Gerard J. Dufour

DUFOUR, Gerard J. Gerard J. Dufour of New Britain passed away peacefully Saturday (August 9, 2008), he was 78 years old. He is the beloved husband of Hilda (Tardif) Dufour. Gerry was born in Frenchville, ME, son of the late Rene and Annie (Guerrette) Dufour He attended local schools in Frenchville and bravely served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He has lived in New Britain for more than 40 years, and retired from The Fafnir Bearing Company after many years of service. A dedicated and giving man; he was a member of Saint Joseph Church, A Minister of The Holy Eucharist; He was a server at daily Mass and at Funeral Masses. He delivered Holy Communion to the Hospital of Central Connecticut. The Andrew Health Care and Walnut Hill Health Care and to parishioners Homes. He served on the Saint Joseph Church Council for many years. He was a member of The French Rencontre, The Saint Jean and The French Model Clubs and was a Chaplin with The Franco American War Veterans Post 26 in New Britain. Besides his devoted wife Hilda he leaves one son Raymond J Dufour of Plainville, one daughter Barbara A. Levesque and her husband Gaetan of Southington. A stepson Gil Gauvin and his wife Shannon of Mesquite, TX. One Brother Joel Dufour and his wife Madeline of New Britain. A stepbrother Albert Boutont of New Britain Four grandchildren Raymond G. Dufour, Christina L. Dufour, Dean Levesque and Sonya Levesque and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by His first wife Olida (Theriault) Dufour and a brother Alphonse Dufour and a sister Rose Tibbils. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 12, at Saint Joseph Church 195 South Main Street New Britain at 10:30 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in Fairview Cemetery New Britain. Friends may call at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, New Britain, Monday, August 11 from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Society Memorials, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden CT 06450