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Donald J. Dandurand
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He was born in Quebec City, Canada and lived most of his life in Acushnet. He was a high school graduate and attended BCC. He retired as a letter carrier for the New Bedford Post Office and was very proud of the fact that he served over 40 years as a member of the Acushnet Fire Department and held the rank of Assistant Chief.
Donald was a member of the Mass. Call/Volunteer Firefighter Assoc. His enjoyment was watching his grandchildren playing hockey and his granddaughter singing at Church. In his leisure time he enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife; his son, Michael D. Dandurand and his wife, Helen of Fairhaven; three daughters, Sandra L. Clermont and her husband, Michael of Acushnet, Delia Abbott and her husband, Neil of OK and Cathy Moore and her husband, Robert of TX; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Alex and Nathan Dandurand, Kira and Cody Abbott and Sarah and Colin Moore; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday 5-7 PM at Rock Funeral Home. His Funeral will be from the Funeral Home on Friday at 10 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, New Bedford at 11 AM. Internment Sacred Heart Cemetery.
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Paul & Annette Lawrence
January 7, 2010
Diane & Family
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you, may you find comfort in your faith and your family.I will never forget my cousin Donald, and will treasure all the memories we had growing up together
Cheryl Reeves Chamberlin
January 7, 2010
Diane & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donald was a great man and family friend...
Keri Monroe
January 6, 2010
Mike, Helen, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you always. Love, your neighbors and friends The Monroe Family
Carrie Pereira
January 6, 2010
Diane & Family,
I would like to express my deep and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of Donald. He will be missed by so many, our prayers are with you.
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Cindy Viera
January 6, 2010
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Dandurand family at this sad time. Don was a great man and his smiling face will be missed at Church. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Cindy, Bob, Jordan & Tyler Viera
January 6, 2010
I worked with Donald at Sears back in the seventies. Enjoyed the experience and the cribbage games. My condolences to all of his family.
Bob Lanouette
January 6, 2010
Diane, Mike and Helen;
Our condolences and prayers are with you and yur family at Donalds passing.
Dave and Lynn White
Suzanne Foley
January 6, 2010
Michael & family
My deepest sympathy to you & yours at this time of loss. May fond memories bring peace to you at this time.
Kenny Souza
January 6, 2010
My deepest comdolences go out to the Dandurand family. I knew Don alot of years. He was a good person always had a smile on his face and a good word to say. He will be miss by many he was like an icon in the A.F.D. May god bless Don's family.
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