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Robert V. Duby, Jr. 1953 - 2012 SOUTH LEE Robert Vincent Duby, Jr., 58, of Pine Street, South Lee, died Saturday morning at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield May 19, 1953, son of Robert V. and Margaret Ellen Talbot Duby, he attended local schools and was a 1972 graduate of Lee High School. Mr. Duby served in the Navy from 1974 until being honorably discharged on April 29th, 1976, much of that time aboard the USS Connole. He was employed over the years by his father as a plumber's assistant and also worked with various landscaping companies in the area. Bob enjoyed fishing and hunting, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, snowmobiling, playing cards, spending time with family and friends, and rooting for the New Orleans Saints. He is survived by his soul-mate, Joni Macdonald of Lee; sisters, Leah Duby Stanford of Lee, Patricia Dedrick and husband Dale of South Lee, and Christine Duby of Kenai, Alaska; brothers, Joseph Duby and Dawn of Ashley Falls and Gary Duby and wife Merri of Kenai; his nieces, Andrienne and Kelly Dedrick, and many other nieces and nephews in Alaska and California as well as several great-nieces and nephews. His family has lost their beloved brother and Pooh Bear. Always up for a road trip, he was a free spirit who loved to laugh and had the unique ability to make others laugh. His gregarious voice and vibrant presence will be remembered by all who knew him. MEMORIAL NOTICE: A service of remembrance honoring the life of Robert V. Duby, Jr. of South Lee will be celebrated Thursday, April 12th, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME in Lenox by the Rev. Richard Hayes. Calling hours at the funeral home will be April 12th from 4 p.m. until the time of the service, followed by a celebration of his life at Greenock Country Club in Lee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240, to help defray funeral expenses.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 3, 2012.

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Leah Duby

April 30, 2012

You are my Big Brother, you are deeply missed, you were deeply loved by many. You still live on the hill, I feel you each and every time I am going up or down. I see you in the sky, I feel you in the breeze. You have taught me what to do and what not to do. Your life and lessons will never be forgotten, Love you

Christine Duby

April 29, 2012

You will never be forgotten my brother!!!I think of you each and everyday!!! Hug mom & dad for me!! I love you forever! YOUR SISTER

Susanne Stratton

April 26, 2012

I met Bob back in 1977, while attending College in Lenox, MA. He was funny, active and a blast to be around. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. May he be blessed with the Lord's presence at this time.

Mark Babbitt

April 23, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Duby family. I was lucky enough to be considered his friend and we shared many laughs and some crazy times together. Although misunderstood by some, and he could make an imposing presence, he really was a kind person at heart. Bob, you left an indelible mark in this world, God has his hands full now!!

CARA-DONNA CAPONIGRO

April 18, 2012

HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FREINDS OF BOBBY! HE ACTED AS A BIG BROTHER TO ME OVER THE MANY YEARS I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING HIS FRIEND! HE IS GREATLY LOVED AND MISSED!

Paul Abbott

April 15, 2012

To Pat Leah and Christine and all of Bobs family.
My condolences on the loss of Bob, he will be missed by all, his spirited ways will be remembered always. May he ride on angles wings spreading the Love and friendship he did so well.

marc lavalette

April 13, 2012

my heart goes out to the family.my ribs always hurt after being with him from the laughter.
they deffinatly broke the mold.i will miss him greatly.
he was a great guy and will always be in my heart.
marc lavalette

Karen Schoendube Allman

April 12, 2012

Thinking of Bobby Duby is sure to bring a smile! May your memories comfort you.

William Basinait

April 12, 2012

To the Duby Family, sorry for your loss.

Michael Morawiec

April 12, 2012

To the Duby Family,
My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy on the recent passing of Bobby. My youthful memories of our time together will stay with me forever. Safe journeys my old friend.

Dona Segalla

April 11, 2012

Joni,
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Bobby. My thoughts are with you
and his family at this time.

April 10, 2012

To all of Bob's family and friends, please accept our condolences for your loss. We've lost a great friend and brother.

Norene & Bob Malumphy

Marie Young

April 10, 2012

I don't have to even tell you how much we love and will miss you Duber! Pat, Dale, Kelly, Billy, Jazzy, and Wally my heart goes out to you all!!!
Eternally yours Mousey

April 10, 2012

Joannie, Pat and the entire Duby family,

My deepest sympathy to all of you. Dube was one of a kind!! Godspeed good friend and thanks for the memories.

Kathy "Holes" Holian

Kathy Naventi-Brown

April 10, 2012

Leah, Pat and families:
Our deepest symapthy on the loss of your brother. Bobby was tuly one of a kind and knowing him was a privilege. We will remember his laugh forever!
Warmly, Kathy and Marty Brown

Kim Sullivan Burton

April 7, 2012

To the Duby Family my heart goes out to all of you! I loved him! I will miss him. I will always remember the south lee days as kids! He was one of a kind!! Keep all your memories of him close to your heart! Kim Sullivan Burton

coty

April 7, 2012

u will be missed dube
love from kiley & sheryl coty sr

Paul " Woody" Haywood Jr.

