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DUFORT, Frederick Max
Frederick Max
Dufort, 94, of Farmington, formerly of Bloomfield, beloved husband of thelate, Josephine (Weaver) Dufort passed away, Wednesday, (October 26, 2011). Born February 4, 1917 in Holyoke, MA son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Bak) Ochedowski, he lived most of his life in Bloomfield before moving to Farmington. Frederick served with the United States Navy during World War II stationed in the North Atlantic on a P.B.Y. He was employed with the United States Postal Service working as a supervisor in the Hartford Post Office before retiring. He had a passion for music and entertaining, he was a member of the Bloomfield Music Makers, the Windsor Jesters, and the Mark Twain Masquers. Frederick donated his time and talent to many; he sang at weddings, funerals and other special occasions. He was a member of the former Christ the King Church, Bloomfield now Sacred Heart Church. He is survived by two sons, Matthew Dufort and his wife, Sandra of Southampton, MA, Wayne Dufort and his wife, Valorie of CA; a daughter, MaryAnn Gyopyos and her husband, Theodore of CA; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Henrietta Ochedowski of PA. He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Bittern, two sisters, Stephanie Kosier and Jean Munkitrick.
Family and friends may gather Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 26 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. His family will receive friends Tuesday, November 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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mary brocuglio
November 13, 2011
Our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of Fred. I remember him in the choir at Christ the King Church and his golden voice, and the fun we all had at choir time. May Fred now sing with his golden voice in heaven for our Lord.
Mary Brocuglio and Family formerly of Bloomfield (Dalton, NH)
Carlene Deschene Hamerlin
November 3, 2011
Matt - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May memories help to ease you through this difficult time.
Marsha Bond~ Hayes
October 31, 2011
Dear Dufort Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. May you be consoled by the many cherished thoughts and memories.
Marsha Bond~ Hayes
October 31, 2011
I cannot express my sadness of this news. The times that I went to visit Fred and showed him photos - in particular of my dad, his face just lit up. He meant so much to my dad, my grandmother and my entire family. I loved him very much. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Love, Tara
Ken and Samantha Slade
October 30, 2011
Matt, Sandy and the girls,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Fortin
October 30, 2011
Dear family members,
I worked many years with Fred as a carrier, and my wife and I enjoyed his piano playing and hospitality while guests in their Bloomfield home. A man of talent, humor, and charity.
May he rest in peace.
John Fortin
October 30, 2011
Uncle Fred I will miss you. April Kosior Rosenthal. My thoughts are with you all.
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
October 30, 2011
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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