Louis Edward DuBreuil

Louis Edward DuBreuil (a.k.a. Mit) 99, of Townsend, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Dorothy Ann (Collins) DuBreuil, with whom he shared 73 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, MA on January 17, 1927, Lou was the son of the late Arthur Henri DuBreuil Sr. and Rose O'Dora (Periseau) Ballard, DuBreuil.

Lou’s teen years were spent in Salem, NH living and working on a farm. At age 18, Lou was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in Italy and Germany. In the early 1950s, he joined the U.S. Air Force primarily assigned to the 4444th Air Base Squadron in Alaska. A proud veteran, he carried his service as a badge of honor throughout his life. After his military service, he worked as a skilled union carpenter for over 50 years, and was proud to be the Local’s Treasurer. He was an all-around handyman, or what he’d call a “Master of Yankee Ingenuity.”

Dotty and Lou married June 27, 1953 in Lowell, MA, they raised their four children primarily in Littleton, where they lived for aprox.36 years before later moving to Wrentham and then Townsend. An avid baseball player and lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, Lou played in a double-A adult league in Salem NH in 1947 & 1948. He later coached Littleton’s Little League in the 1960s and adult softball in the 1980s.

Faith and service were central to Lou’s life. He was an active member of the Congregational churches in Littleton, Wrentham, and Townsend, where he served on many committees, constructed church rooms, helped with many fundraisers, and enjoyed baking apple pies for church annual fundraisers. His faith also led him to participate in mission works locally and through a church trip to Haiti. Lou raised funds and contributed to the planning and construction of community projects, including the first community playground in Littleton (the Castle in the Clouds) and the Littleton Housing Authority Senior Living Community. He volunteered widely in many capacities in the local areas where he lived, and was known for his big heart, generous spirit, sense of humor, warm smile, and unmatched optimism.

Louis had many interests. He delighted in dancing to the big band music, playing cribbage, solving sudoku, doing puzzles, and he enjoyed many outdoor adventures including gardening, sailing, swimming, diving, telescope stargazing, and bird watching. At the age of 98 Louis was the recipient of the Townsend MA Boston Post Cane Award, being the oldest resident in the town.

Louis is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann, his children; Brian DuBreuil and his wife Linda, Mitzi Nicholas and her former spouse Gene, Randall Ty DuBreuil and his partner Seana, and Rebecca Hersey and her husband Charles; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings; his twin Louise E. DeRocher, Arthur H. DuBreuil Jr., Hilda DuVerger, and Virginia Devine.

At a later date, a brief graveside service will be held at Westlawn Cemetery in Littleton, MA, followed by a celebration of life at his home. A finalized date and time will be posted online once details are confirmed. Arrangements are in the care of McGaffigan Funeral Home in Pepperell, MA.

Memorial Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lou's memory may be made to:

United Church of Christ - Clergy Christmas Fund https://www.pbucc.org/index.php/art-ma-landing/opportunities-for-giving 

Townsend Congregational Church https://www.tccucc.org/giving/

The Jimmy Fund https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2101&mfc_pref=T&2101.donation=form1

MGH Frontotemporal Disorders Unit (FTD) https://ftdboston.org/donate/