Timothy John Duprey

ORANGE – Timothy John Duprey, 50, of Kimberly Lane, died unexpectedly at home on Friday morning, February 27, 2015.
Born November 15, 1964 in Montpelier, he was the son of Wilfred R. and Pauline (Little) Duprey and had attended elementary school in Montpelier and high school in Deland, Florida. He then went on to attend and earn a degree from the American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona, Florida.
Timothy owned and operated Duprey Performance Engines and traveled the United States as a chief mechanic and owner on the American Motorcycle Association racing circuit where he was well known for his high quality engines. He later moved back to Vermont and was still an active motorcycle mechanic.
Along with motorcycle racing, he also truly enjoyed time spent with his nieces and nephews.
Survivors include two sisters; Dorothy Barr and her husband, Gary, of North Carolina and Mary Dysinger and her husband, Richard, of Philadelphia, PA, three brothers; Paul Duprey of Orange, Robert Duprey of Northfield, and David Duprey and his wife, Susan, of Washington, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and a sister-in-law Kathy Duprey.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Humane Society of Central Vermont, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601-0687. For memorial guestbook visit www.HookerWhitcomb.com