"My condolences my friend Dawn. You will be missed by many. Your kindness will be treasured. "
In loving memory of
DAWN M. DUPRAS
April 5, 1955 - January 11, 2021
Dawn M. Dupras, 65, of Marquette, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021 at her home.
Dawn was born on April 5, 1955 in Marquette to Frank J. and Margaret M. (Blair) Dupras. She was 1973 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and was a life-long area resident.
Dawn worked for the Michigan D.N.R. Fisheries as a Research Technician. As well as a bartender for numerous establishments in Marquette County. Dawn more recently was a bus driver for MarqTran, attending to the elderly and disabled. A job which she loved.
Dawn was an avid reader and candy crush player. She enjoyed gardening, mostly wildflowers, and feeding the hummingbirds. She was a super aunt to her nieces and nephews and loved spending summers at the family cottage in Three Lakes. Dawn also had a wicked sense of humor.
Dawn is survived by her mother, Margaret "Maggie" Dupras of Marquette; her brothers, Terry (Johnnie) Dupras of Seattle, WA and Patrick (Karen) Dupras of Barrington, IL; nieces and nephews, Trevor (Rachel), Ryan, Andrea (Dennis), Renee (Brian), Aimee, Jacqueline, Alexander and Stephanie (Devin); great nieces and great nephews, Lucille and Penelope and Oliver and Beckett; former sister-in-law, Barbara Dupras of Marquette; and her uncle, Allan Blair Jr. of Flagstaff, AZ. Dawn was preceded in death by her father, Frank Dupras, and her niece, Nichole.
A memorial service for Dawn will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dawn's name to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 2119 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting Dawn's family where memories and condolences may be shared at canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"I worked with Dawn for a number of years at the Marquette Fisheries Research Station. I always appreciated her can-do attitude and willingness to take on whatever tasks happened to be set before her that day. "
"I have known Dawn for many many years I worked at Walhstroms restaurant. Dawn was a very unique person in her own way. May you rest in peace my friend.Edie Toutant"
"I rode the bus with Dawn many, many, times. A great person, happy go lucky, a pleasure to be with"
"I worked with Dawn on numerous Marquette Fisheries Station projects. She was very caring person in general and had a tremendous work ethic--always on time and always organized. Some great times and great memories working with her, especially on Lake Superior.--Jim Peck"
"As a fellow DNR employee and a supervisor, I appreciated Dawn as a dedicated, loyal, and reliable worker whose singular creative personality and big heart will always be etched in my memory. I'll miss her. Peace and comfort."
"As a fellow DNR employee and supervisor, I appreciated Dawn as a dedicated, loyal, and reliable worker whose creative, singular personality and big heart will always be etched in my memory. I'll miss her. Peace."
"It was sad to hear of Dawn's sudden and untimely passing. I worked with her at Marq-tran since 2013. She was a very kind and caring person. She will be missed by the drivers and especially the Day Care passengers! Praying for God's Grace and comfort for her family and friends. "
"Terry, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister, Dawn. Seeing her picture brought back so many childhood and school memories that involved all of you. Bless you all."
"My condolences to Dawn?s family for their loss. I worked with Dawn at the DNR Fisheries Station and found her to be a good friend. I still have some of the flower babies that she gave to me. You will be missed sweet lady."
"So sorry to hear about Dawn. Worked with Dawn at DNR for many years. She was a joy to work with. Very conscientious and hard working. May she Rest In Peace. "
"Oh my!!! I am so very sorry to see of Dawn's passing. I had the pleasure of working with her through her entire Mark Tran career. She was a fabulous girl."
"Dawn was a bus driver for Adult Day Care Sevices - and I?ll tell you, she always made each day a special one for her riders. She always had a smile and a Story for everyone. There was always laughter on her bus and Everyone looked forward to seeing her each day. "
"Carla Carlson Farmakis We had lost contact with each other so many years ago. But when my brother Rick called and told me he saw her name my heart was heavy. She was a beautiful person! There is no doubt people in Louisiana , remember the 2 "YANKEE" bartenders. We had so many adventures. When we were young we would water ski with her mom almost everyday. Dawn will always hold a special place in our hearts and mind."
"I will surely miss sitting outside in the summer visiting, wishing we could fix everything that was wrong with the world. You were a great neighbor and friend. Fly high with the angles Dawn."
"I am saddened to learn of Dawn's passing, she was a former co-worker of mine at Marq-Tran. She had a huge heart and loved what she did. She will be missed by all that know her. My thoughts and prayers to her friends and family. Rest in peace Dawn"
"I was so saddened to hear of Dawn's passing. She was a kind and caring woman. She was so wonderful with the clients of ADS who rode her bus, always watching out for them and their safety. I looked forward to our short "chats" as she picked my parents up each day for Adult Day Services. She will be missed by many! "