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Vincent Dauphinais Obituary
North Grafton - North Grafton-Vincent A. "Vinny" Dauphinais, 68, of North Grafton, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 27, 2012 surrounded by loving family.
Vinny was born in Worcester, son of the late Albert and Elsie (Champagne) Dauphinais, and was raised in Grafton. He graduated from Grafton High School. Vinny then joined his father and uncles working at the family owned and operated Redi Mix concrete business, Construction Services of North Wilbraham and E.L. Dauphinais, Inc., based in Grafton. Following the purchase of the business by Egerton in 1987, Vincent was appointed vice-president and then president of the western division, a position he held until he left the company in 1991. In 1992, along with his father, Vincent purchased the western division back and remained as owner of Dauphinais and Son's division, Construction Service, until its sale to Carroll Concrete in 2008. He remained working as a consultant for the company until recently. While with the companies, Vinny negotiated many of the contracts with the Teamsters and Operating Engineers locals. He also hauled bulk cement for LaFarge for many years. He was a lifetime member of MACAPA, the Massachusetts Home Builders Association, the Chamber of Commerce and served on the advisory board for Osh Kosh Manufacturing. He was a faithful member of Saint Phillips Parish in Grafton for many years, where he frequently played the organ for services, and later joined St. Mary's Parish. He loved boating, fishing and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne E. (Ford) Dauphinais; his three children, Craig Dauphinais and his wife Carol, Lori Trahan and her husband Roger, and Robert Gervais and his wife Amanda, his sister, Rhonda Valanzola, all of Grafton; his seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, sisters and brothers in-law and many friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass on Saturday, May 5th at 11 AM in Saint Marys' Church, 17 Waterville Street, North Grafton. Burial services are private. There are no visiting hours. Instead of flower, memorial contributions may be sent to NEADS(www.neads.org), P.O. Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583 or to the Saint Mary's Church, 17 Waterville St., North Grafton, MA 01536.
The Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, Shrewsbury is assisting the family with the arrangements. To leave a message of condolence or share a memory with Vincent's family, please visit
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Pat&Mike Magliaro
May 6, 2012
Lori,Craig&family, We are so sorry for the lossof your father. Pat&Mike Magliaro
May 5, 2012
craig, i am so sorry about your dad, my prayers are with your family.
shirley cusson
Geoff & Sue
May 4, 2012
Craig, Lori and Family: our condolences for the loss of your Father. My he rest in peace.
Jackie Fitzgerald
May 4, 2012
Joanne,we met you at the Breakers afew years ago and we were just talking about with our daughter and son in law who just spent some time there.So, sorry to hear of Vinny's passing.We had such a beautiful day on your boat with your friends and ours and recall it often.also, St. Patrick's day .I know from the short time we spent together you must have many wonderful memories. God bless you and your family. Jackie & Tom
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Bonny & Kev
May 4, 2012
Joanne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Vincent was a wonderful man. He loved life and it was always a pleasure to chat with him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 3, 2012
Craig and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad Vinny. I had the pleasure of doing business with Vinny for many years. He was to me one of the most honest men I know. I respected him for straight and honest way he did things. He will be truely missed by many people.
Please accept my condolences.
Tony Bonavita, Lawson Products
Debi Reuter
May 3, 2012
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Vinny was a great man, who will be dearly missed. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Kent
May 3, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Barry Martin
May 3, 2012
Joanne and family,
My sincere sympathies and condolences. Vinnie was a friend, customer, and a longstanding business partner with Lafarge. I was truly sorry to hear of his passing after a stoic battle. I fondly remember my visits with him over the past several years when I was in Massachusetts. He was a true gentleman and a good friend. May he rest in peace.
May 2, 2012
sorry to hear about your dad, we had great memories as kids togetther.
shirley mason cusson
May 2, 2012
To all of Vincent's family: I'm very sorry for your loss, I learned a great deal from him during the years I worked for him, he will be missed. Stan Witkop, Monson, Ma
May 2, 2012
Craig and Lori: So sad to hear this news from MA. I knew your dad for many years since I went to school with all his cousins in Worcester. Actually your dad and I "stood up" together in his cousin's wedding and your mom and my sister have been good friends since kindergarten. I remember him driving around in his T-Bird! God bless you both. Joan (Fafard) Guillette, Placentia, CA
Tammy Kalinowski
May 2, 2012
Craig & Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Roy Owen
May 2, 2012
Craig, Joanne and family, very sorry for your loss. Great boss for the many years I worked with him. Great guy.
Steve David
May 2, 2012
Craig, Lori and Family,
My thoughts are with all. I will always remember your Dads' big smile and handshake no matter when/where I ran into him.
peace.
Stacey Smith
May 2, 2012
Lori & Craig; I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a good and caring man. You are very blessed to have a Dad like him. May he rest in peace. Always remember the little things he did for you!
May 2, 2012
Craig and Lori - My hear felt condolence on the lost of your father. I remember so many great times we all had to together in the old family packed neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. Anne LaDuke
May 1, 2012
I will miss vinnie as he was a true friend and enjoyed life so much. A great guy to work for and fun to talk with of the old days!! joanie you have my condolences, so sorry and he will be missed. buff congdon
Roger Trahan
May 1, 2012
Remembering good times on Carroll Road alongside Lori: family dinners with Vinny and Theresa, BBQs, Ogunquit, Disney, boating, just hanging out. Moving forward, let's continue to fight the fight against cancer (Relay for Life, Umass Cancer Walk, Jimmy Fund, etc).
Sandra Allen
May 1, 2012
Lori,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Nancy Connors
May 1, 2012
Lori, Craig & Family: my deepest sympathy in the passing of your father.
May 1, 2012
Rest in peace Vinny,may your family be blessed with many fond memories.
Rich Allen Class of '62 GHS
Amy (Crawford) O'Farrell
April 30, 2012
Craig, Lori and family - my condolences on the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
April 30, 2012
Rest in peace Vinnie you left memories for all of us. Swimming off the Al&Em in Potter's cove.Riding in your Mustang around Grafeton when we were young and foolish.You liked a good joke,a clean car, a spotless yard, your flowers,a good meal. I evev remember pushing a Caddy up 146A to a gas station. You died too young....E
Stacey Smith
April 30, 2012
Joanne I am so sorry to hear of Vinnie passing he was a very good man and a wonderful sole mate to you. With my deepest Sympathy.
Bill & Joanne Richardson
April 29, 2012
God Bless Vinnie. He died way too young but had a wonderful life with Joanne. He had a huge heart for those he loved and who loved him, and he will be missed.
Thomas Wharton
April 29, 2012
My condolences and prayers to the family. He was a good classmate and friend.
Bob Morin
April 29, 2012
God Bless you Vinnie. You will be missed by many
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