Irene T.

Dupont

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Irene will be remembered for her strong character, beautiful smile, quick sense of humor and unwavering strength in difficult times.

Irene (Valliere) Dupont, 77 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, closely surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. 

Irene, an only child, was the daughter of the late Donat Valliere and Annette (Baril) Valliere. Irene was the beloved wife of Robert Dupont, whom she had been married to for 57 years. Irene was also the devoted mother of Lynne Dupont and Christopher Dupont, and the adored grandmother of James Votta, Kaitlyn Votta and Bethany Votta all of Cumberland.

Irene was a Registered Nurse receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina College. She retired from the Infection Control Team at Rhode Island Hospital in 2002.

She was a brilliant and dedicated nurse, positively impacting the lives of the patients she served in a career that spanned over 40 years. Notably, during her career, Irene served as the Parkinson’s Coordinator for APDA Rhode Island, the state’s local chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. Irene worked to directly support both patients and family members by running support groups, coordinating programs, and raising funds and awareness for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Irene truly made a difference in the lives of the many patients and families she touched.

Irene will be remembered for her strong character, beautiful smile, quick sense of humor and unwavering strength in difficult times. She loved watching Christmas movies, listening to her favorite music and adored spending time with her two cats, Molly and Maggie. Above all else, Irene treasured spending time with her husband Bob and her children Lynne and Chris. Irene absolutely loved being a grandmother to JC, Katie and Bethany. She spent many years attending her grandchildren’s sporting events in Cumberland.

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Above all else, Irene treasured spending time with her husband Bob and her children Lynne and Chris.

Irene’s favorite places included the beach and vacations to New Hampshire and Cape Cod. She loved spending time with family in New Hampshire at her son’s home in the White Mountains. 

Irene’s legacy lives on not only through the many patients whose lives she touched, but especially through the family she leaves behind. Her warmth, strength and love leave a void that can nerve be filled, she will be missed more than words can express. May she rest in the sweetest peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association online at Alzheimer's Association or by mail to Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home in Cumberland, RI. ONLINE MEMORIAL: jjduffyfuneralhome.com