Col. Bernard F. DuPaul, Jr., 63, of Hempstead, NY, on September 25, 2007 at home after a long illness with his loving wife, Jeanette Kilmer-DuPaul of 18 years by his side. Born in Springfield, MA, June 25, 1944. Son of the late Freda B. and Bernard F. DuPaul, Sr. of Paxton, MA.

     He is survived by his daughter, Lanee (Christopher) Doherty of Woburn, MA; and four sons: Eric (Michelle) DuPaul of Wilmington, MA, Garrett DuPaul (Allyson) of Lyman, ME, Eric Kilmer (Sara) of New Mexico, and Max Kilmer (Karen) of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Linda M. (David) Taylor of Sterling, MA; three brothers: Donald F. (Patricia) DuPaul of Londonderry, NH, Jeffrey B. (Laurie) of Kennebunkport, ME, Robert (Scott) (Tracie) DuPaul of N. Waterboro, ME; 13 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his beloved lab, Saudie.

     He proudly served 35 years in the U.S. Army as a Medical Service Corp Officer. He was known as a "Soldier's Soldier". After retirement, he was a Financial Planner with New England Financial (DuPaul Associates). Important in his life were his family, his friends, soldiers, and his special Christmas Elves. He was most remembered by those who knew and loved him for his "killer" smile.

     Visiting hours will be held 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, September 28, at the Barnes-Sorrentino Funeral Home, 539 Hempstead Avenue, W. Hempstead, Long Island. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 29 at Fort Totten, Queens, NY. Call for time (516) 481-8870. Interment will be held at a later time. Visit Newsday.com for Internet condolences. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256.