George C. Dauphin

George C. Dauphin, 73, of Acushnet, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the husband of Kathleen (Turner) Dauphin with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.

Born in Acushnet, son of the late Robert Dauphin and Lillian P. (McCarthy) Couto and stepson of the late William Couto, he had resided in Acushnet for the past 42 years.

He was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School, playing on the soccer team that won the state title in 1962. He also received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from U-Mass Dartmouth in 1985.

George served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict under Norad Command attaining the rank of Sergeant.

He had a successful career working as a Network Operations Manager at Titleist for 32 years, retiring in 2002. Following retirement, he enjoyed working at Acushnet River Valley Golf Course.

George was affectionately known as Mr. Fix It and The Grillmaster. He was an avid New England sports fan and Patriots season ticket holder. He enjoyed golfing and everything to do with golf. He attended the Masters Tournament in 1999 and was a member of the Hawthorn Country Club. He also enjoyed traveling and family gatherings. But most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending all of their events, and tending to his vegetable garden that he started with them.

Surviving in addition to his wife Kathleen are two daughters, Lynda Dauphin and her companion Carlos Benevides of New Bedford and Lisa Ellis and her companion Joseph Oliveira of Acushnet; two sisters, Patricia Reul of Acushnet and Diane Macek of New Bedford; two sisters-in-law, Janelle Dauphin of New Bedford and Jeanne Couto of Acushnet; five grandchildren, Cheyauna Potter, Leah Potter, Teagan Dauphin-Potter, Kylie Ellis and Amanda Ellis; many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins; his aunt Gertrude Bissonette of Fairhaven; and grand dogs, Blu, Vado, Coby, Sadie and Bentley. He was the brother of the late Earl Dauphin and William Couto, Jr.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 635 Purchase St., New Bedford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to Brockton VNA Hospice, 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301.

For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com