April 6, 2012

Leah,Patty,Joni,and Entire Duby Family,
I was deeply saddened upon the news of Bobby's passing and took time to reflect on the numerous occasions in which we shared.
Bobby was a great person with a special talent to make the people around him feel appreciated and could put a positive spin on any situation.
I shared an apartment with Dube in Lawton,Oklahoma back in the late 70's in which we worked together at Brown & Root, building a Goodyear Tire Plant as Pipefitters.It was a pleasure to live and work with Dube.All of his friends and co-workers in Lawton loved Dube because of his energy and his high level of concern for the people around him.
Bobby's with some old friends and family now and I,m sure they welcomed him with open arms,just as they did here.He was a very well liked individual with special qualities that can't be duplicated.Dube was one of a kind, and his Legacy will live on forever. God Bless. and
" Thanks for the Memories "

Don McDonough

April 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Duby family at this very difficult time. Bobby was one of the orginal South Lee boys, the rest of you know who you are. I for one will miss Dub very much and think of him often, he was definately one of a kind. RIP brother! We'll laugh again one day.

Amy Huggins Clark

April 5, 2012

To the entire Duby family and Joni, Deepest condolences going out to you. Bob will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Dube. <3

Beverly Allen

April 5, 2012

To the Duby Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Bob was a sweet, funny guy, with a great laugh and he will be deeply missed.

April 5, 2012

To the entire Duby family and friends espically Joaanie our deepest regrets on Bob's passing. I will always remember the smiles & laughter that seemed to come whenever he was around !!I'll Never forget the midnight ice fishing on Goose with Bob, Norton(Denny Whalen) !!A whole lotta laughs.RIP Dube you were a Good Man !!! Mary & Eddie Rossi Lee,Mass.

Jessica Gilliam

April 4, 2012

Bob was the first one to the welcome me to the neighborhood. Then he kept turning up and became the second, third, fourth and fifth to welcome me too. I would always look forward to seeing him rambling about and ready to share local history or a good conversation or just a good laugh. I'll miss him and all the conversations we never got to have. My prayers are with all those he's left behind.

nadean earl

April 4, 2012

to the duby family,i am sorry to here what happened ,my prayers are with you all

TINA EARL

April 4, 2012

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE DUBY FAMILY,I WILL MISS SEEING BOBBY IN S.LEE,HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ALWAY WAVED OR SAID HI.HE WAS FUN TO BE AROUND,AND TO HEAR HIM LAUGH WAS THE GREATEST,I'LL NEVER FORGET DUBY HE WAS A GREAT GUY.I'LL MISS YOU!!

Pete Elliott

April 4, 2012

He lit up a room no matter how big. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Mary ellen Phair

April 4, 2012

My thoughts are with all of you, bob was a great friend to me,we had some fun times,he knew how to make me laugh..I will miss him,lee won't be the same without him....

Donna Rotondo

April 4, 2012

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. It was such a shock! I have so many memories of him from the past. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. He will be sadly missed.

Leslie Haywood-Ceanga

April 4, 2012

Bobby was a true original. Though I did not know him well, he had a way of brightening any day with his friendly manner and contagious laugh. Godspeed Duby.

Jo (Jo Ann Richard) Brazee

April 4, 2012

I am so saddened by the passing of Bobby, and I send my most sincere condolences to the Duby family. Although I haven't seen Bobby in 40 years, I have often and affectionately thought of him throughout all of those years! With a heavy heart...'till we meet again...Peace and Love,

Jimmy Sullivan

April 4, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jim Marilyn Delaney

April 4, 2012

we are all so saddened to hear of Bob,s passing. He was a fixture at our house in his teens He will be4 greatly missed.
The Delaney Family from Becket

RileyC Willis

April 4, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brian and Pam (Stohr) Whitman

April 4, 2012

To Joni, Leah, Pat, and the rest of the family,
We are all so much richer from having known Bobby. He may have left us, but not without stitching wonderful, rich, and funny memories of him on our hearts - proof seen on facebook! His laughter will echo in our hearts forever. May God comfort you and bring you peace. ?

Denise

April 4, 2012

To the Duby Family,
Don't know what words to say except I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way. Dube was a great person, always smilin', ready to lend a helping hand, or shoulder, when needed. He will be missed. I have said a prayer, and asked my sister Katy to take good care of him up yonder.

Steve Koloski

April 3, 2012

To the Duby family:
I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I remember the days spent at Lee Lanes when we were kids, we had lots of laughs. Bob was a good man!

