Joseph "Joe" E. Dufresne, Sr., 96, of Norton, MA, passed away peacefully at his residence in the presence of his family on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Alda T. (Teixeira) Dufresne to whom he was married on July 21, 1951, and who entered into eternal rest on November 20, 2012.
Born in Norton, MA on July 23, 1927, he was a son of the late Adelard J. Dufresne and the late Delores (Gagner) Dufresne. He was raised and educated in the City of Attleboro and had been a resident of Norton, MA for more than 70 years.
Mr. Dufresne was employed as a machinist by the former Foxboro Company from 1955 until 1985. He then worked for American Auto Auction as a driver from 1986 - 1996. Joe's caring and compassionate nature made him the perfect person to be a funeral assistant at the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home for more than 15 years. He has had a lasting impact and is often remembered by the many families he assisted during their time of need.
A man of strong religious convictions, he was a longtime communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Norton, MA.
A social man among family and friends, he will be lovingly remembered for the twinkle in his eyes, contagious smile, visceral laugh and sense of humor.
He and Alda enjoyed much time spent at the Norton Senior Center and he was a member of the Foxboro Company 25-year club and the Balfour Gold Dusters Club.
Joe would often sit in his favorite chair and spent countless time tapping his foot to his favorite music and solving word search puzzles. Rarely would he miss an episode of Jeopardy or the Wheel of Fortune but truly enjoyed the ritual Saturday night viewing of the Lawrence Welk Show.
Tirelessly devoted to his wife, after her passing he would make almost daily visits to the cemetery to say a prayer at her gravesite.
He was the beloved father of Joseph E. Dufresne, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; Mark E. Dufresne of Norton, MA with whom he resided; Brenda M. Crowley of Newark, Delaware and Barry J. Dufresne of Rehoboth, MA.
Joe was the cherished grandfather of Kerri Ann Enloe, Joseph "Jay" E. Dufresne, III, Timothy R. Crowley, Jaclyn A. Crowley, Hana Rose Dufresne and Jenna Rose Dufresne.and four great grandchildren.
In addition, he leaves three generations of nieces and nephews, extended family members and many dear friends.
He was the brother of the late Anna Campopiano, Raymond Dufresne and Louise Brasier.
Family and friends are invited to attend Visitation on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 8:30 am until 10:00 am in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating and honoring his life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church, One Power Street, Norton, MA. The funeral cortege will commence at the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home at the conclusion of visitation.
For those unable to attend services, you may view Joe's Funeral Mass by accessing St. Mary's Church Facebook page.
Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro, MA where Joe will be interred with his beloved wife.
Following cemetery services, an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced.
Please omit flowers at his request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Joe may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit
www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com
. Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.