John Dubray

Dubray, John J.
John Joseph Dubray, age 60 of Bethlehem, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2017 at Hartford Hospital after sustaining injuries from a construction accident. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne Auclair Dubray.
John was born September 11, 1956 in New Milford, CT the son of Geneva Goodbou Dubray of Kent and the late John A. Dubray. He was the oldest of nine children. John grew up in the New Milford area and later moved to Kent during his teenage years. John worked in the construction trade since the age of 12 when he started at his father's construction company. He later worked for other local private construction companies and most recently worked for almost 20 years with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 478. He was an experienced, talented and highly skilled operating engineer. He enjoyed boating landscaping, gardening, woodworking and playing online computer games. What was most important to John was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband and cherished time spent with his wife. He loved his mother very much, relying on her love, wisdom and courage during all events in his life, good and bad. He treasured and was so proud of his large loving family. He was also devoted to his kitties, which were his beloved children.
He is predeceased by his much loved father, John A. Dubray and brother, Matthew Dubray. John also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, several great nieces and a great-nephew. In addition to his wife Jeanne of 39 years and his mother Geneva, John is survived by his siblings: Ricky Dubray and his wife Karen of Ancramdale, NY; Jason Dubray and his wife, Jenny; Jeremy Dubray and his wife, Crystal; Joseph Dubray and his wife, Sue; Tonya Dubray Sterry and her husband, John; Trudy Dubray-Fuehrer and Carrie Dubray, all of Kent.
Funeral services for Mr. Dubray will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home, 1987 East Main St., Waterbury has been entrusted to assist the family with the arrangements. For additional information or to leave an on-line condolence please visit the funeral home website at www.eastsidememorial.com
Donations in John's memory can be made to an animal welfare or shelter of your choice.