Fall River - M. Jacqueline (Belanger) Dupere,79 of Fall River, died Wednesday May 26 2021 at home. She was the wife of Robert Dupere.

Jackie was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Adelard and Rose (Gendron) Belanger.

She was a Secretary for the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUSC), for over 14 years before retiring.

Jackie was a Fall River resident all of her life, she was a parishioner of the former St. Jean the Baptiste Church, now Holy Trinity Church. Jackie was an avid reader, she enjoyed playing cards, her dogs, travelling, she also enjoyed the being in the sun and making homemade blankets for her family.

Above all Jackie loved spending time with her family.

Besides her husband she is survived by her daughters Lori Ploude of Warren, RI, Sandra Hellkamp of Dartmouth and Cherri Simoes of Fall River. She was the stepmother of Albert Dupere, Daniel Dupere and the late Deborah Dupere. Jackie was the sister of Amelia Comeau of Tiverton. She was the grandmother of Kristie, Mandi, Bryan, Brittany, Rochelle, Joel, Brandi, and the great grandmother of several.

Jackie was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jackie now joins her many deceased siblings. She was the mother of the late Tammy Kulpa

Mrs. Dupere was the great grandmother of the late Nolan Carlson.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.

Arrangements by SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES, Warren, RI

www.wjsmithfh.com