Leonard Dupuis, 1923-2003

Leonard Dupuis, formerly of High Prairie, passed away on July 25, 2003 at the Mewburn Veterans Centre in Edmonton, at the age of 80 years.

Leonard was raised in the Guy area, oldest son of Edward and Lily Dupuis.

He enlisted in the Armed Forces during WWII, serving the duration in Germany, Italy and France. He seldom spoke of those experiences, but was fiercely proud of having served his country.

After returning to Canada, Leonard farmed west of High Prairie. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing with a passion. At one time he worked as a guide for American and Canadian hunters.

When he sold the farm, he moved to Edmonton where he worked in construction until he retired to the small town of Calmar.

He was an active member of the Calmar legion, and enjoyed his friends at the senior's center there.

As a result of diabetic complications, Leonard's last days were spent at the Mewburn Veterans Centre in Edmonton.

He leaves behind six brothers, Jack, Emil, Elmer, Ben, Archie and Bobby, and three sisters, Eleanor Plante, Rose Plante, and Judy Loiseau, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.