WORCESTER___Joseph E. Dufresne, 83, of 201 Providence St., died Wednesday Oct. 12 in his home.
He leaves a son, Clement J. Dufresne, a daughter, Joanne M. Dufresne, both of Worcester; two grandchildren, Kevin and Kenneth and two great-grandchildren, Jayda, Raykel. He was predeceased by a son, James E. Dufresne and a brother Clement R. Dufresne. He was born in Worcester, son of Hector and Blanche (Bonin) Dufresne and has lived here all his life.
Mr. Dufresne was a steel room worker 17 years for Parker & Harper Co. He retired many years ago. Joseph was a member of St. John’s Church. He enjoyed his morning coffee with the guys at the Broadway Restaurant.
The funeral will be held on Monday October 17 from HENRY-DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., with a Mass at 11 am in St. John Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will be private. Calling hours in the funeral home are Sunday Oct. 16 from 2 to 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Food Pantry, 44 Temple St., Worcester, Ma. 01604.