Albert Dugas Sr

‍Albert Joseph Dugas Sr, 90, passed away on October 11, 2025, at his home in Painter, Virginia of natural causes. Albert was born on September 9, 1935, in Woonsocket, RI, where he lived for most of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty Mae Dugas; His children: Cindy L. Keaten and preceded in death by her husband Dyle; Albert J. Dugas Jr and his wife, Charlene; Richard V. Dugas Sr and his wife Donna; George E. Dugas and wife Laurie; David J Dugas and wife Lynn; Aurore E Dugas and husband Michael Linen; Elizabeth A Peterson and husband Robert; Robert E. Dugas and wife Stacey; Betty M. Angell and husband Kirk; and Albert J. Paul. ‍His grandchildren: Richard T. Dugas, Dennis J. Keaten, Lynn M. Dugas, Amanda J. Andrews, Albert J. Dugas III, Richard V. Dugas Jr., Michael A. Dugas, Adam L. Dugas, Tabitha A. Hill, Christopher A. Dugas, Kira L. Dugas, Anthony C. Dugas, Andrew P. Dugas, Alyson C. Dugas, Ryan J. Harper, Robert J. Harper, Charles J. Harper, Anna E. Harper, Edward D. Coberly, Jamie M. Dugas, George T. Dugas, Emily L. Vaillant , Kristen P. Veduccio, Rebekah L. Angell. Many great grandchildren, and even some great, great grandchildren.

His siblings: Diane C. Breton, Christine G. Dugas, Arthur J. Dugas Jr., and was preceded in death by his sister Aurore Saulnier, and brother Roger Dugas. He is also survived by his close friends: John Reindeau, Robert Harper, Jean Harper and Charles Harper.

Albert was a natural entertainer. He played the guitar and sang for most of his life, entertaining his wife and his many children with nightly sing-a-longs. His love of music, especially country western music, was something he enjoyed for his entire life. He had many other hobbies including carpentry, cake decorating, computers, playing golf, scuba diving and auto mechanics to name a few.

Albert also had a deep love for animals, all animals. The first of which was his beloved German Shepherd dog, Penny. After Penny, Albert had many cats, fish, parakeets, parrots, he even had a couple of monkeys at one point. After he retired, he was often seen feeding stray or feral cats and giving them a warm place to sleep in his garage. He also loved hand feeding squirrels and gaining their trust.

The family will be having a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, given Albert’s love of animals, the family requests that you make donations in Albert’s name to your local animal shelter or animal sanctuary.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. Doughtyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.