Norton Joseph Dupaquier's Obituary
Norton Joseph Dupaquier of Mandeville, LA passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He was born on January 21, 1930 in New Orleans, LA to Meyneir and Thelma (Norton) Dupaquier.
Norton is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Charlesa (LeJeune) Dupaquier; his children Norton “Duke” Dupaquier, Jr. (Donnalee), Vanessa Adams (Clarence “Te-Cye”), Mark Dupaquier (Nancy), and Louis Dupaquier (Vikki); and 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Norton is preceded in death by his grandson Michael Dupaquier; his parents; and his sisters Rosemary Elsensohn, Gloria Gebbs, and Audrey Dupaquier Joly.
Norton was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he was employed by Avondale Shipyard as a draftsman until his retirement. Norton was always working on a project, and was very creative and artistic. He created many different inventions known as “Norton’s”.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM with visitation on Saturday beginning at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow the services in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
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