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Bernard DuBois Obituary

Bernard Atchy DuBois, 88, of Bolton, the beloved husband of 64 years to Muriel Tessier DuBois died Friday, April 13, 2018. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Archie and Blandine (LaRose) DuBois. Bernard was a US Army Corporal, having been station in Austria. He was a long time member of Carpenters Local Union 43. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a supervisor in commercial construction, with New Field Construction and McGraph Davis Construction. He enjoyed 20 years of retirement in Key Largo, Florida, enjoying boating, sailing and fishing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Thomas DuBois and his wife Michelle of Bolton, with whom he made his home, and Jane Zopfi and her husband Paul of Virginia; his grandchildren Andrew DuBois, Danielle DuBois, Allison Taylor, and Amanda Zopfi, his great grandchild Mason Taylor and his sister Lorette Grimason of Willington. Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center Street Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. and following the service through 7:00 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 15, 2018.

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Aida Subois

April 16, 2018

What a good man he was. He will be truly missed. Rest In Peace..

Holly (Johnson) Nimirowski

April 15, 2018

Thank you Uncle Bernie for being an example of living life to the fullest. Our annual forth of July picnics at your house are an unmatched memory. Tom and Jane may you find comfort in all the wonderful memories.

Monique Pezic

April 15, 2018

I will miss my "Bernster" my "Buddy"! I will miss his smile and the twinkle in his eye when he was
joking about! Rest in Peace my friend! Monique

frank grimason

April 15, 2018

Bernie was a good brother.in law and a better friend.i will miss him

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