1952 – 2012
Thompson – Eugene R. Dumas, 60, of Chase Road, died Saturday, June 16, 2012 in UMASS University Campus after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Susan (Payne) Dumas for 26 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Eugene Dumas and Lorena (Montigny) Dumas.
Gene graduated from H. H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson and later, earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Johnson and Wales University. Mr. Dumas owned and operated DSM Design LLC, where he had a patent for some of his machinery. He worked for over thirty-years in the textile industry.
Gene was a licensed contractor and master builder. He enjoyed traveling, was an excellent water skier and loved spending time at his home in Arizona and on Quaddick Lake. He was in the process of building his dream home there at the time of his death.
In addition to his wife, Gene leaves his children, Jeremy Dumas of Windsor, Heather Dumas of Putnam, Adam Boppert of Surprise, AZ, and Bryan Boppert of Swamscott, MA, his sisters, Mary Fazio of Bridgewater,MA and Louise Dumas of Brooklyn,CT and eight grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister, the late Joan Christensen.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Eugene’s family from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a service and celebration of his life at 6:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will take place at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012, in Grove Street Cemetery, 227 Grove Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, I-91 Tech Center, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, Connecticut, 06067.
For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Mary Brennan
Dear Bryan
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Brennan
Karen Chapman
Dear Sue,
Thinking of you and all the fun the four of us had together at the parties. Gene was a neat guy and I am so glad that he came into your life when he did. He will always be looking out for you.
Much love,
Karen
Sarah & Sally Matteau
I relayed the fb mesages to mom as well. We both are thinking of all of you at this time. Wish I could say something to make it all better.
Joan & Jack McDermott
Sue, we loved Gene, he was the kindest, sweetest man I’ve ever known. He always put everyone else first and his own needs were second. I know he’s in a better place now. But his absence still leaves us grieving. I know I will never meet another person with his warmth and his “sick sense of humor”. He always made us laugh. I wish there were words that could tell you how much we thought of Gene. How much we respected him. But words just don’t come close. We will always be here for you. You are my dearest friend and we both love you very much. As I have said many times before, anything you need……we are a phone call away. I know you are strong, and I know it will take a long time before you can smile again, but Gene is with you and I know he’s watching over you. He always took good care of you and I know that will not stop. He will always be by your side.
Linda Payne
Susan and Family,
Madison and I were so saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Love,
Linda and Madison Payne
Pam Ahnberg
Heather and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Michael Carl
To Jeremy & family,
We are sorry for the loss of your father. From our family to yours we offer our deepest sympathies, condelences and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Carls-Mike, Stacey, Lindsey & Jacob
Myra & David Woods
Bryan and Ashley,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Hold on to all the good memories of your father.
Love
Myra & David
Roger Weathers
I would like to relay my Condolences to the Dumas Family
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that your Pain will be short. but the memories will last forever ,
I enjoyed talking with Gene about business and life in general.
Jane Duffany
Heather and family:
I am so sorry for the death of your dad. This is a very difficult time for you. You are in my prayers.
107 Providence Street Assoc.
We would like to send our sympathy to the family.
Gene was a great man and we always enjoyed him coming down to see us.
Greg Paine
Claire Tinker
Scott A. Clifford
To the entire Dumas Family,
I was truly saddened to hear of Gene’s passing. Gene was a wonderful person who will be saddly missed by many. May the many happy memories of Gene prevail during this trying time for all of you.
Emily Wallace
I am devastated to hear the news of Gene’s passing. My condolences to all the family, especially Jeremy and Heather. I have many good memories of my time with them, and I loved Gene very much, but our lives took a different route many years ago. I will remember him always, and am glad I got to visit with Gene and Sue a few years ago at Waterfront Mary’s.