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Robert DuBois Obituary

Robert E. DuBois Brockton Robert E. "Duke" DuBois, 75, died on Dec. 21 with family by his side. The beloved husband of Diane (Carrell) DuBois and the son of the late George and Alba DuBois, he was the loving father to Kimberly DuBois-MacLennan and her husband Robert MacLennan of Easton, City Councilor Michelle DuBois and her husband Adam Swinson, State Trooper Robert DuBois Jr. and his wife Tracy and Scott DuBois, all of Brockton; devoted grandfather of Kyle and Blake MacLennan and Bella DuBois; brother of George DuBois of Weymouth and Jack DuBois of Napa, Calif. A lifelong resident of Brockton, Robert was a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea and employed by Brockton Parks Department for over 30 years, retiring as a supervisor of groundskeeping. He had served as a board member at Conte Memorial Club, loved the beach and was an avid gardener. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Casimir Church and burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

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Published by The Enterprise on Dec. 23, 2007.

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Tina Jones

January 9, 2008

Michelle, I just heard about the loss of your Dad. I am so very sorry to hear the bad news. May your family find peace with each passing day. Take care!

Gail (Taylor) Kubek

January 4, 2008

Michelle,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I wasn't able to attend as I lost my mother-in-law at the same time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gail & Paul Kubek & family

Myriam Lom

January 1, 2008

Diane;
I'm sorry to hear about Bob, my prayers are with you and your family, God will give you strenghth to pass this hard times.
Love always Myriam

Maryann Calnan

December 27, 2007

Dear Diane,
Our thoughts, especially our prayers, are with you and your family. May our Savior give you strength and inner peace. Your own strong, exemplary faith will sustain you all. Love, Maryann and Richard

Betty Lucier Ward 6 Resident

December 24, 2007

Michelle
Sorry to hear you lost your Dad, May he rest in Peace. Another "Guardian Angel" above

Mike Casey

December 23, 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 in the USAF during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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