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Donald Dubois Obituary

DUBOIS, Donald J. "Don"_Of North Reading, October 1. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine J. (Wagner). Father of Donna J. Bakas and her husband Mark of Georgetown, William W. Dubois and Thomas J. Dubois and his wife Carolyn of Methuen. Grandfather of Andrew, Matthew and David Bakas, Shannon, Kyle, Kathleen, Amy and Michael Dubois. Brother of William Dubois and his wife Helen and Mary Gleason and her husband Ernie all of NH. Funeral from the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28), NORTH READING, at Reading line, on Friday, October 5 at 9:30am. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte 62), North Reading at 10:30am. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday 4 thru 8 pm. Interment Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Don's memory to the Hospice of North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. Don was a member of the Knights of Columbus in North Reading, Lions Club in Reading and a Korean War Veteran US Army. (cotafuneralhomes.com) Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 3, 2007.

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Whilmina Fucci

October 5, 2007

Tom,Carolyn and Family We were sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please accept our condolences. Aunt Billie & Uncle John Fucci, Charleston S.C.

Jeff Haynes

October 4, 2007

Tom, Donna and Bill,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this very difficult time. I am very thankful for the time I spent with your Mom and Dad growing up. Since Tuesday, with memories of growing up in North Reading rushing through my head, I am reminded of the many times I'd find myself on your back porch engaged in deep conversations with your Mom and Dad. They both were among the most supportive and interested adults I knew as a kid. And although it has been almost 20 years since I last saw your Dad, I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing.

Joyce Fucci & family

October 4, 2007

Tom, Carolyn and family, our thoughts and prayers are will you all at this sad time.

Lori Spindler

October 4, 2007

Dear Billy, Donna and Tom,

Sorry to hear of your loss, your dad was a very nice person. I hope all of you are doing well.

Mike Casey

October 3, 2007

Mr. Dubois,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Stephen Snyder

October 3, 2007

To Don's family:
I was a supplier to Addison Wesley (Alpine Press) and Don was always a real professional, fair to all of us and was a real asset to AW.
I hope you know of the respect that Don earned throughout his career.
Stephen Snyder

Fred Shine

October 3, 2007

My Dear Dubois Family,
I graduated from Wilmington HS, in 1967, and my first job was at Addison Wesley Publishers, and your Dad was my first Boss, along with Dick Dietzel. I was just an entry level "mail boy," but it was a start and your Dad gave it to me. I loved that job and working for your Dad, he taught me to "focus," Set Goals, aim high, and go for it! I left AW in 1968 to fight in Vietnam. Your Dad, and others at AW, always remebered me (while I was there) and when I returned, they welcomed me, with open arms gave me my job back, only a better one, in the Computer Dept. Now, some 37 years later, I own a Direct Mail Company, and I never forgot about your Dad, and his spirt, and the things he taught me. Your Dad was a GREAT Mentor, friend, boss, and a fantastic person, whom I will never forget. My heartful condolences go to your family. I wanted to let you know, what a guiding light your Dad was to my career. May he rest in Peace!
Sincerely,
Frederick Shine, Pres.
Eagle Mail Company Inc.

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