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Gwen DuBois Obituary
DUBOIS GWEN H. DuBOIS (Age 79) Of Boyds, Maryland died on Thursday, November 15, 2007. She was the wife of the late William F. DuBois, Jr. Born on February 14, 1928 in Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Viola Heldebrand. Gwen was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Theodosia Heldebrand. Surviving is her daughter, Karen Rhea and husband, Jim of Boyds; three brothers, Bernard Heldebrand of Arkansas, James Heldebrand of Oklahoma and Lowell Heldebrand of Arkansas; one sister, Evelyn Wood of Texas and two grandchildren; Michael Iezzi of Rhode Island and William Rhea of Boyds. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Susan DuBois Iezzi and two sisters, Peggy Dortch and Betty Parker. A Memorial Service celebrating Gwen‘s life will be held at 10:30a.m., Saturday December 1 at the Greenridge Baptist Church, 21925 Clarksburg Road, Clarksburg, MD 20871. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PanCAN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc., 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Sequndo, CA 90245. Arrangements by Hilton Funeral Home. (hiltonfh.com)
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Janet Hofman
November 26, 2007
Karen,Jim,Bill,and Michael,
Although I am saddened by the loss of Aunt Gwen I will always fondly remember her sweet nature and calm disposition. She was truly a beautiful person. As my favorite Aunt, she will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love to all,
Janet Hofman
Judy Schlecht
November 21, 2007
Dear Karen, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was very kind to me...I was your mom and dad's real estate agent for the Norbeck Rd. home, and enjoyed working with them very much. Bill was fun, and your Mom so sweet. We had a lot in common. She gave me a gift when the home sold...a very thoughtful memento I had admired, which to this day rests on my hutch in the living room. So I have occasion to think of her often. They were a great asset to Manor, and though most of their friends are gone...some of us remember them well. I think Bill was president when we joined! I'm sure your memories are fond. I am sorry I can not attend the memorial, as I am scheduled to visit my mom in a nursing home in Wisconsin. Sincerely, Judy Schlecht
Harriet Lankford
November 19, 2007
Karen, Jim, and Bill
It was such a delight to know Gwen. She was a truly refined woman who loved her family deeply. I always enjoyed getting together with you when she was staying in Md. She will be missed by many whom she so sweetly touched. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bill & Joan Albrecht
November 17, 2007
Karen, To the entire family from Mom's extended Naples family we want to extend our sympathies in the loss of a truly class lady. We were all blessed for having known her. She can now rest with Dad and others who preceded her and be free from that late life burden she faced most recently.
From the entire Bloomfield Ridge family
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