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Matthew Dubuc Obituary
He was born in Lowell, Sept. 24, 1999, the son of John and Sandra (Cohan) Dubuc of Hudson. He was a first-grade student at St. Louis School in Lowell.
He enjoyed shopping trips to Toys R Us and loved animals especially his dog, Courage.
Matthew was the Honorary Vice-President of the East End Club of Lowell. He belonged to the Lowell Youth Soccer Organization.
Matthew was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on September 2005 when the Boston Red Sox played the Toronto Blue Jays.
Matthew was a member of St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish, formerly St. Louis Church in Lowell.
Besides his loving parents, he is survived by two brothers, Christopher Dubuc, age 9, a third-grade student at St. Louis School and Zachary Dubuc, age 2, of Hudson; maternal grandparents, Richard and Charlene (Lafontaine) Cohan of Lowell; paternal grandparents, Arthur and Ruth (Martin) Dubuc of Lowell; and his godparents, Jenny Wasylak and William Dubuc, both of Dracut.
Matthew is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He also leaves many close friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Dubuc
Renee Albert
April 20, 2007
I am so very sorry to hear about Matty. I didn't know him personally, only from the entries I read on caringbridge. I am very sorry for your loss and will pray for Matty and your family.
Julie Dunderdale
April 15, 2007
Sandra, John & Family
I was very saddened when I learned today of your loss.
Your precious baby boy.
You are all in my prayers.
Rest in peace little Matty.
olivia kukulski 7B
April 9, 2007
dear dubuc family,
i wish you and your family the best sympathy of all. i also give you my hope, although i did not know matty i felt like i knew him in my heart. matty made me or help me be stronger and have hope for everyone who has cancer and have hope for everything. he also made me feel so inspired to write this guest book entery. i also cannot explain how i feel about matty and oyur family. i think that matty made the whole school stronger. "rest easy matty dubuc, heaven needed an angel and earth need a hero."
April 5, 2007
To the Dubuc Family,
May God grant you all strength , peace and love as you work through your grief.
Be good to one another and turn to each other for guidance and support.
I am so sorry that your son and brother left so soon.
Know that he is now one of heaven's brightest shining stars. Healed from all pain and suffering.
Merrimack NH
April 3, 2007
Angels are always with us. May your family stay strong and let Matt's wings flutter around you.
Brenda Dudevoir
April 2, 2007
Dear Dubuc Family,
As everyone before me has said I too am saddened by the loss of such a beautiful, sharp, spirited, young man, mature beyond his years. I am at a great loss for a very special little guy with an impish grin and enchanting smile. My thoughts were of him often and I was constantly viewing the site to see what he had been up to or how his day had gone. I will miss him and hope that he keeps leaving reminders that he is there taking care and watching out for each of you as each of you looked out and took care of him when he needed you. You are a wonderfully loving family thank you for allowing us in.
Anissa Parsons
March 31, 2007
Matty, fly high sweet angel, fly high! You gave so much to this world. You touched so many in your short life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching and showing others to live life to the fullest. I can't even fathom what incredible things you'll do up there in heaven. Watch over your family.
Sandy, Johnny, Chris and Zach - my heart aches for you as you begin this new journey. Hold each other close and ALWAYS talk about Matty. You have to be so proud of your 3 boys. Your family continues to amaze me by your strength, courage and grace. We will see Matty again and oh what a reunion that will be!
Chris - how special it must be to know that Matty's last words were to you. What an incredible big brother you are.
God bless and always BELIEVING, Anissa
Cathy Firestone
March 30, 2007
Sandy,John,and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your son. May God bless you. Know that Matty is in heaven watching over all of you.
Cathy Firestone
March 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 30, 2007
Matty,
You were a hero to all that knew you and didn't, like me. You will be greatly missed.
