Gerard Louis Dumeny

Gerard Louis "Yankee" Dumeny, age 80, of Sherwood, AR passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2010 in North Little Rock, Ark. He was born in New Sharon, Maine on June 11, 1930 to Walter Joseph and Mary Cecelia Bingham Dumeny. Gerard was preceded in death by his parents, his two daughters Cheryl Ann Dumeny and Cecelia Buck; in addition to his two brothers; Tommy and Walter Dumeny. He was survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Gracie Thornton Dumeny; two sons, Randall L Dumeny (Pamela), of El Paso, Ark.; Joseph G. Dumeny (Debbie), of Cabot, Ark.; one daughter, Sharon Auffet (Mike), of Grapevine, Texas; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Kolreg of Enfield, Conn.; and four brothers, John (Jan) Dumeny of Winterhaven, Fla., Marvin Dumeny of Florida, Melvin (Judy) Dumeny of Enfield, Conn., and Roger (Lou) Dumeny of Enfield Conn.; in addition to his loving dog, Drake. Gerard worked with the Arkansas Highway Department for 37 years and also worked as a volunteer fireman with the Sylvan Hills Fire Department for over 30 years. When he wasn't working you could always find Gerard creating something special while enjoying his woodworking hobby. Gerard was also an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, North Little Rock, officiated by Father James P. West. Interment will follow the service at Rest Hills Memorial Park, North Little Rock. Visitation will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501-791-7400), 5509 J.F.K. Blvd, North Little Rock from 6 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010. A Rosary Service will follow at 7 p.m. in the Roller-Owens Chapel. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.