Obituary: Edward 'Ed' Dupon

Edward 'Ed' Dupon

July 12, 1934 - November 8, 2026

Legion Service: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
Celebration of Life: Sunday, December 6, 2026, following the Legion service
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 464, 339 Garafraxa St., Chatsworth ON

Peacefully, after a life full of love, laughter, family, great friends and travel, Edward 'Ed' Dupon passed away on November 8, 2026, at Brightshores Owen Sound. Born July 12, 1934 in Oosterbierum, Netherlands, he immigrated to Canada as a child, with his family in 1947. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Dixie Roberta Dupon (nee Barnard), whom he met while both served in the Canadian Air Force. He is survived by his son Dwayne Edward Dupon, daughter Kelly Lee Dupon, and bonus daughter Lea Garvey. He was a loving grandfather to Laura (Rob), Sandy, Sara (Zach), Nick (Tia), Delaney (Josh) and Jesse. A very proud great-grandfather to Quayd, Camryn, Drew, Dallas, Parker, Cole, Helena, Lucius, Evangeline, Dean, Hayes, Gracie and Chloe. He is also survived by siblings Joyce, Anne, Ray, Jennie and Fred. He was predeceased by his parents George and Barbara and siblings Richard, Peter, Mettie and Brian.

Ed will always be remembered for his love of a good shot of Gibsons or some homemade red wine, gardening, woodworking, taking pride in his yard, and grass cutting. He was very proud of his Dutch heritage and was often heard jokingly saying “if you ain’t Dutch, you ain’t much”. He treasured his lifelong friendships and always welcomed any opportunity to get together with family and friends. He was a proud Life member, and past President of the Chatsworth Legion.

Cremation has taken place and arrangements entrusted to the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth. A Legion service will be held at The Chatsworth Legion, on Sunday, December 6, at 1:00 pm, followed by a Celebration of Life from 1:30 to 4:30. Please accept this as your invitation on behalf of the family. A very special thanks to the nurses, doctors and care team on the Palliative unit and Emergency department at Brightshores Owen Sound for your exceptional care, kindness, love and compassion for Ed and family. If desired, donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 464 Chatsworth, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com.

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Obituary courtesy of Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth, Ontario. Republished with permission.