Poughkeepsie, NY

Normand Dumas, 88, of Poughkeepsie, New York died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home in Poughkeepsie, in the care and company of his wife Marie of 47 years.

Born on Tuesday, December 11, 1934, in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of Theodore Dumas and Rose (Champagne) Dumas.

Prior to retirement, Normand worked for IBM, Poughkeepsie. Normand was a member of the Italian Center, Poughkeepsie, B.P.O.E. Lodge # 275, Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie Senior Club, the Telephone Pioneers, and a member of the Queen City Seniors from 1997-2022.

In December of 1975, he married Marie C. Collins. Mrs. Dumas survives at home.

Normand is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Marie C. Dumas, Poughkeepsie, NY; son, Ronald Huckell, Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Robert Dumas, Port Charlotte, FL; son, Walter Huckell, Poughkeepsie, NY; as well as several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. The family is grateful to Norman's grandson, Mason Huckell, who provided special care during his illness.

Normand is predeceased by a son, Donald Huckell and a daughter, Sandra Muller.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Community Mausoleum at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY, with the Rev. Arlene Dawber, officiating.

Normand's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or online at www.hvhospice.org.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.