NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Vincent E. Duprat, 86, of North Adams died Friday, February 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Clarksburg on February 4, 1934, a son of the late Leo and Gertrude ( Trombley) Duprat. Vincent attended schools in Clarksburg and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1952. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving with the United States Army. He was employed at the Excelsior Printing for fourteen years and later for 27 years at Sheaffer Eaton Co. Printing Co.

Vincent was the founder and former owner of Beck's Printing Co. in North Adams. He was longtime member of the First Baptist Church of North Adams and a member of the Clarksburg VFW. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Annette Theresa (Robert) Duprat, whom he married November 3, 1956, in Notre Dame Church in North Adams; and one daughter, Becky Walczak and her husband Michael of North Adams.

He was predeceased by three sisters and seven brothers.

Funeral notice: Services to celebrate the life of Vincent Duprat will take place Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, Mass. Burial with military honors will follow in Southview Cemetery.

Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for the First Baptist Church of North Adams, Stamford Community Church or to HospiceCare of the Berkshires through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.