Obituary of Edward G. DuBois
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Edward G. DuBois, 90, a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, died peacefully on August 18, 2016 at St. Joseph's Place in Port Jervis, New York.
Born on December 15, 1925 in Grahamsville, NY, he was the son of the late Gerald and Agnes Palmer DuBois. After graduating Ellenville High School in 1943, Edward enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during WWII. He was employed as a New York State Corrections Officer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility for 30 years until his retirement in 1987. Upon retirement he mowed lawns for several years.
Edward enjoyed gardening, country music – attending the Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain annually, Fords, walking two miles a day every day, and could often be found working on his latest creation in the garage.
On January 25, 1948 in Monticello NY, Edward married Belle E. Jordan who survives at home. Also surviving are his children, Dawn Ruggiero (John) of Forestburgh, New York and Darin DuBois (Bea) of Beloit, Wisconsin; five grandchildren, Katherine Ruggiero of Burlington, Vermont, Jennifer Sheehan (Mark) of Hyde Park, New York, Tegan DuBois of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Edward and Sarah DuBois of Beloit, Wisconsin and four great-grandchildren, Willa Ruggiero, Nora and Lennox Sheehan and Hanley DuBois. He was predeceased by his brothers Gerald DuBois, Jr. and Donald DuBois.
Cremation and services will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Monticello. For additional information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com
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