Maryjo Finn-Ryan
March 30, 2007
To The Dubuc and Cohan Families,
What a joy Matt must have been,what a loss to all of you.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the difficult days ahead. In Sympathy and Friendship
Maryjo Finn-Ryan
March 29, 2007
My daughter attended St. Louis and was saddened deeply by the passing of your sweet Matty....
There are no words that can ease the pain I am sure..but may your strength as a family keep you in comfort for each other until you meet your special angel again.
God Bless you all and my prayers are with you at this time.
March 29, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jenn Marchionda
March 29, 2007
Matty, You are a HERO. We will never forget you! You will be in our hearts forever. We were blessed to know you.
the Marchionda family
D&J
March 29, 2007
As parents of a child who also has special needs, we were touched by Matty's story. Although we didn't know him personally, we have heard many wonderful stories about him through mutual friends.
Nothing we say can change the way you feel, but may you find some comfort in knowing that you have many friends and family to support you.
Our thoughts are with your family.
Marian Quinlan Walsh
March 29, 2007
Sandy,
I met you many years ago at the Admissions Office through our mutual friend Beth and when I visited with her this past January she told me about your son Matty. She also said what a great mother you are.I was sorry to read of Matty's passing but what a wonderful tribute to him and your family in the Lowell Sun. I will pray for you and your family.
JOANN CALHOUN
March 29, 2007
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
I LOST A BROTHER 2 YEARS AGO AND
I SEND HIM BALLOONS TWICE A YEAR
ONE FOR HIS BIRTHDAY AND ONE FOR THE DAY HE PASTED ON.
I KNOW I HAVE THE BEST ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME, AND YOUR FAMILY HAS THE BEST TOO. GOD WRAPPED HIS
LOVING ARMS AROUND MATTY AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM. MY BROTHER
WAS A LOWELL FIREFIGHTER AND I PRAYED TO HIM TO HELP GUIDE YOUR MATTY.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Julie Flores
March 29, 2007
Matty seemed to live, laugh and love each and every day. I hope in time all of you will be able to live, laugh and love again with him smiling down on you from heaven.
Amy Rossi
March 29, 2007
Matty, Youu will be deeply missed. At your service today, I saw just how special you were to sooo many people. It was amazing. Hope your catching all your balloons and reading all the wonderful messages your friends and family sent up to you. We love you Matty, your our HERO!!!!!
Linda Siegelin
March 29, 2007
My Welcome Home balloon went up around ten am this morning. My note said "Safe in the arms of Jesus" Thank you Mattie for showing us all what true strength and courage is all about ,,Welcome Home Little Mattie Dubac"
March 29, 2007
Sandy and John,
I am so sorry for the loss of Matty. Please take comfort in knowing he is no longer Suffering. I pray for your parents they now have to watch their children Suffer such a loss, while grieving a grandchild. An extra prayer for them.. You don't know me but I read your site daily.
christine
March 29, 2007
I never met Matty I only had the pleasure of learning of him and his fight for life through a program my company is involved in.Matty is finally free to go home to our heavenly father.you will be the brightest star in the sky.My prayers to Mr and Mrs Dubuc and his brothers.
tiffany pate
March 29, 2007
Sweet wonderful Matty, how I miss you, your a wonderful and amazing little man ,, your will forever be in my heart. God bless.
March 29, 2007
Hi Matty, May you rest in peace you sweet boy. There is another special angel in heaven. Look her up, she'll take very good care of you, her name is Stacy...Give her a kiss for me...Watch over your family and friends, they will miss you so much. God Bless
Heidi McNulty
March 28, 2007
Matty,
Rest in peace, you gave a good fight!
Elaine
March 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 28, 2007
Your son was so courageous. Be proud of him, he is an angel now and will always be with you. God bless you and your family.
Tim Ellie and Gerrit Morse
March 28, 2007
Matty inspired me as did his parents every time I heard of his love and courage or their love and support...
