EDWARD ROLAND DUBEAU

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EDWARD ROLAND DUBEAU April 5, 1926 August 18, 2007 It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Edward Dubeau, husband, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ed passed away peacefully at Surrey Memorial Hospital, British Columbia surrounded by family members. At the young age of 17, Ed enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy, serving on the H.M.C.S. Leaside. He was very proud of his service during the Second World War. In his younger years, Ed followed in his father's footsteps, working for the C.N.R. Two of his sons have since followed this tradition. Ed established a career with the Unemployment Insurance Commission in Thunder Bay, ON, retiring in 1986 from the office in Winnipeg, MB. It was at this time Ed and his wife Pat decided to move British Columbia to enjoy milder weather. Together Ed and Pat enjoyed many years of sunny weather in Courtenay, BC and were members of Christ the King Parish. He had a passion for gardening (renowned for his tomatoes and geraniums) and winemaking, a hobby which both Pat and Ed enjoyed. Ed looked forward to his daily round of golf with his buddies, Len and Glen, and to feed corn to the ducks at Mulligans Golf Centre in Courtenay. Ed and Pat were in the process of moving back to Winnipeg when he took ill and was hospitalized. Ed leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Patricia (O'Rourke), sister Fran (Ollie) Slater (Sarnia), and brother-in-law Dick (Eveline) O'Rourke (Nanaimo). He was a proud father to five sons: Dave (Debbie) of Thunder Bay, Doug (Debbie) of Winnipeg, Tim (Debbie) of Delta, (It's not a typo, there are three wives named Debbie!), Rick of Winnipeg and Warren of Calgary. Ed is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Jason (Sarah), Patricia, Glen, Keith (Caryn), Adam, Greg, Kaitlyn, Bobby, Chelsea, Dustin, and great-granddaughter Sydney. Special thanks and appreciation to the Surrey Memorial Hospital ACE Unit for their kindness and support to our family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, donations to the Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A memorial service will be held in Winnipeg at a later date.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2007