Gilles "Gus" Dubois

1943 - 2023

Gilles "Gus" Dubois, 79, of Swoyersville, passed into eternal life Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2023, at his home.

His beloved wife was the late Mildred M. Eppley Dubois, who passed away Oct. 6, 2010. Together, Gus and Mildred were blessed to share nearly 36 wonderful years of marriage.

Born Aug. 15, 1943, in Lewiston, Maine, Gus was one of 11 children born to the late Eric Dubois and Cecile Cyr Dubois.

Raised in Maine, Gus was a graduate of Monmouth Academy, Monmouth, Maine, Class of 1961.

A U.S. Army veteran, Gus honorably served his country with the Army Reserves prior to being commissioned into active service, serving for a year. Upon his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserves, Gus attained the rank of specialist.

Relocating to Northeast Pennsylvania in 1972, Gus opened his own construction business, Gus Dubois Construction Company, operating the business until his retirement in 2012.

Gus was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville, and the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville.

An avid fan of the New York Giants, some of Gus's other enjoyments were listening to music, especially polkas, playing cards, solving puzzles and, in more recent years, traveling with his loving fiancée of 10 years, Lucille.

Family was the center of Gus's life and he treasured every moment he shared with his loved ones. Although his presence will be deeply missed, the boundless love and devotion he had for his family will live on forever in the hearts of his loved ones.

In addition to his parents, Eric and Cecile, and his wife, Mildred, Gus was preceded in death by his brothers, Frank and Al Dubois.

Gus is survived by his fiancée, Lucille Ontko, Swoyersville; three children, Sherry Pitcavage and her husband, David, Swoyersville; Jason Dubois and his wife, Micheal, Dallas; and Kimberly Dubois, Swoyersville; four grandchildren, Hannah Pitcavage, Kyle Pitcavage, Alexis Dubois and Gabrielle Dubois; brothers and sisters, Roger (Pauline) Dubois, Normand Dubois, René Dubois, Paul (Cheryl) Dubois, Pauline (Roger) Blanchette and Marc Dubois, all of Maine; and Claudette Bell, Hawaii; as well as countless nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Gus's Memorial Mass which will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, his pastor, officiating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville, where military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.

To send Gus's family a message of condolence, visit the funeral home's website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.

The family has kindly requested that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made in Gus's memory to Allied Services Foundation, 100 Abington Executive Park, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.