TERRI LYN DUPONT

(née PRYSTUPA)

August 13, 1969 – August 23, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce that Terri Dupont passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the age of 53 years.

 

She is survived by her children Austin Dupont (Lisa), Ayric Dupont, and Tiki Russell; her parents Eugene and Mavis Prystupa; her sisters Shelly Ross (Jon), and Trina Tully (Calvin); nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Austin & Tia Ross, Taylore Tully, Clayton and Callie Roy, and great-nephews Colton Roy and Milo Ross.  She was predeceased by her twin sister Traci Roy, only 22 months earlier.

 

Terri was born on August 13, 1969 at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg Manitoba.  She grew up on her parent’s dairy farm in Woodlands, Manitoba.  It was there she found her love of horses.  Terri became pretty successful at youth barrel racing and attended many horse shows and competitions.  Terri also loved her baseball, where she played back catcher for many years.  She received many trophies and MVP awards, and successfully contributed to her team winning the provincials.

 

Terri studied to become a counsellor.  She worked at the women’s shelter and the Pelican School in Sioux Lookout, Ontario.  She also worked at the women’s jail and women’s shelter in Portage la Prairie Manitoba.  Terri quit her job to become a stay-at-home mom when Austin was born.  She was very artistic and held craft classes in her home for a few years.  Terri was always social butterfly who enjoyed cooking and entertaining friends.

 

Terri's family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by watching the photo-biography above. Please, also consider sharing your own photos, memories, and stories by making use of the comment section on this page.

 

Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.