Gloria M. Dupree, 97
Dateline: Mansfield, MA
Gloria M. (Galanti) Dupree, age 97, a lifelong resident of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, at the home of her son in North Attleboro, on Saturday, June 10. 2023. She was the beloved wife of Vincent P. Dupree, who died on April 16, 1995.
Born in Mansfield, MA on November 18, 1925, she was a loving daughter of the late Guerino and Jean R. (Carr) Galanti.
Gloria grew up and was educated in Mansfield. She was a dedicated homemaker to her adoring family and had also been employed as a cafeteria worker at the Robinson Elementary School in Mansfield.
Gloria’s family was always the focal point of her life. She enjoyed the summer months spent in North Truro and Provincetown on beautiful Cape Cod and gardening at her yard in Mansfield. Gloria’s family will always remember, with a big smile on their face, her exceptional cooking skills and scrumptious baked pies.
She was the devoted mother of Kenneth W. Dupree and his wife Cheryll of North Attleboro and the late Cheryl J. Wolfe and Michael R. Dupree. She was the cherished grandmother of Kelly Howes of North Attleboro, Kenneth R. Dupree of Bellingham, Eric Dupree of Norton, David Dupree of Florida, Matthew Dupree of Florida, Paul Dupree of Florida, as well to her great grandchildren. She was the dear sister of the late Jean Vaz and is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will be private and visiting hours are omitted.
Those wishing may remember Gloria with a contribution in her memory made to Gentiva Hospice, 275 Martine Street, Fall River, MA 02723. Her family appreciates the exceptional and loving care they provided to Gloria.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street, Mansfield.
To send Gloria’s family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com