W. Lebanon, New Hampshire
1919 - 2004
W. Lebanon, Maine - Roland Dubois, 85, of 23 Cat Fish Lane, died Friday
October 1, 2004 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover after a period of
failing health.
Roland was born in Somersworth, NH on August 29, 1919 and was the son of
Onezime and Laura (Lalibertie) Dubois. He was raised in Somersworth and was
a graduate of St. Martin Academy and Commercial School.
He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Army. He was a Staff Sgt.
with the 1st Company of the 304th Infantry Regiment. He was a part of the
European Theatre and was involved with campaigns in the Rhineland, Ardennes
and Central Europe with the final push all the way into Germany.
Roland was a TV repairman and was an owning partner of Dick and Roland
Television Sales and Service of Somersworth. After retiring from the
business with 20 years of service, He went to work at the Portsmouth Naval
Shipyard in Electronics Shop # 67 and stayed with the yard for 15 years.
Active in veteran’s affairs, He was a member of the American Legion Post 69
of Somersworth and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars of Somersworth. Roland was
also a member of the Eagles.
Roland was also a past member of the Somersworth City Council where he
served multi terms as a Ward 5 Councilman. He was also the first councilman
in the city to serve in the position as Mayor Pro-tem
He will always be remembered by his family as a devoted husband, a very
loving and patient Father and Grandfather. A man who could fix anything
both electrically and mechanically. He will be truly missed by those who
knew him.
Family members include his wife of 59 years, Mary Murphy of W. Lebanon,
Maine. Two Sons, Joseph Dubois and his wife Paula of S. Berwick, Maine,
John “Jack” Dubois of Somersworth, NH and Thomas “Tom” Dubois of Dover. Two
daughters, Marian Perreault and her husband Marc of Milton, NH and Nancy
Gilman and her husband Gary of Pittsfield, NH. He also leaves a brother
Raoul J. Dubois and a sister Mrs. Martin (Theresa) Grondin both of
Somersworth. 11 grand children, 6 great grand children, several cousins,
nephews and nieces. Roland was predeceased by a brother Odilon “Tibee”
Dubois, a sister Cecile Gagne and by his son Roland Gilbert Dubois who died
in 1966.
Calling hours at Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street, Somersworth, NH will
be on Sunday from 4 to 7pm. Veteran’s Services will be conducted in the
funeral home at 6:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Monday at 10:00am in Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Somersworth, NH.
Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Somersworth, NH The family
request that memorial contributions be made in his name to: Home Health
Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine 15 Industrial Park Road, Saco, Maine 04072
For additional information or to sign an online guestbook, please visit,
www.bernierfuneralhome.com
Dear Jos, Paula and family,
I was saddened to hear of your dad's passing. When you've been blessed for as long as we've been to have our parents with us, it sure must leave a void. May your joyful memories of him and your family ease your pain and sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences.
God Bless,
Gilly & Georgette Cartier
Gil Cartier
October 21, 2004 | Rochester, NH
To the Family of Roland Dubois:
Mr. Dubois did not know me but I knew him. I remember watching him at his street side work bench when Dick and Roland were at their Green Street location. I was in High School and I rmember thinking, I would love to know electronics like that man does and be able to do what he does. He was an inspiration to me even though it was not until age 40 that I pursued the interest he inspired as an electronic hobbyist. I don't think there is a time when...
Dick Gosselin
October 18, 2004 | South Portland, ME
Dear Mary & children:
Gerry and I would like to extend our thoughts of sympathy to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss. He was a "jack of all trades and master of many".
This is sent with our love to you and your family.
Kris Westerberg & Gerry Gilman
Kris Westerberg
October 05, 2004 | Pittsfield, NH
Dear Mary,Joe,Marian,Jackie and Nan
Our thoughts have been with all of you the past few days. It is so hard to be so far away, we wish we could give you our hugs. "Poppy" will always be remembered as a very special and loving person, a wonderful husband and one terrific father!
Bob and Carole Adams
October 05, 2004 | Cape Coral, FL
Mrs. Dubois, Joey, Marianne, Tommy, Jackie and Nancy,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all.
Robert Camire
October 05, 2004 | Baltimore, MD
Dear Mary..Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Both you and Roland were such wonderful friends to Nana over the years, and I'll always have fond thoughts of you including me as part of the "family" at camp. Love & hugs to all of you .. Marian, Joey, Jackie, Tommy and Nancy.
Bernie Jelley
Bernie & Bob Jelley
October 04, 2004 | Leesburg, FL
To Mrs. Dubois, Joe, Marian, Jack, Nancy and Tom:
I just learned of the sad news. I want to send you all my deepest and sincere sympathy. I always thought of Roland as the original "Tinkerer". Someone who could fix anything. A real problem solver. But more than that he was an an inventor and innovator. He sure enjoyed his tools and work shop. But I will always remember him has kind and genereous to me when I was a little kid growing up. He, along with all of you, make my...
Larry Kelley
October 04, 2004 | Delmar, NY
We would like to express or deepest sympathy to Mark and Marion. They are dear friends and our hearts and thoughts go out to them.
Paul & Wendy Rowe
October 04, 2004 | Dover, NH
Your influence on my life, Poppy, has made me a better person. I am so glad you were in my life! Sincere sympathies to the rest of the family, especially you, Mary! My love and prayers are with you all!
Dolores Gilman
October 03, 2004 | Pittsfield, NH
