Laura Margaret Dupont - Born May 17th , 1945, in Ingonish Beach. She was the daughter of the late Timothy and Elizabeth (Donavan) MacDougall. After a brief but serious illness, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Feb 20, 2023, at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, NS. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband, Ivan Dupont, sisters; Lorraine and Joan, brothers; Michael, and John.
Laura is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Greg) Royles; son, Timmy (Leighsa) Dupont; Step Children, David (Natalie) Dupont, Frank (Sharon) Dupont, Ivan (Valerie) Dupont, Charmaine (Mark) Leonard, and Irma Barron; Grand children, Martin, Ivan, Jessica, Dustin, Courtney, Joseph, Daniel, Cassandra, Christine, Samantha, Jennifer, Stephanie, Andrew, Charlize, Jaivan, Tianna, John and Morgan, 35 great grand children; brothers & sisters, Ann (Vince) Burke, Martin MacDougall, Donald (Linda) MacDougall, Judy Whitty, Louise (Peter) Gracie, Mark (Heather) MacDougall, Nick MacDougall, Dale (Nancy) MacDougall, Natalie (David) Dupont, and Crystal MacDougall.
Laura lived in Richmond Hill Ontario with her husband and family until his death. While in Ontario she generously welcomed family members and friends alike into their home. There was always room for more. After Ivan’s death she moved to L’Ardoise to be closer to her sisters. She made many close friends during her time there. Her final move was back to her hometown of Ingonish Beach where she remained until her death. She renewed old friendships, in particular with her good friend Pearl. While there she worked at the Knotty Pines Cottages until her retirement. She was a hard worker who was known for her generosity. She was strong willed, determined and had the biggest heart. She touched many people during her life and held a special bond with her sister Judy who she saw daily over tea. She will be missed and will leave a great void in many hearts.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Fillmore and Whitman funeral home. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Peters Parish in Ingonish Beach during the summer when all the family can gather to honour her.
Donations can be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Peter Parish Cemetery Fund.
“You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she lived (on her own terms).”
