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Celebrating the life of

Captain Brian DuFour

October 20, 1948 - October 27, 2016

Captain Brian DuFour

Dennis Brian Dufour, 68, died Thursday morning, October 27, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center.

Born in Nairobi Kenya, he was the son of the late Lt. Herbert and Grace Dufour of South Hampton, England.

Brian was a former British Merchant Naval Officer and established Dufour & Associates Marine Surveying in 1997.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, Trisha Dufour, and is survived by his step-daughter, Jessica Edenfield Smith, a granddaughter, Allison Smith, and several nieces and nephews.

He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.  Services will be held on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:00 am at St. John’s, with a reception following in the Green Meldrim House.

Remembrances may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church at One West Macon St, Savannah Ga 31401.

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I wasn't able to say goodbye nobody told us you had passed away, and while I haven't seen you since Mum's death, you were always in our thoughts. Now you are with Trisha, and I hope Mum and Dad are pleased to be reunited with their son. Love you and always will, your big sister Sue xx

- Pearce (nee Dufour), Southampton, UK

Jessica, We spoke on the phone briefly today and once again my deepest condolences for your loss. I will be praying for GOD'S peace to comfort you in this time of sadness. Brian and I worked together on many inspections for ZIM Lines and he was always ready with a joke and always a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Dear Brian.

- Phyllis Dailey, Virginia Beach, va

We are saddened by the news of Brian and we send our deepest condolences. Brian was a wonderful human being who our Hopey loved and adored as well as his beloved wife, Trisha and her family. We pray you find comfort and strength in the days ahead and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Jessica, Allison & family. With love and sympathy, Holly Hale, Frank de Vries, Megan Pappas, Carolyn Merritt & Melissa Boye

- Holly Hale, Savannah,

Whose Cockney accent and humor will be missed, who reserved his energies for those activities where they might be the most beneficial to others, who can now lie together again with Trish who he so dearly missed.

- Gilbreaths, Savannah, GA

Thank you Brian for being there for me and my family when I was growing up. Words cannot express what you mean to all of us. We love you, and we will miss your "funny accent" and cheerful demeanor.

- Jennifer Tootle Screen , Waynesboro , Virginia

Love you Limey! Loved your laugh and your kindness. You gave me support when I most needed it, and I'll always remember you and be grateful. Bless you, Sha

- Sha Dishong, Savannah, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers daily.

- Cathy, Savannah, Ga

I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace, God Bless. From a fellow reader at St. John's

- Capt. Jake Ross, USN (Ret.), Savannah, Ga

I wasn't able to say goodbye nobody told us you had passed away, and while I haven't seen you since Mum's death, you were always in our thoughts. Now you are with Trisha, and I hope Mum and Dad are pleased to be reunited with their son. Love you and always will, your big sister Sue xx

- Pearce (nee Dufour), Southampton, UK

Jessica, We spoke on the phone briefly today and once again my deepest condolences for your loss. I will be praying for GOD'S peace to comfort you in this time of sadness. Brian and I worked together on many inspections for ZIM Lines and he was always ready with a joke and always a pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Dear Brian.

- Phyllis Dailey, Virginia Beach, va

We are saddened by the news of Brian and we send our deepest condolences. Brian was a wonderful human being who our Hopey loved and adored as well as his beloved wife, Trisha and her family. We pray you find comfort and strength in the days ahead and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all - Jessica, Allison & family. With love and sympathy, Holly Hale, Frank de Vries, Megan Pappas, Carolyn Merritt & Melissa Boye

- Holly Hale, Savannah,

Whose Cockney accent and humor will be missed, who reserved his energies for those activities where they might be the most beneficial to others, who can now lie together again with Trish who he so dearly missed.

- Gilbreaths, Savannah, GA

Thank you Brian for being there for me and my family when I was growing up. Words cannot express what you mean to all of us. We love you, and we will miss your "funny accent" and cheerful demeanor.

- Jennifer Tootle Screen , Waynesboro , Virginia

Love you Limey! Loved your laugh and your kindness. You gave me support when I most needed it, and I'll always remember you and be grateful. Bless you, Sha

- Sha Dishong, Savannah, GA

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you in my prayers daily.

- Cathy, Savannah, Ga

I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace, God Bless. From a fellow reader at St. John's

- Capt. Jake Ross, USN (Ret.), Savannah, Ga

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200