ALFRED EDWARD DUBOIS

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ALFRED EDWARD DUBOIS November 14, 1925 - February 9, 2016 Taken from us suddenly as the result of an accident at his home in Sidney, BC. Fred was predeceased by his parents Victor and Catherine, and his sister Marcelle. He leaves to mourn his wife Alice (nee Haines), brother Joe (Lucille), his children Jack (Kim) of Winnipeg, Gay (Kevin) Minch of Vancouver, Tim (Leah) of Surrey, Mikel (Pearl) of Winnipeg, and Fred Jr. (Rachael) of North Saanich, plus 10 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Also left to mourn are Fred's brothers-in-law Don (Barb) and Doug (Elsie), of Sparwood, and several nieces, nephews and many dear friends across Canada. Fred was born in Winnipeg and worked for CN Telegraphs for 22 years, interrupted by his service in the Second World War with the Navy on both coasts. After CN, he worked for many years in the Arctic on the DEW line, finally moving to North Saanich more than 40 years ago. Fred was a long-time member of the Legion, the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans and Knights of Pythias, Sidney Lodge #63, serving as Lodge Chancellor Commander as well as a term as Grand Chancellor for BC. Fred was a loving, generous husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Despite being a prairie boy, he loved salmon fishing in the Strait of Juan De Fuca, based at their trailer at Otter Point Resort in Sooke. His next favourite activity was puttering around the yard and his collection of cars of various ages, which he did right up to his last day. Cremation has taken place. There will be a family gathering this summer to share memories of the good times and to celebrate Fred's life.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 27, 2016