EAST ORLAND – Paul E. DuBois, 86, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 27, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 15, 1922, in Waterville, the son of Ernest and Alba (LaChance) DuBois. Paul served our country in the Pacific as a Marine during World War II. He worked for and retired from St. Regis Paper Co., Bucksport. Paul’s great joy was cards and Yahtzee with his girls. Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josie (Real) DuBois; five daughters, Paula Merriam and husband, Marshall, of Owls Head, Kathy Heath and husband, Gerald, of East Orland, Jackie DuBois and husband, Steve Larson, of Florence, Ky., Connie Fish and husband, Richard, of East Orland, and Pam Robbins and husband, Peter, of Stockton Springs; five grandchildren, Peter Merriam, Daniel Merriam, Mike Heath, Amy Heath and Gary Robbins; as well as five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Thersa Wainoris and Orella Veilleux. He was predeceased by four brothers, Lucien, Eugene, Reginal and Robert DuBois; one sister, Connie Savasuk; and one great-granddaughter, Taylor Katherine. He was also predeceased by his faithful dog, Bonnie, who walked with him for more than 10 years. At Paul’s request, there will be no services. Family and friends will gather 11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Paul and Josie’s home, 168 Violette Way, East Orland, to celebrate Paul’s life. Services are under the direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 28 Elm St., Bucksport.
PAUL E. DUBOIS
