OAKLAND – Daniel L. Duperry, 65, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday evening March 31, 2022, in Scarborough.Eldest son of Roland and Juliette (Martin) Duperry. Dan attended Waterville and Winslow schools, graduating from Winslow High 1974. He received a Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree from UMO in 1978. Upon graduating, Dan worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron for three years on multiple projects on the east coast. In 1981, he went to work for the Cianbro Corporation in Pittsfield, and 40-plus years until his death. He was so proud to be a part of that company and really enjoyed his varied career there and especially the people he worked with. Dan was a longtime chairman for the Planning Board of Oakland, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #13486 of Waterville. He was a communicant of Corpus Christi Parish. Dan was happiest puttering around on his property on various projects, gardening, making maple syrup, attending family gatherings, cooking bean hole beans, and when playing cards.A late bloomer, he met the love of his life at St. Theresa Church in 1992 at the age of 36. They married in 1993 and raised 2 children in Oakland, Hannah Elizabeth Duperry and Ethan Daniel Duperry.He is survived by his wife Marla (Hunt) Duperry of 29 years, and his children, and his siblings: Ann Duperry and her partner Carol Guerrette of Frankfort, Philip and Margaret Duperry of Sarasota, Fla., Richard and Joette Duperry of Portland, and numerous nieces and nephews, and special lifelong friends.He is predeceased by his grandparents, parents and several aunts and uncles, and his beloved dog Dexter.Visiting hours will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., on Friday, April 8, at Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 9, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, Winslow, Maine, 04901.The family would like to thank the incredible staff of the CICU of Maine Medical Center in Portland, and especially the wonderful staff of Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of Scarborough who were with us through his final days.Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.The family welcomes flowers however in lieu of flowers if you prefer, a donation may be made in Dan’s name to Hospice of Southern Maine, Gosnell House, 390 US-1,Scarborough, ME 04074.

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