Ronald Paul DuBois

Somersworth - Ronald Paul DuBois 68, of 54 Franklin Street died Feb.21, 2005 at home with his family at his side. Ronnie passed away to a life without pain. After fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer

He was born in Rochester NH on May 24, 1936, the son of Aurel and Pauline (Jacques) DuBois. He had been a resident of Somersworth all of his life. Ronald went to St. Martins Academy, then to Sherbrook Canada then returning to Somersworth High School.

He served with the USMC from 1953-1956. Returning to the states after fourteen months in Japan he married his wife Lorraine. Together they had five children.

He continued his military service with the Naval Reserves in Portsmouth NH retiring with 20 years of service

Ronald worked with his father at City Burner, Patterson Construction and Fortier & Son Oil Company all of Somersworth, NH. He also was employed for a time with Prime Tanning, Berwick, Me and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was a man who wore many hats, Husband, Father, Grandfather, great-grandfather, Brother, Son, Uncle and Friend, oil burner tech, plumber and carpenter.

He was very active in Boy Scouts Troop 195 in the 1970’s, Also the American Legion Post 69 in Somersworth NH, VFW 4485 of Somersworth NH, The DAV of Portsmouth NH Chapter No. 4. He was also the Dog Officer for the City of Somersworth in 1969. Also belonged to the Civil Defense Auxiliary Police in Somersworth NH.

He also took pride in his back yard working on keeping his lawn groomed and planting flowers. Cutting, splitting and stacking wood.

He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Lorraine (Letourneau) DuBois of Somersworth NH Two daughters Cheryl (DuBois) Saucier and fiancé Bruce Plante of Berwick Me, Vickie (DuBois) Bedard and husband Alain of Deerfield NH. Three sons, Paul DuBois and fiancé Donna of Florida, Tim DuBois and Yvonne of Berwick Me, Robert DuBois and wife Sandra of Dover NH. Grandchildren: JR Saucier & Darcy of Berwick Me, Nicole Saucier & Dean of Hollis Me, Eric DuBois and wife Michelle from Dover NH. Sara Lamoureux and husband Jake from Gonic, NH, Billy Gagnon and wife Jessica of North Carolina. Shaine DuBois from Dover NH, Lindsay DuBois and Nate of Dover NH, Britney DuBois of Berwick Me, Jesse and Cameron Bedard of Deerfield NH, Devon, Jordon, Kyle, and Brandi DuBois all of Dover NH. Step grandchildren Joshua Rich & Ashley Thibeault of Florida. Reggie Belyea of Dover NH, Abi Hills of Somersworth NH, and Breanna Hanson of Rochester, NH. Four great granddaughters Emma Readio of Dover NH, Caitlyn DuBois of Dover NH, Bryanna Saucier of Berwick ME, and Hope Gagnon of North Carolina. He also has two more great-grandchildren coming in October. He also leaves behind three sisters, June Deroches of Florida, Elaine Roy of Milton NH, and Nola Messier and husband Joe of Somersworth NH. He has many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

He made many friends with his nurses and doctors. The family would like to give a special Thank you to the VA Hospital’s in Manchester, NH and Massachusetts’ and the Visiting Nurses Association, Rochester, NH.

Calling hours at Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street Somersworth, NH will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Combined Veteran Services will be conducted in the funeral home at 7:30pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00am in St. Martin Catholic Church, West High and Maple Street with Rev. Aaron Pfaff, Pastor as celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Somersworth. It was Ronald’s request that there be no flowers and that memorial contributions be made in his name to his wife. Lorraine DuBois 54 Franklin Street, Somersworth, NH 03867.

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