Clarence "Tom" Dandurand

Clarence “Tom” Dandurand, 86 of St. Anne, IL completed his journey and joined the Lord on Monday, August 4, 2025 Tom was born August 12, 1938 in Bourbonnais, IL to Clarence and Marguerite (Abrassart) Dandurand. He graduated from St. Anne Community High School in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart Paulalee Stephenson on May 2, 1959 at the St. Anne Catholic Church in St. Anne, IL and she survives. Including his wife Paula, he is survived by a daughter, Katherine (Larry) Heim of West Frankfort, IL sons Luke (Gina) Dandurand of Mt. Dora, FL Mark (Sherry) Dandurand of House Springs, MO and John (Joy) Dandurand of St. Anne, IL He has 13 grand children, 21 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild. A sister Pat Brace, of St. Anne, IL a brother George Dandurand of Mt. Herman KY and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter Karen, parents, a brother Rudy Dandurand and a sister Linda Fawver. Tom was a longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church in St. Anne, IL where he spent many years volunteering with the Knights of Columbus holding multiple offices within the 3rd and 4th Degree. He was a farmer, worked at Gould Battery for 40 years. He has spent his 22 years of retirement driving cars for local dealers in the area. Tom was a star athlete in high school playing all sports, his favorite was track where he excelled, setting a record for running the mile in under 4 minutes in the school's history, a record he held for many years before the record was broken. After retiring he loved to work in his garden and tend to his flowers. He picked up the game of golf, spending his time playing a daily round of golf. His greatest accomplishment was a Hole-In-One at the Shamrock Golf Course. He was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan to the very end. GO Cubs, GO Bears!! Condolences can be offered one hour prior to the Funeral Mass that will be held Saturday August 23, 2025, at the Catholic Church in St. Anne IL at 11:00 a.m. Father Pete Jankowski will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude's or Wreaths Across America. A celebration of Tom's life will be held after the mass at the parish hall. We invite you to come in your Cubs or Bears shirts and share your favorite memories with the family.