Worcester - Robert J. Dupuis Sr., 65 of 120 Eastern Ave formerly of Kilby St. died Saturday April 13 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, West Roxbury.
Mr. Dupuis leaves his wife Helen M. (Carpenter) Dupuis of Worcester; four sons Michael Carpenter, Robert J. Dupuis Jr., Henry J. Dupuis and Larry J. Dupuis all of Worcester; seven daughters Tina M. Keifer of Worcester, Kay M. Horne of Virginia, Susan M. Magaw of Webster, Joy L. Dupuis of Worcester, Karen M. Carling of Holden, Kim C. Prendiville of Worceser and Kris A. Castagnetti of West Boylston; eight brothers Raymond Dupuis and Rano Mr. Dupuis was born in Biddeford, Maine son of Joseph J. and Pauline (Lefevre) Dupuis and also served in the United States marine Corps. during the Korean Conflict. He also is a veteran of the national guard. Mr. Dupuis most recently worked as a self employed boiler remover for various gas and oil companies in the area. He previously worked for Firematic Sprinkler Co. as a machinist, Comeplay Products in the physical plant department, AV Ricciardi Sweeping Co., Brandywine Village as a supervisor and Northbridge Furniture Co. as a shipper and receiver. Mr. Dupuis was a member of St. Peter's Curch. He was also a life member of the Disabled American Veteran's, the V.F.W. Post #530 in Spencer, American Legion Post #138 in Spencer and the Knights of Columbus Spencer Council. The funeral will be held on Tuesday April 16 from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home (www.Royfuneral.com) 12 Hammond St. with a mass at 10 AM in St. Peter's Church 931 Main St.. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM in the funeral home on Monday April 15. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Church 929 Main St. Worcester, MA 01610.