Frederick Z Dumas

Frederick Z. Dumas, 88, formerly of Old Plymouth Road in Shrewsbury, VT, passed away May 6, 2020 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation. Fred was born in Pittsford, VT on October 28, 1931 the son of the late Frank and Mabel Sweeney Dumas and attended Poultney schools. Fred served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of Sacred Heart St Francis deSales Roman Catholic Church. Fred was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked as a truck driver for Holmes Transportation the majority of his working career. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion in Bennington. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He was a fan of Country music and loved working around his home. Fred is survived by his longtime companion and caregiver Loureda Simmonds , his sons John Fredrick Dumas and his wife Harriett of Hartland, VT and Robert Dumas and his significant other Annamae, sisters Patricia Hyjek of Florida and Frances Donovan of Cambridge, NY, grandchildren Matthew and Nathan and his great granddaughter Piper. He was preceded in death by his wife Louise Ann Lampron Dumas, whom he married April 24, 1954 in Bennington and his 8 siblings. At the request of the family there will be no formal funeral services. If. Friends desire, memorial gifts in Fred’s memory may be made to the American Legion Post 13, Bennington or VFW Post 1332 Bennington, c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201