Dudley: Robert R. Dubois, 76, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26th, in the Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Webster, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 48 years, Sheryl A. (Osowski) Dubois; his daughter, Samantha Tynsley Briggs and her husband Ryan of Oxford; his two brothers, Roger Dubois and his wife Linda and James Dubois and his wife Diane; his sister, Nancy LaBossiere; and his granddaughter, Harper Ley Briggs.  He was predeceased by his sister, Claire Tessier.  Robert "Bob", fondly known as Bob-Bob, was born on April 6, 1947 in Webster, MA the son of the late Roland and Yvonne Rose (Dionne) Dubois.

He was a talented hockey player and played in many leagues over the years. After graduating, Bob opened his own gas station, Dudley Motors.  In later years, Bob turned this gas station into a thriving strip mall in downtown Dudley. Bob also was the head custodian for the Heritage Junior High School in Charlton, retiring several years ago. Bob was an avid golfer and on many weekends you could find him on the green with many friends.

Bob's funeral services and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.