touched. My family's thoughts and prayers are with his family.
David Budgar
July 20, 2010
Darrel will always remain an inspiration to me as a teacher and a guiding light to me as a person. Both our school and our world owe an enormous appreciation to Darrel for the way he lived so fully, always staying true to his convictions. He was a beacon of devotion. I miss you, Darrel.
Ginny Maier
July 19, 2010
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing and working with Darrel at the Village Elementary School. We were both hired the same year and found out that we both graduated from high school the same year, too. We'd joke back and forth about being from the Class of '67. Darrel was an outstanding teacher because he listened: to his students and to his colleagues. He was compassionate and passionate about his responsibilities as a teacher. He epitomized the mission statement of the district - being a lifelong learner. I could not believe it when I heard about his passing. He was always a "grab Life by the horns" kind of guy. There is a hole in my heart with his passing. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You are not alone in your grief.
Marilyn Rich
July 19, 2010
Our prayers go out to Darrel's family. To hear the loss of such a wonderful inspirational man, was truly heartbreaking. It was an honor for my two girls to have had Mr. "D" for their Quest teacher for 5 wonderful years. He was their mentor, their friend. The positive impact he had on all our lives will stay with us forever. He will be dearly missed and our hearts go out to his children whom he adored as much as life itself.
He who teaches with such love.....is loved by those who he teaches... Mr. D - you will be greatly missed (Jenna & Kayla)
Marilyn Rich
July 19, 2010
July 19, 2010
In my last 7 years working at Quest, I was not surprised to see Darrell's exceptional devotion to the kids because for 10 years before that he brought his class to Hilton-East for the intergenerational program we created together. He was faithful to the program, put so much energy into it and brought so much joy to the residents - he truly cared about them - even visiting them when they were hospitalized or transferred to a nursing home. He just never, ever let people down. Bonnie Beiswenger (Brockport, NY_
July 18, 2010
How do you say goodbye to the best teacher and mentor my children ever had? How do you say goodbye to a man that from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every day for six consecutive years, influenced the lives of my kids? It's difficult to put into words what this man and teacher meant to the Johnson family. He was definitely one of a kind , and we are thankful he considered us a part of his extended family. He was certainly a part of ours.
Dick, Doreen, Emily, and Maggie Johnson
Darrel Dupra
July 18, 2010
Mary,
My thoughts are with you and the children at this time. I'll always remember the good times we had and that smile Darerl had(devilish). His eyes even smiled. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Jane
Sydney Baker
July 17, 2010
Mr.D
People say that everyone has a teacher who touches there lives. Someone who doesnt only teach them math and science,but how to live life the way you want to live it. You were mine. You inspired me to be myself and to enjoy every minute of life that I am given. My heart goes out to his family. I love you Mr.Dupra...Rest In Peace.
D.A.D. Amazing teacher of my sons and friend.
Judy Kinz
July 17, 2010
Kathy Anger
July 16, 2010
Dear Mary and family, I have no words to express how sad Ernie and I were to hear of Darrel's death. Our whole family will uphold you in pray at this difficult time. Darrel was a wonderful man, husband and dad and will truly be missed.
Love to you all the Anger family
Cristie Vileria
July 16, 2010
I was so fond of Mr. D and he was an inspiration to everyone whose life he touched, especially mine. He provided me with the single most valuable piece of advice several years ago, "Don't let anyone tell you as your kids get older that they don't need you. They'll need you even more. Hold on tight..." Thank you Mr. D for your wisdom. I pray for the peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding to surround your family today and in the coming days. May God bless you richly and hold you in the palm of His great and merciful hand.
July 16, 2010
I was very saddened to learn today that Mr. Dupra had passed away. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with him as his student teacher from January to March of 2006. The two of us and his 4th-6th graders had a great time working on a lighthouse unit that I created as well as a weather unit. Mr. Dupra told me to pick units that I was interested in, and both turned out to be a success. He will be greatly missed!
Jennifer Hill (Henrietta, NY)
July 16, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Dupra family. We know that right now Darrel and Andrew are going over plans for the most amazing chariot ever built. Rest sweetly dear one.
The Bezduch Family
Hilton, NY
Leslie Rheinwald
July 16, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
the first memory of Darrel was when we all worked on the community playground in Clarkson...Over the years I watched your children grow into wonderful young adults..thanks to you and Darrel. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you...the days ahead will be hard but just hold onto all the wonderful Moments and Memories you shared as a family
Sara Unterborn
July 16, 2010
I never had the pleasure of working with Darrel, but witnessed first hand what an extraordinary person and teacher he was. He took my brother Aaron under his wing in elementary school and changed him from a bored, pain in the butt kid, to a creative and motivated student. Darrel was truly an inspiration. To this day my brother who is 34, still talks about his favortite teacher, Mr. Dupra. Your family is in the thoughts and prayer of my family.
Galayda Family
July 16, 2010
My children had Mr. D. as their teacher for 4th-6th grades several years ago. We still talk about all the fun we had with him and the valuable lessons he taught. We were blessed to have him in our lives. He was the best! Sending our sympathy and prayers for comfort to his family.
Mary Ann Lana
July 16, 2010
Our family is deeply saddened to hear the news of Mr. Dupra's passing. "Mr. D." had my son Jack in fifth grade, which turned out to be Mr. D's last year at Quest. We will forever remember the impression that he made, and be grateful for the brief time we had with him. I recall the thank you card I wrote him, containing these words: "Mr. D. you not only inspired his my son to be a better student, but you also inspired me to be a better teacher and a better parent." There will never be another teacher like him.
We feel blessed to have known him and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jessica (Kenyon) Thompson
July 16, 2010
Darrel was my friend, my mentor and the most amazing educator I have ever worked with. I loved every minute of our Friday morning breakfasts together discussing families, life, love and teaching. "Mr. D." leaves behind a legacy of students, families and collegues who are forever changed by his love and dedication. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you know how very much your husband/father influenced my life and the lives of many others. My sincerest condolences...
Mahns Family
July 16, 2010
Darrel Dupra taught my daughter in the Enrichment Program in Hilton and he gave her the courage to strive to become all she can. She is at this moment in Middlebury,VT working on her doctorate in MFL and will be heartbroken to realize that Mr. Dupra is gone. He was a gentle teacher with the wisdom to know when to let the kids explore ideas on their own and when to step in for guidance. She patterns her own teaching on his style. Our prayers are with his family at this time.
Herring Family
July 16, 2010
Our family was truly blessed to have Darrel Dupra in our lives. God Bless the Dupra family.
Jennifer Roberts
July 16, 2010
I worked with Darrel at Quest many years ago. He was an inspiration to everyone he knew and will be terribly missed. Darrel touched so many lives, both children and adults alike. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred, Annie, Emily & Nathan Parker
July 16, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy and our hearts are truly saddened. Although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. With much love,
Joan Monti
July 16, 2010
Darlene..My heart goes out to you and your family at the loss of your brother.
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