BRUNSWICK — Odette M. DuPont, 87, of Brunswick and formerly of Gardiner, completed her journey in this life on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at her home with her family at her side.

She was born in Augusta on May 6, 1925, a daughter of Edward and Adele (LaFlamme) Arbour.

She was educated in Augusta schools and graduated from Central Maine Beauty School in Lewiston in 1963. She raised three children with her husband of 63 years James R. DuPont Sr., who predeceased her on May 20, 2009. She was also predeceased by her sister, Yvette Frost, and her stepdaughter, Sally Moores.

She is survived by three children, James Jr., and his wife, Sue of Bath, Judith Hudson and her husband, Jack of Brunswick, and Jean DuPont and her husband, Robert LaBreck of Readfield; a stepdaughter, Joyce Mac- Dougal and her husband, Joel of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Kate Nelson and her husband, Al, Mike Fredericks and his wife, Vallerie, Jay DuPont and his wife, Tanya, Brett Hudson and his wife, Nicole, and Amanda Hudson and her husband, Chris Futrick; seven great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and her beloved cat Lizzie.

She spent the better part of her life as a homemaker. She loved quilting made stunning quilts and gave them away for other people to enjoy.

Special thanks to CHANS Home Health Care Hospice of Brunswick and her care givers from hospice, Crystal, Joellen, Karen, Cindy and Jo.

Anyone wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to CHANS, 60 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011.

There will no formal service or visitation, just a private burial in the spring at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn.

Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.