Michael, Heidi, and Robert Carney
March 28, 2007
Sandy, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danielle
March 28, 2007
To the Dubuc Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a nurse on 8N/10S at Children's, I took care of Matty a few times. He was such a couragous boy, your whole family is couragous. When I left Children's I became a visiting nurse in the Lowell area. It was amazing to go into children's homes and see how Matty touched people there too. You have such a special little boy that lit up everyones lives, I know he did mine. God bless you.
~Danielle Shea
March 28, 2007
I'm sorry for your lost and just remember that matty is no longer in pain and is up there with God.
March 28, 2007
How blessed you have been to have such a special child! I am praying that our Blessed Mother will be giving Matty all the hugs he needs in heaven. Peace.
March 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dubuc family at this most difficult time. Matty was such a courages little boy. May god bless him and your family.
March 28, 2007
Looking back, on the memory of,
The dance we shared, beneath the stars above,
For a moment, all the world was right,
How could I have known, that you'd ever say goodbye,
And now, I'm glad I didn't know,
The way it all would end, the way it all would go,
Our lives, are better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain,
But I'd have had to miss, the dance.
Holding you, I held everything
For a moment, wasn't I the king.
If I'd only known, how the king would fall.
Well who's to say, you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain,
But I'd have had to miss, the dance.
Yes my life, is better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss, the dance
Doreen
March 28, 2007
You must be very proud of your son. He left an awesome impression on this world. You will see him again someday, just keep the faith.
March 28, 2007
To The Dubuc family, reading your story was just so touching to me about a wonderful child with such an awful disease it's just not fair Why can't they just find a cure? I am truly sorry for your loss, your son was a courageous child & i'm sure that your proud take care.
March 28, 2007
May God bless the Dubuc Family, my condolences to all of you. Matty’s story touched so many people. I read how balloons will be released on Wednesday. What a wonderful tribute. Many of us here at UML who cannot attend on Wednesday will also be sending balloons and messages to Matty at noon. May God Bless our newest little angle and keep Matty in His loving care.
Amy Berger
March 28, 2007
there are no words to write or to say, only prayers for your family and the hope of peace and God's comfort to you and all who will miss Matty.
Dan & Joanne Griffin
March 28, 2007
John and Sandy, You are all in our prayers. I know my dad is in heaven and I have asked him to take care of Matt.
Tami Hayhurst
March 28, 2007
i have been following matty's story and was very sorry to hear about your loss. my thoughts and prayers go out to you. your son was strong and courageous and won't ever be forgotten.
Brian & Maia Murphy
March 28, 2007
Our deepest condolences go out to the Dubuc family.We did not no Matty,however what a corageous "angel".God bless.
March 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Matty, but he was obviously a VERY special little boy. I am sure you are very proud, and I am sure he will be smiling down on you always.
Dianne and Taylor Bastian
March 27, 2007
Dear Johnny, Sandra and Family,
God bless this beautiful and courageous child. His spirit will live on with us, and he will continue to be in our prayers.
We are so saddened by your loss.
Linda Siegelin
March 27, 2007
To Mattie's family: My heart goes out to you all. I pray for Gods strength to be with you all. I followed The Kings journey and I really can feel your pain as I too am a mother. May The King walk with the angels and be released from all his pain. May you find laughter and eternal life Mattie in the arms of our heavenly Father.
Ken Call
March 27, 2007
I never met Matty, but having heard his proud grandfather Dick's stories of his grandson, I couldn't help but be touched by his courage and deeply saddened by his passing. Matty is a true hero and role model for all children.In a world where children think they have it bad because they don't have enough Webkinz, Matty just wanted to play and be one of the kids. Godspeed Matty ,there's no cancer in heaven. My thoughts are with Dick and the rest of Matty's family.
March 27, 2007
May your happy memories of Matty get you through this painful time and may god bless your family.
