Raymond George Duphily

Born in New Bedford, Ray was the son of the late Raymond H. and Gladys M. (McConvill), and was a longtime resident of Dartmouth. He was a graduate of New Bedford High School and later graduated from Fitchburg State University. He was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St. George Church, Westport. He was the owner/operator of RDS Equipment, where he worked alongside his son, Eric, for many years.

Ray adored his wife Anne and placed her high up on a pedestal. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly. His family was of the utmost importance to him and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved being “Papa.” He enjoyed sitting with his pup and reading a good book; he loved History, helping others and his pets. Ray was a problem solver, there was nothing he could not figure out or fix. He also loved Friday night pizza nights, something he always looked forward to. He was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed going to car shows.

Raymond is survived by his children, Marc R. Duphily and his wife Joanna of Dartmouth, Kristin E. Duphily of Onset, Eric J. Duphily and his wife Pamela of Dartmouth, Paul M. Duphily and his wife Melissa of Dartmouth; his siblings, Nancy Maurer of California, Dennis Duphily of Lakeville and Carol Duphily of New Bedford; his grandchildren, Raeann, Michael, Jack, Elise, Julia, Sarah, Sophia, Gianna, Lauryn, Thomas (TJ) and Keira; and many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pets, Josie and Scruffy.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Humane Society and Shelter SouthCoast. Donations can be made at hsssc.org/donate/.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:00AM in St. George Church, 12 Highland Ave., Westport, MA 02790. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00PM in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. Burial arrangements are PRIVATE. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com.