Lionel H. DuPerry

Waterville Lionel Henry DuPerry died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Oak Grove Center in Waterville where he had been a resident for the past several months. Lionel was born in Waterville Sept. 11, 1923, the son of Henry and Gertrude Guerette DuPerry. He was raised and educated in Waterville schools and joined the Army during WW II, serving his country in Europe and North Africa. Upon his return home, he married Carmen Rancourt and they resided in Waterville. Lionel was employed at C.F. Hathaway Company for thirty-one years and then began upholstery business until his retirement. Lionel was predeceased by his parents; his wife Carmen; his son David DuPerry; and by two sisters, Constance St. Peter and Geraldine Paquette. Lionel is survived by his son, Lee DuPerry and his wife Bonita of Waterville; his brother, Richard DuPerry of Henderson, NV.; two grandchildren, Kara Nickulas and her husband Adam of Hillsboro, N.H. and Tracy Briggs and her husband David of Ft. Pierce, FL.; and by three great-grandchildren, Emily, Cameron, and Kyle Nickulas who always brought a smile to his face. At Lionel's request there will b no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Fri., July 2, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville with Fr. Dan Baillargeon officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville. Arrangements are with the Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm St., Waterville. Messages of condolences and memories may be expressed at www.gallantfh.com.