Born in Fall River, a son of the late Henry and Bernadette (Gauthier) Dupras, he lived in Fall River prior to moving to Swansea over sixty years ago.
A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he served during the Korean War as Corporal and was a Purple Heart recipient. He retired from Drake Petroleum in 1991, prior to that he worked at Dublois Oil and was a Milkman for LeCompte Dairy for many years. In the late 1960’s Mr. Dupras was a Reserve Police Officer for the Town of Swansea.
He is survived by one granddaughter, Donna Silva of Swansea and one great-granddaughter, Christina Silva of Fall River. He was the father of the late Richard Dupras and grandfather of the late Brenda Underwood.
His visiting hours will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Garnders Neck Rd., Swansea. Due to current occupancy restrictions, please be mindful that guests may have to wait outside while others pay their respects. Burial private.
