It is with deep sadness that we announce that on Friday, December 3, 2021, at the age of 61, Robert Dubé passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his loving wife, Lise Perron.
Robert was the eldest son of the late Maurice (Moe) Dubé and the late Rachel Couture. He is survived by his wife, his children Jean-François, Frédérick and Myriam (Denis Soucy), his three grandsons, Maxime, Émerick and Isaac and his two brothers, Jacques and Alain (Guylaine Thériault).
Robert dedicated his life to his country by joining the Canadian Armed Forces in 1980, but a diagnosis of an incurable disease brought his career to a premature end in 1996, after 16 years of distinguished service. He began his career as a non-commissioned member (Private) and rose to the rank of Captain (Officer). Robert held two trades during his career: Infantry Officer with the Royal 22e Regiment and Military Police/Security Officer.
Our valiant fighter passed away after many years of suffering from his illness. He always showed remarkable courage and remained dignified and strong despite his many sufferings and the various stages of treatment that his deteriorating condition required over the years.
Although Robert always knew the only way out of his illness, he prepared himself for his departure and was filled with the small pleasures that life offered him, taking advantage of each moment, each occasion to transmit a bit of these pleasures to us in his difficult daily life, to make us forget that the day he lived was perhaps the last.
Robert will have left his mark on all those around him and by leaving behind so much light, he will continue to illuminate our lives with his resilience, strength of character as well as his unwavering sense of humor seasoned with his infectious laughter.
On Monday, May 16, 2022, beginning at 11 a.m., the family will receive relatives and friends in the Hall of Colours at Beechwood Cemetery and Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario. At 1 p.m. the memorial service will begin in the Sacred Space and then we will proceed to the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces for the urn interment service at 2 p.m.
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Richard DesRochers
C'est avec regrets que je ne pourrai pas être présent aux funérailles de Bob ce lundi malgré que je l'avais prévu. Toutes mes sympathies à la famille et aux proches de Robert, un ami que j'ai perdu de vu après notre cours d'officier en 1983. Je me souviens.
Claude Bombardier
I am so sadden to learn about Bob departure, I had the privilege to work with him as a Military police in Saint Hubert at the start of his career. Bob then went into the Officer program where he joined the R22eR and later joined the Security program. We lost site of each other for a while when I left for the RCMP and met again after his tour overseas when he was struck with his illness. I remember him going to Jamaica with his lovely wife who was then with Foreign Affairs. Bob always had a positive attitude towards life no matter what challenges came to him. My most sincere condolences to his wife, families and friends for your lost. Repose en paix.
Michel Lessard
Michelle et moi avons été très heureux de faire ta connaissance, Robert, lorsque nous étions en Corée du Sud. J'ai apprécié ton amitié et les activités que nous avons faits ensemble, surtout celle au chalet avec la motomarine. Tu vas nous manquer. Repose en paix!
Pam and Paul Seguin
We fondly remember the time in Paris with you and Lise. Rest in peace as you continue on your journey.
Beaucoup de bons souvenir me reviennent alors que je pense a Robert. J'ai travaille avec Robert a St-Hubert/Montreal et a Calgary. Robert avait un rire tres communicatif, un bon sens d'humour et toujours tres attentif a sa famille, ses amis et colleagues. Mes plus sinceres condoleances. Repose en paix Robert.