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Richard DuPont Obituary
WORCESTER/KENNEBUNK, ME - Richard "Dick" R. DuPont, Sr., 95, of Kennebunk, formerly of Worcester, died Saturday evening, December 7, 2013 at Kennebunk Center for Health and Rehabilitation. He was born in Worcester on May 3, 1918, the son of Eli and Florence (Brennan) DuPont and graduated from Commerce High School, and attended Northeastern University.
On June 21, 1947, he married the former Goldie G. Ramsey. They shared 60 wonderful years together until her death in 2007.
Dick was a sales representative for Mogul Corporation, specializing in industrial water treatment, later known as Dexter Corporation and now known as Invitrogen Corporation, from where he retired in 1983.
Following his retirement, Dick and Goldie moved to Maine. In 60 years of marriage, they were rarely, if ever, apart from each other; they literally did everything together, from crafts, traveling, walking the beaches, exploring small shops, and having breakfast together at several venues. Dick enjoyed woodworking in his basement shop, making furniture and other items. Goldie would complete his projects by adding her artistic talents. When not woodworking, Dick, along with his sons, always had a "do-it-yourself" project going on around the home.
While living in Massachusetts, he was very active in Worcester Toastmasters #1193, where he was president and Toastmaster of the Year in 1965. He was also an active member of the National Association of Power Engineers, Chapter 32, in Worcester.
In addition to his loving wife Goldie, he was predeceased by a son, Randall S. DuPont, and his brother, Paul DuPont.
Richard is survived by two sons, Richard R. DuPont, Jr. and wife Gail of Kennebunk, Wayne R. DuPont and wife Gail of Boylston; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to the wonderful and caring staff at Kennebunk Center for Health and Rehabilitation for their compassionate and loving care of Richard during his final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend a calling hour at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 13, followed by a 12 p.m. memorial service, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street Holden. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Calling hours will also take place on Tuesday December 10th from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. Should friends choose, memorial donations in his memory may be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route One, Suite One, Scarborough, ME 04074. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Bobby and Carolyn Perley
December 11, 2013
To the DuPont family,
We are saddened by your Dad's passing. Whenever we stopped to see him he always talked about his"boys".He was extremely proud of his family.When we were neighbors we enjoyed talking with him and your Mom.They took pride in their home and liked seeing us out working in the yard. I looked up to see if he had passed because my neighbor said somebody came asking for us and said his Dad had passed away. Our sincere thanks for trying to inform us.
Loving wishes, Bobby and Carolyn
Lisa Spinney
December 11, 2013
Dear Gail and Wayne,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Father/Father-In-Law. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Sympathy
Warren Ramsey
December 10, 2013
Very sad to hear of this news down in DC, my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
Susan Skonieczny
December 9, 2013
Dear Gail & Richard, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Kenney and Susan
The Bibber Family
December 9, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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