Richard A. Dupont

PEABODY- Richard A. Dupont, 77, passed away on November 7, 2016. He was the husband of Linda I. (Wood) Dupont with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Born on July 4, 1939 in Lynn, he was the son of the late George and Margaret (Glatzer) Dupont. He was raised and educated in Lynn and graduated from Lynn English High School, where he was a member of the school band. He served with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Prior to settling back in the North Shore, Richard had lived in California, where he was a hairstylist to numerous celebrities at Marango’s of Paris on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Richard was the owner and operator of four donut shops, first in Lynn, then several locations in Beverly, known as Rich & Windy’s D-Lite Donutt. Richard was a car enthusiast and also owned a limousine service while operating his donut business. During retirement, he enjoyed time as a tour guide on the Gloucester duck boats (Moby Duck) and working at his daughter’s cafe in Danvers (Daily Harvest Cafe). Richard was an effervescent, hardworking, fun loving person who was instantly adored by all who were lucky to meet him. His individuality and desire for a laugh was priceless. He never had a mean or judgmental word to say about anyone. The great loves in his life were his grandchildren, animals and automobiles. Richard was an extremely colorful person referring to his personality, not his year round golden suntan. His heart was pure and his love for family and friends true. There was truly no one like him on this earth. He will be missed beyond words. In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Dupont) Raesly and her husband Tim Raesly of Danvers, his son, Ryan Dupont of Danvers and four grandchildren, Chloe and Caleb Raesly and Layla and Kaya Dupont. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Dupont. The family of Richard will receive friends and family from 4-8PM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard’s name to Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration AFTD, Radnor Station Building 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087 or www.aftd.org.