Yvonne Blanche Dube, 85, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 10th 2023. She was the wife of the late Emile Joseph Dube. They had been married for 66 years.
Born in Attleboro, MA she was a daughter of the late William and Yvonne Bousquet. In addition to raising six children she served as a teacher's assistant for special needs children at Cowden Street School in Central Falls. Yvonne loved nature walks and camping with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her passion was enjoying time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, the infants were especially her delight.
Her faith was the central theme of her life as Yvonne was an active member for over 30 years at New Hope Christian Church, Swansea, MA. She served in various women's and children's ministries and was a ready friend to any who needed encouragement or counsel.
She is survived by Marianne Pepin, her husband Kenneth, Emil Dube, his wife Donna, Louise Dube her partner Deb, Joseph Dube his wife Nelia, Annette Leno her husband Scott and Jeannine Robinson. 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Crystal Barney Downes and Kristopher Dube and sister of the late Paul Bousquet.
Visitation will be held in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 9am-11am with a service at 11am. Live stream of this service will be available at 11am and may be viewed via screen at the bottom of this obituary. Burial will be private in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to New Hope Christian Church Missions, 1435 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea MA 02777.
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Yvonne Blanche Dube, 85, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 10th 2023. She was the wife of the late Emile Joseph Dube. They had been married for 66 years.
Born in Attleboro, MA she was a daughter of the late William and Yvonne Bousquet. In addition to raising six children she served as a teacher's assistant for special needs children at Cowden Street School in Central Falls. Yvonne loved nature walks and camping with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her passion was enjoying time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, the infants were especially her delight.
Her faith was the central theme of her life as Yvonne was an active member for over 30 years at New Hope Christian Church, Swansea, MA. She served in various women's and children's ministries and was a ready friend to any who needed encouragement or counsel.
She is survived by Marianne Pepin, her husband Kenneth, Emil Dube, his wife Donna, Louise Dube her partner Deb, Joseph Dube his wife Nelia, Annette Leno her husband Scott and Jeannine Robinson. 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Crystal Barney Downes and Kristopher Dube and sister of the late Paul Bousquet.
Visitation will be held in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 9am-11am with a service at 11am. Live stream of this service will be available at 11am and may be viewed via screen at the bottom of this obituary. Burial will be private in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to New Hope Christian Church Missions, 1435 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea MA 02777.
