Kristen Marie Duphiney

Kristen Marie (Iannelli) Duphiney, 56, of North Attleboro, MA, a native of Cumberland, RI, passed away in the presence and love of her family on Friday, August 9. 2024, at the Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton, MA following a brave and courageous four-month health battle.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 21, 1968, she was the daughter of Claire (Watson) Iannelli of Cumberland, Rhode Island and the late Richard Iannelli.
Raised and educated in her native community, she was a 1986 graduate of Cumberland High School.  She then earned an associate's degree in hospitality from Johnson & Wales University,
Kristen worked the past 20 years as a bartender at the 99 Restaurant in North Attleboro where her charismatic personality and charm made customers her friends.
She loved planning parties and being the ultimate hostess attending to every detail for family and friend functions.
Kristen had a love of traveling and locally her favorite spot was Newport, Rhode Island.  Trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas,  the Outer Banks and Nashville were among her favorites.
However, her truest love was the time spent in the company of family making life long memories to cherish.
In addition to her mother, she leaves her partner of 23 years: William J. Burns with whom she made her home in North Attleboro, MA; her beloved children: Nathan D. Duphiney, Sr and his wife, Lindsay Duphiney, of North Attleboro, MA; Taylor A. Duphiney and her husband, Jimmy Miles, of  Pawtucket, RI and Shaelyn R. Burns at home in North Attleboro, MA; her  grandchildren: Scarlett and Nathan, Jr. both of North Attleboro, MA; her siblings: Charlene Iannelli of Cumberland, RI; Joe Iannelli of Saunderstown, RI; Kenny Iannellli of Cumberland, RI; Colin Iannelli of Cumberland, RI; numerous nieces and nephews including Jared Iannelli of Providence, RI; extended family and countless friends.
She was the sister of the late Richard Iannelli.
Family and friends are welcome to join the Celebration of her Life by attending visitation on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
Following visitation, an invitation will be extended to gather as family and friends at a location to be announced for continued fellowship and refreshments.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kristen's name and memory may be made to the North Attleboro Animal Shelter, 43 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.
To send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at 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