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DuBOIS, James A.
James A. DuBois, 62, of Tolland, MA, beloved husband of Sharon Ann (Rose) DuBois, passed away peacefully on Friday (August 17, 2012) at his home surrounded by his loving family and his dearest friends. He was born September 23, 1949 in Hartford to the late John J. and Mary E. (Burridge) DuBois. Jim grew up in Granby, attending Granby Memorial High School and had lived for several years in Northern Maine, CA and eventually settling in Tolland in 1982. A mason by trade, Jim owned and operated Jim DuBois & Sons Custom Masonry where he passed on his talents to his sons. He loved to restore old cars and raised beef cattle on Sweetwater Farm. In addition to his wife Sharon he is survived by his sons, James W. DuBois and his fiancée, Melissa of Tolland, MA, Mason DuBois of Tolland, MA; daughters, Tracy Forsyth and her husband Todd of West Granby, Nicole DuBois of California, Margaret DuBois-Putnam and her husband Matt of Granville, MA; five brothers, Robert E. DuBois, John J. DuBois, Edward F. DuBois, Kenneth W. DuBois, and Stephen M. DuBois; sister, Ann L. DuBois; as well as seven grandchildren, Brandy Noviasky, Paige and Kyle Forsyth, Logan and Cadance DuBois, Dylan and Wesley Putnam; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 7 p.m. at the Hayes-Huling & Carmon Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook St., Granby. His family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Alice, Suzanne and Barb Thompson
September 3, 2012
Anne and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have so many happy memories of growing up on Sawmill and Pond Lane. The Thompsons
Helen and Rich Ravagli
August 28, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of Jimmys' passing. I'm his aunt Helen(DuBois)Ravagli and I hadn't seen him in many years. I'm sorry I didn't see him when he was grown up as I was told he was quite a mason and a fine person.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Braem DeLisle
August 25, 2012
I will always remember Jimmie with fondness. He always approached the world with a twinkle in his eye and a sense of mischief when he we were in school together. I was lucky to see him again at our 25th high school reunion. He had not changed! I know his family and current friends will miss him. My sincere condolences go out to you.
Jeff Walker
August 24, 2012
I've know Jim for roughly 30 years. He did the masonry work on my building projects for about a ten year span. He was a true artisan at his craft of which he took great pride.His sense of humor was second to none and was an expert in assigning nick names to people.I remember on more than one occasion trying to complete the lyrics to the Working Man Blues at the State Line,don't think we ever did.I wasn't able to attend his service but want to extend my regrets to his family of whom I know many members. On a final note, Jim if your listening please leave a piece of tape on the lock of the pearly gates for me!
Frank White
August 24, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family. Jimmy and I raised a small amount of hell way back when and managed to survive it. He had a life and a family we all can envy.
Hilary (Kniffin) Arleth
August 23, 2012
Sharon , I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jim when we were in H S. because I worked in Granby and we all hung out. He was always funny and fun! I am so sorry that you have had to suffer this loss, but I hope that all your precious memories and your beautiful family will bring you love and comfort in the days ahead. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
Mike Buckland
August 23, 2012
Sharon and entire Dubois family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences to the passing of Jim. I have alot of great memories of times spent with Jim. My thoughts are with you all.
Susan Yates (Martin)
August 23, 2012
To the Dubois Family...all my best thoughts and prayers for your loss.
Charlie Perry
August 22, 2012
May God continue to bless the DuBois family.
Buck and Holly Buckland
August 22, 2012
Sharon and Family: We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Rod Gilbert
August 22, 2012
You will be missed by many and will always be in our thoughts. Your family we will keep in our prayers.
Debbie (Newton) McKeon
August 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss but I am also sure you and your family have many wonderful and funny memories. Just by knowing Jim through High School he made school interesting!! Great sense of humor and a very caring person that you instantly liked. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, he was always an upstanding person
Danni & Kevin Fitzgerald
August 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Valerie and Joseph Searles
August 21, 2012
Your family will be in our prayers
Gene caruso
August 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Jeanne McMillan
August 21, 2012
To Sharon and all Jim's family and friends, my heart goes out to you at this sad time. I hope the closeness of loved ones is a comfort, as wonderful memories of joyful times together help you celebrate a life well lived.
Kathy Freese (GMHS '67)
August 21, 2012
To Sharon Ann and all of the family I send my condolences about Jimmy's passing. May God's comfort surround you all through this time of loss.
Ron and Sherry Castle
August 20, 2012
Tracy and family,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tom Fredo
August 20, 2012
I've known Jimmy for over 20 years. I've had many heartfelt conversations with him and many good laughs have been shared. I learned so much from him and very much appreciate his talent and creativity. It was always fun to see him on the job and raising his boys into his proud family business. A wonderful man will be missed by so many. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family.
Keith and Sandra Heinicke
August 20, 2012
Sharon and family
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We will remember Jim for his outgoing personality and zest for life. I personally will always remember how he'd kick our butts in horseshoes at the reunions. The man was a true artisan when it came to masonry. He will be missed.
chuck simmons
August 20, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Will always remember the great times I had with Jim and the boys with Tom C on the water striper fishing RIP Jim Chuck Simmons
Bruce and Janet Pratt
August 20, 2012
Jim was a fine man, husband, mason, and friend, and I can think of no better things to say about anyone. He should have charged me twice what he did when he built my fireplace based on the time it took, but in reality it took so long because we were laughing the entire time he was at the house. Some folks muddle through life in a sour mood, but Jim delighted,actually reveled in it, and was the only person I knew who liked to go to sleep before i did. He has left his mark on the world, and it is good and endearing.
Bruce and Janet Pratt
Arlie Meade
August 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family during this difficult time. He was a great man and may you cherish all the wonderful memories you have!!!
Sharon, Joan E and Lorraine Chubb
August 20, 2012
We are very sorry for your loss. May God continue to watch over you and your family in this time of need.
You Friends at Chubb. Sharon, Lorraine and Joan E.
Sharon Davis ( Chubb)
August 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Tom Sheedy
August 20, 2012
I briefly went to school with Jim & Ed. Ed was my friend in class but Jim was my age. (I repeted a year)Ed Jim & I went to see Walt Disney's The Shaggy Dog in Hartford. And I remember the old nash your mom drove. Lincoln Dairy comes to mind, School street and drawring car pictures are in my memory bank.Rest in peace my friend.
Laurie (DeGray) Michael
August 20, 2012
I'm sorry to hear this news. My condolenses to the DuBois family. They lived down the street from us many years ago. Ann and I were friends.
Pete
August 20, 2012
A man of solid loyalties, artistic workmanship and passionate humor, Jim will be sorely missed.
A library has been lost; and so we will carry, by rote, what we can.
Goodbye and godspeed, Jim.
Patti McDonald
August 20, 2012
Please know our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.We are thinking of your all, Tim and Patti
Patti Makaravitz-Oleksak
August 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
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