Richard Maurice DuPerre
July 22, 1933 ~ December 12, 2022
Resided in:
Windham, Maine
Windham- Richard M. DuPerre, 89, of Brentwood Road passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a brief illness, his loving family was by his side.
Richard was born in Portland, Maine on July 22, 1933 the son of the late Alfred H. and Marie Antoinette (Bertrand) DuPerre. He attended local schools graduating from Cheverus High School in the class 1951, earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1956 and then received his Master’s Degree from Union College in New York in 1972.
On June 7, 1958 Richard married the love of his life, Cecelia L. Fortin at St. Dominic’s Church in Portland.
For his entire working career, Richard was employed by General Electric as a Mechanical Engineer, retiring in 1982. In his spare time, he loved playing golf, working in his vegetable gardens raising the best tomatoes and cucumbers, and practicing and teaching karate. He was an avid runner up until the age of 86, running yearly in the Peaks Island Race, the annual Turkey Trot and the annual Seadog Race. He was a lifelong communicant of the Catholic Church where he also served as a Eucharistic Minister and was very active in church activities. He served as a troop leader for the Indian Guides with his sons, did industrial appraisals after retiring, served as a facilitator for the Prostrate Cancer survivors at the Dempsey Center, and worked every day helping build his granddaughters house. Cecelia and Richard loved spending winters in Florida and taking Cruises to the Bahama’s, Cancun, Cozumel, St. Thomas, St. Kits and many other ports. His greatest love was the time he spent surrounded by family, whether hosting family gatherings or just grilling red hotdogs for the grandchildren. Richard was a quiet man who was known for his integrity and honesty.
Richard was predeceased by two sisters’ Marie “Gertrude: Maggiano and Marie “Elaine” Simpson; a brother, Lionel DuPerre. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cecelia L. DuPerre of Windham; two daughters, Ann Marie Carr and her husband Kirk Olund, of Falmouth, ME, Catherine Kimball and her husband Alan Kimball of Woolwich; three sons, Richard and his wife, Katherine DuPerre of Scarborough, Lawrence DuPerre of Cape Elizabeth, and Paul M. DuPerre of Scarborough; nine grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours celebrating Richard’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at 9:15am on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the South Portland Chapel followed by a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland, ME. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Richard’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Those who wish may make contributions in Richards memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org/donate
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His skill at Chess.
I will always remember the Love and Hospitality with which you greeted us, every summer, Uncle Richard. You opened your home to us and made us welcome!
Cecilia and family, The “Hood” won’t be the same without Dick. Whether it be walking, running or filling in potholes, we will all miss having him around. He was a great guy, always had a smile. Deepest sympathy to you all, Donna Kempton
How to find the best hidden strawberries in a strawberry field
I played Chess against him as a kid. When you’re 6 or 7, most people will pull back so the game is more even. Maybe sacrifice a few pieces intentionally. Grandpa would do no such thing. We played a few games and he destroyed me every time
Grandpa loved routine. In the summer, Jared and I would stay with them for two weeks every year. Grandpa set aside time at 3PM on Monday-Friday to eat watermelon. I don’t know what he ate when it wasn’t the summer
Sending our deepest condolences to Richard’s family. We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Warmly, Laura & Drew from UNE
My condolences to aunt Cecile and family. Love and hugs to you all.
Sending love and prayers to aunt Cecile and the family. I have many great memories of Christmas eve at uncle Duke and aunt Cecile’s with my Duperre cousins.
Prayers, hugs and love to you Aunt Cecelia and the family. Pam 🙏❤️🤗💔
I will miss you Dad but will always carry your spirit with me.
My Father taught me many things, I believe the most important was that the best times are those spent with the ones you love.