Old Town – Florence C. Dupuis, 90, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2012. She was born in Old Town on Nov. 30, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Josephine (Seymour) Cote.
Florence grew up in Old Town and graduated from Old Town High School. She was an active member in the community, belonging to such organizations as the VFW Auxiliary, the Senior Citizen’s Club of Old Town, a member of the Parish of the Resurrection, and a member on a bowling league. She worked for 30 years as a treasurer/cashier at the University of Maine in Orono. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting; especially dish cloths, afghans, and clothing for her grandkids, and gardening; paying special attention to maintaining the flower box in her front yard.
Florence is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Sherburne and her husband Kim of Milford, and Debbie Moores and her husband Willie of Londonderry, NH; five grandchildren, Brent Fournier and his wife Darcie, Corey Fournier and his wife Charity, Brian Fournier and his wife Dawn, Renee Fournier and her finance Michael Day, and Sally Moores and her husband Rob Foti; two step grandchildren, Cheryl Albert and her husband Dwane, and Jessica Sherburne; 13 great grandchildren, Stephen, Natalie, Kelsea, Cayden, Cayleigh, Jasmine, Aliyah, Marli, Connor, Parker, Liam, Tristen, and Amelia; a sister, Rose Dupuis; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Florence is predeceased by her husband, Albert Dupuis; two brothers, Clement and Clarence Cote; and two sisters, Alvina Cyr and Alice Dupuis.
To respect Florence’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am, Monday, March 26, at Holy Family Church, 429 Main St., Old Town. All are invited to a light luncheon following the service at the parish hall. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com
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