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Donald Dufresne Obituary

Donald Louis Dufresne, Jr., age 61 years, at Pineville, Louisiana on Monday, December 18, 2006. Beloved husband of Darlene Dufresne. Father of Shana Marcello. Brother of Carol Rinaldi and the late Charlie Dufresne. Grandfather of Amanda Marcello. Son of the late Donald and Irene Dufresne. Devoted friends: Eric Chuter, Father Ken Roy and Ronnie LeBlanc. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Graveside Services at Greenwood Cemetery, 120 City Park Avenue on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Tharp-SontheimerTharp, Metairie, LA in charge of arrangements. Information: (504) 835-2341.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Dec. 21, 2006.

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Virgil , Jenelle & Breyanna Barnes

December 21, 2006

Darlene, Shana, Amanda, & Eric,

We were so sorry to hear about Don's death. We did not find out until Wednesday . We tried to call but could never reach you. If we can help in any way please let us know. We Love you all greatly and have come to know you as family since we have been at Maranatha. May God's Peace be with you.

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

December 21, 2006

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