The death of Rodolphe Dupere occurred on Wednesday February 23, 2011 at The Saint John Regional Hospital. Born 1939 in St. Ann’s, NB he was the son of the late Addis and Irene (Theriault) Dupere. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Florence Dupere and great nephew Scott Ouellett. Rodolphe worked as a Heavy equipment Operator for Irving Equipment for many years. He is survived by his wife Doreen (Bridges) Dupere; daughters Ann (Jacques) Ouellett of Grand Bay-Westfield, Irene (Steven) Brown of Grand Bay-Westfield, Rose (Shane) Doiron of Saint John, Nancy Dupere also of Saint John; stepchildren Leonard Gallant and Melanie (Charles) Spratte both of Tweed, ON; brother Arthur Bouleau of Arkansas, Texas; sisters Norma (Albany) Plourde of St. Ann’s, NB, Yvonne (Albert) Montre of St. Leonard, NB and Gesiele (Morris) Bouleau also of St. Ann’s NB; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; two uncles; one aunt; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held from Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Monday February 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. Donations in memory of Rodolphe made to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.fundyfuneralhome.com