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Florence H. Dubois of Lowell, active in Marine Corps Auxiliary; 88 LOWELL Florence H. (Morris) Dubois, 88, a resident of the Belvidere section of Lowell, died Friday, July 4th, in Lowell, following a year long battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Albert H. Dubois who died 1988. Florence was born in Boston, and lived there until the death of her mother, Louise Morris. She was raised in Billerica by her late uncle and late aunt, John and Irene Morris, along with her cousins, Isabel, Janet, Marie, Eleanor, James and William. Florence received her education in the Billerica School system before moving to Lowell. She began her work career in Lowell at McGowan Educator Company, and later working as a waitress at George's, the Laurier, the Flamingo, and finally at Mt. Pleasant Golf Club. In addition, Florence was also active in the Marine Corps Auxiliary League during and after the Vietnam War, and also served as the local President. Florence is survived by a daughter, Heather A. Dubois of California; two sons, Dennis C. Dubois and his wife, Constance of Tyngsborough, and William H. Dubois and Cathleen A. Ribeck of Lowell; eight grandchildren, Jennifer L. Patterson and her husband, Greg of Dracut, William H. Dubois, Jr. and his wife, Lynn of Dracut, Michael C. Dubois and Mary A. Katsikas of Dracut, Catherine A. Dubois of Tyngsborough, Marc C. Dubois and his wife, Tabitha of Dedham, Edward A. Dubois and Matthew D. Dubois of Tyngsborough; three great-grandchildren, Lauren E. Dubois of Tyngsborough, Andrew J. Dubois of Dracut, and William H. Dubois III of Dracut. DUBOIS In Lowell, July 4, Florence H. (Morris) Dubois, of Lowell, wife of the late Albert H. Dubois. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 9:00 to 10:45 A.M., Wednesday morning. Her Funeral Service will follow at the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Unit #9, Lawrence, MA 01843. E-condolence/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 7, 2008.

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Tom O'Hare

July 7, 2008

Dennis and Billy,
I was very sorry to read about your mother in the Lowell Sun.
Seeing her name brought back fond memories of Stackpole Street, as well as Alder and Bartlett.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

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