Yolande Paul Dumont

August 8, 2019

Yolande P. Dumont of West Hartford, wife of the late Benoit Dumont, died on August 8th, 2019. Born to Joseph & Theresa Paul on January 2, 1930 in Sorel, Quebec, Canada, she came to the United States on October 24th, 1952 shortly after marrying Benoit in Montreal. Yolande was an active member of the community, having belonged to a number of senior centers in the Greater Hartford area for many years. She cherished the seniors community and enjoyed line dancing and playing dominos and cards with friends and family. Yolande was also passionate about volunteering in the community. As an active volunteer at the House of Bread, she took great pride in her work to help feed the hungry. Additionally, she organized a number of events that helped strengthen the community, such as the first annual Christmas party for her Newington Seniors line-dancing class. Yolande was blessed with a family of beautiful children and grandchildren that she loved very much. She is survived by daughter Suzanne and her fiancé Dave Weiler of Avon, son Pete and his wife Melissa of West Simsbury, daughter Jane, grandchildren J.P., Ashleigh, and Cooper Dumont of West Simsbury, Joseph Matthew and wife Jennifer of San Francisco; Patrick Navin of Hawaii. She was predeceased by her husband Benoit and son Michael. Family & friends are invited to celebrate Yolande’s life at 10am on August 12, 2019 with a Mass at St. Peter Claver Church, 47 Pleasant Street in West Hartford, CT followed by a Christian burial at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in Yolande’s name at The House of Bread, 1453 Main Street in Hartford, CT. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com