Laura Williamson Shaffer

April 3, 2012

To the Duby family
I am sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a fun guy. I went to school with him and have fond memories of him especially the early years in Mrs. Anderson's class.

Darlene Baczek

April 3, 2012

Rough & tough on the outside but Dube was a very kindhearted, sincere, amazing guy!

No wonder ever had to guess if he was around.....if he was - everyone knew it when he made his grand entrance....he made sure of that!!! He wasn't just the life of the party but he also brought life to the party.

He had not a mean bone in his body. Always the first person to help you out but then make fun of you afterwards. He had a gift of always making people laugh by his quick wit and overall personality. Always laughing, having fun and giving someone a hard time about something!!

To the Duby family - find comfort knowing that Dube touched so many lives. He will be missed but never forgotten. The memories that we all have will live on forever.

RIP my friend!

Bobby Therrien

April 3, 2012

Iamverysorryaboutbobdhewasveryniceguy@leebowlinglanesyouwillverymissedaroundthetownoflee.p.pleasebobmaygodrestinpiecebuddybob.

KEVIN HONIKER

April 3, 2012

catch you on the future ride.duby you were a blast and such a funny guy to hang with.the phone photos were great my man haha.everyone is going to miss you.you pickle hill guy.....

Rich Wells

April 3, 2012

Leah and Pat, I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a good man who always was their to lend a hand or bring a smile to your face. I will hold on to the memories of the good times we had. God Bless

Bill DelSoldato

April 3, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

KAY& ARNOLD PRATT

April 3, 2012

OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE WHOLE DUBY FAMILY BOBBY WILL ALLWAYS BE REMEBERED IN OUR HEARTS AS AGOODFRIEND AND A GOOD GUY WHO WUOLD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU

Kathy Poll Isely

April 3, 2012

If laughter is the best medicine, Bobby left us with the greatest gift. May our memories of Bobby keep the smiles coming. Barbara Poll and family send our love, thoughts and prayers to you Leah and Patti through this very difficult time.

Richard (Dick) Belcher

April 3, 2012

My heart felt prayers go out to the Duby/Talbot families in this sorrowful time.

linda&gillie moore

April 3, 2012

Bobby will always be remembered in our hearts as a good friend and for me i will always remember him on my school bus so many years ago.our prayers go out to the family.

teri moro

April 3, 2012

Godspeed my friend..thank you for the memories..from wrestling, to the luau hale,riding,cocktails, and all our chats when i lost my loved ones.Your loving kind heart is at rest but your spirit will remain in many. my prayers are with your family....

adrienne dedrick

April 3, 2012

Uncle Bobby...not a day goes by that the kids and myself don't think of you, we love you and are missing you greatly, love Monk

tom--linda cahalan

April 3, 2012

to the duby family...very sorry to hear about bobby.he was a good guy.

Cindy Capitanio Decker

April 3, 2012

Pat and Leah,

I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I have lots of good memory's about Bob when I lived in South Lee. And even in later years. Bob always had a great smile and always said nice things to me. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrick Toomey

April 3, 2012

My condolences to the Duby family and friends, Bob was definitely one of a kind and touched many people with his unique personality and humor, he will be missed by all of us. He did leave us all with some great memories to share. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Patrick Toomey

Dale Clark

April 3, 2012

To the Duby family. Sorry to hear about Bobby. Going to miss him. May he RIP.

colin cadorette

April 3, 2012

bob was a great guy he always had a smile on his face and always was making people laugh.he will be missed by all that knew him,and loved him.I will miss him and his roaring laugh. i am so sorry for the duby family its never easy losing some one especially so young in life that makes it all the more heart breaking of a loss.he will be missed and remembered by a great deal of people.

April 3, 2012

Dear Pat, Leah and families, Although i didn't get to know Bobby very well, i do however know you all, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that i am a phone call away! You are in my thoughts and prayers! I love you all! Sandy Castronova Parker

Mal Eckert

April 3, 2012

Condolences to the Duby family. "Dube" was truly one of a kind!

Karen Camp Zigmand

April 3, 2012

To Joe, Dawn and the family,
Iam so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a lot of fun and will be remembered fondly. If you guys need anything please know that I will always be here. Love Karen, Keith, Kayla and Kirsten

Bernadette Williams

April 3, 2012

To the Duby Family.
I am so very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I have many fond memories of him and will cherish our friendship. He was a good hearted person and will be greatly missed.

Ted Biernacki

April 3, 2012

RIP "Dub" !!

Linda Rathbun

April 3, 2012

To the Duby family:
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. We
grew up together and we all bowled together. Bobby will be missed.

Anna Pellegrini

April 3, 2012

To The Duby family and Joni-
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of "Dub", he was a great guy, He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.

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