Rick and Mary Moulton
March 27, 2007
Matty, we didn't even know you and you touched our lives. Our daughter Jaci is a student at U-Mass Lowell and she took care of you one evening at the Gym before christmas. She told us what a wonderful little boy you were. She made a poster for you and you told her to keep it to remember you by. We have the poster, and we will never forget you. God Bless you
March 27, 2007
I don't know your family, but I am a mom of 2 boys and matty's story touched my heart. My heart and love is with your family during this sad time. God Bless.
March 27, 2007
Life just isn't fair...you don't know me and I don't know you but I know that in no way are children supposed to go before their parents...so sorry for your loss
Sue Hobbs
March 27, 2007
I have followed Matty's story on caringbridge - I was a lurker who did not sign his guestbook. Matty and your entire family are so brave and Matty showed so much courage. May you have peace in knowing that you have your own angel looking out for all of you. God Bless and God Speed, Matty.
Sheila Woods
March 27, 2007
Words fail at such a heartbreaking time...your Matty will be missed and live on in the hearts of us all...You are such a beautiful family - thank you for sharing your journey with us via Caring Bridge. Still Believing!
Denise Huard
March 27, 2007
Matty You were such a brave and strong Boy,Who alway had a smile on his face you will be missed deeply.
John Holdsworth
March 27, 2007
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
March 27, 2007
Matty rest in peace, may your wonderful spirit live on
Kelly (Martin) McCormack
March 27, 2007
John and Sandra, I'm so saddened to hear of your loss. I read Matty's story online and cried. He seemed like a strong little man. The whole family is my prayers. (John's old neighbor from Jacques St.)
Rita Coan
March 27, 2007
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Matty. He's now free from suffering and in a much better place. God bless you and your family.
Mike and Rita Coan
Cheryl Daigneault
March 27, 2007
May God embrace you in his love and
strength during this difficult time. The shared memories of Matty will live on. Remember close to my heart forever.
Office of Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, UMass Lowell
March 27, 2007
A Life so Bright -
Rather than mourn the absence of the flame, let us celebrate how brightly it glowed.
With our Deepest and Sincerest Sympathy -
Susan Walsh
March 27, 2007
To the Dubuc Family ~
Know that all of us at St. Louis School have lost a special little man. He will be a part of all of our lives forever. Thank you for sharing Matty with us - a very special gift from God.
God Bless,
Mrs. Walsh
Lana Miller
March 27, 2007
So sorry to hear about Matty. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kolleen and Bill Jaillet
March 27, 2007
Rest in Peace Matty. Although we never had the chance to meet your family you all were a true inspiration to many. Thank you for letting your family share your courageous story with us, you are truly an amzing family.
JoAnn Gitschier
March 27, 2007
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your son, Matty. His spirit will remain with all of you forever.
Karen Morin (Shemchuk)
March 27, 2007
As a longtime childhood neighbor of John Dubuc, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Matthew is free from suffering now and is at peace. My sympathies for you and family.
Crystal Pichette
March 27, 2007
Rest in Peace sweet little Matty. You have impacted my life in ways that I could NEVER describe to you. You will be missed so much. You are truly a KING!
March 27, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss and praying for your comfort.
margaret dawson
March 27, 2007
So sorry for your loss of Matty
Brandi Moniz
March 27, 2007
You've taught so many of us, so many things in such a short time! There will never be another "Matty" in the world!!!!
Ed & Carole Daly
March 27, 2007
Dear John & Sandra,
We first met Matt through our grandaughter Lyndsey McMahon when they were students with Charlene. He was the star of the show that day when he had to fill in for other students who were a little shy. He is now a star in heaven filling in with God and now taking care of everyone We will miss him.
We will remember your beautiful family in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed & Carole Daly Naples Fl.
Carol Pietroniro
March 27, 2007
Godspeed Sweet Matty. Thank you for teaching us all so many valuable lessons in life! You will remain in my heart forever!
john crowley
March 27, 2007
sorry about the loss of matty. he is in a better place. god bless. The Crowley family
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