NORTH ATTLEBORO – Gerard “Gerry” Dufault, 69, of High Street died early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2006 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Judith (Ferioli) Dufault.

Born February 11, 1936 in North Attleboro, he was a son of the late Hector who died last November and Aline (Dargis) Dufault who died last July.

He previously worked for 34 years at the Foxboro Company and last June retired from the Waters Corporation in Milford where he worked as a machinist for 17 years.

A lifelong resident of North Attleboro, Mr. Dufault graduated from Sacred Heart Elementary School and was a 1954 graduate of North Attleboro High School. He served the United States Air Force for four years during the Korean War.

Gerry was giving with his time, volunteering for many years at Madonna Manor Nursing Home and worked as a mentor of disabled individuals from the Wrentham State School. He was a lifelong communicant of Sacred Heart Church and was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature. He also enjoyed raising homing pigeons in his backyard. Most of all he was devoted to his family and grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Stephen and his wife, Kelian of Taunton and Jeffrey and his wife Jennifer of North Attleboro; a daughter, Pamela and her husband Tom Pavlik of Medway; a brother, Charles P. Dufault of North Attleboro; a sister, Simone Larochelle of Cumberland, RI; grandchildren, Kaleigh and Tyler Pavlik, Kevin, Korey, Gabirella and Madison Dufault.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

He was brother of the late Anne Hyland.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 28 at 10 O’clock a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Church Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Attleboro Falls. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements entrusted to the Sperry & McHoul Funeral Home, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Attleboro Animal Shelter, 43 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.

To sign an online guest-registry for Mr. Dufault, please visit www.sperry-mchoul.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald News on Jan. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerard Dufault

27 Entries

Thomas LeBlanc

February 10, 2006

Jeff sorry to hear of your loss.We wish you and your family the best. sincerely Tom,Diane

Robin Cote

February 6, 2006

Judy, my thoughts and prayers are with you, I am so sorry for your loss.

Love Robin

Dawn DeJoinville

February 6, 2006

Judy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love, Dawn

Earle & Denise Flynn

February 1, 2006

Dear Judy & Family,

We are very sorry for your lost. You have our deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Kristen Garlett

January 28, 2006

To Judy,

I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Alan Langer

January 28, 2006

Dear Judy,

My heart is with you in your time of grief. I know where you are mentally and can tell you, although it might not seem possible, it will pass and you'll be left with wonderful memories.

Judith Friend

January 27, 2006

Judy- with deepest sympathy

Judy and Betsy Friend

Becky Annis

January 27, 2006

Dear Judy & Family,

I am sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and everything else that Gerry was to all of you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. With Sympathy, Becky

Peter Girouard

January 27, 2006

Dear Judy and family,

We're so sorry for your loss. Gerry was a good friend and hard worker who is missed here by all of us at Waters.

God bless you all and take care.

Peter

Sue Stravinski

January 27, 2006

Judy,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers; I pray that God helps you to find peace in your soul.

Jim & Sheila (Hyland) Clark

January 26, 2006

Judy, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

JOHN HEALY

January 26, 2006

JEFF,I AM VERY SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, PLEASE CALL ON ME.

Jeff Moriarty

January 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. I worked with Gerry back in high school at the Brook Manor and I was in Simone's class in high school. Gerry was a good man and had a great sense of humor. May he rest in peace.

Sue Johnson

January 26, 2006

Judy and family,

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We send our deepest sympathy to you. God bless.

Jim and Sue Johnson

Cathy Meau

January 26, 2006

Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I notice Gerry is wearing a Yankees hat. Tim wore one too!

Donna Ashworth

January 26, 2006

Dear Judy, I am so sorry for the loss of Gerry. You guys were a great team for many years. You will have wonderful memories. He loved his family. You are in my prayers. God Bless You at this time of need. Love, Donna Ashworth

Frank DiLorenzo

January 26, 2006

Gerry was an uplifting influence for myself and his other co-workers here at Waters. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

ROBERT BUTLER

January 26, 2006

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JEFF

Chuck and Joanne Dufault

January 25, 2006

To my Aunt Judy, Jeff, Steve and Pam: Uncle Gerry was a man who always greeted you with a handshake, spoke with conviction and knew the value of family. You are in our prayers.

Festus Joyce

January 25, 2006

My deepest regrets on your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.

Lee Gifford

January 25, 2006

To Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dufault and family: Please accept my deepest sympathies in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail Albertini

January 25, 2006

Dear Judy, We are so saddened to learn that your Gerry has passed away . Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Ed and Gail Albertini

James Wool

January 25, 2006

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Joe Bergantino

January 25, 2006

To Jeff and the Dufault Family, I just want to send my deepest sympathy for the lost to your family.

Ed Marenburg

January 25, 2006

Jeff and family please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss my thoughts are with the family.God Bless

Ralph & Donna Gilmore

January 25, 2006

Our sincere sympathy.

Terri Javery

January 25, 2006

Judy,

I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met Gerry, I know he was a truly wonderful person because he loved you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

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