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Mr. Victor A. DuBois

DIED: August 7, 2008
LOCATION: West Wareham, MA

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This tribute is a celebration of the life of Victor Dubois. I am collecting as many photos and as much information I can so please contribute your stories and send me anything else you would like to see included in this tribute to Grandad

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“I know how fondly Victor's family speaks of him and that they forever carry wonderful memories of him. ”
1 of 5 | Posted by: Paul Hoffmann Waltham, MA

“Happy Father's Day ”
2 of 5 | Posted by: Casey

“We all miss you - my grandkids ask about you. I especially miss the corn souffle - - and the gardens will not be the same this year - - ”
3 of 5 | Posted by: Margaret Ann Connors

“Hi Dad. Thanks for teaching me how to throw a baseball. It came in handy raising three sons. Thanks for all the other stuff too. Little Mo misses... Read More » ”
4 of 5 | Posted by: Terry

“I share this candle in honor of my Grandad who passed late last summer. It's not the same without him and I miss having him around. ”
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Victor A. Du Bois, 81, resident of West Wareham, died peacefully at his home, August 7, 2008 after a short illness.

Born in Melrose, the son of the late Mildred and Victor A. Du Bois he graduated from Malden Catholic High in 1943; then attending Fischer Junior College and Northeastern University. He served as a seaman in the Coast Guard during WW2. Mr. Du Bois retired in 1984, from Dutchmaid Inc.

Du Bois is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Du Bois, his sister Mildred, brother Peter, one son, James of Wareham, and three daughters – Margaret Connors of NH, Mary Pat Anderson of CA, and Theresa Gustus of MA, 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Rita’s Church in Marion, MA. on Thursday August 14 at 10 AM. Interment will take place privately at Bourne National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Fund 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610, Arlington, VA 22203-1804 (www.cqmahq.org)

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U.S. Coast Guard • Seaman • Seaman on a Troop Transport

1941 through 1944, SS Black

Biography:

Served as a Seaman on a troop transport ship bringing soldiers from Italy and North Africa. He was the champion boxer on the ship. No one could beat him even though he was a a tiny and skinny guy back then. He fought and beat everyone that his Captain told him to eve though he often thought that his opponent would 'murder' him.

U.S. Coast Guard • Seaman • Retired

1945 through 1980

Biography:

Retired from the Coast Guard but still involved in Reserve duties.

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Mr. Victor A. DuBois

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Military Service

U.S. Coast Guard • Seaman • Seaman on a Troop Transport

1941 through 1944, SS Black

U.S. Coast Guard • Seaman • Retired

1945 through 1980

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