Edward R. Dube of Salem, NH died suddenly on Friday.
He was born in Lawrence, MA, where he grew up and attended schools. He was the son of the late Edward L. and Helen (Dorin) Dube. He later received his Associates degree in Criminal Justice from St. Anselm’s College in Manchester, NH. He was a resident of Salem for the past 47 years.
Ed was a retired Patrolman for the Salem, NH Police Department where he was also the firearm’s instructor. After his retirement, Ed worked for Phillip’s Academy in Andover, MA.
Ed was a member of St. Matthew’s Church in Windham and The Salem Athletic Club where he was blessed with many good and loyal friends. Ed enjoyed woodworking and learned how to make duck decoys from his good friend John Ruggerio. It gave him a lot of satisfaction working with his hands. Ed was also a Navy veteran. He served upon the USS Kirkpatrick which was a radar picket ship during the cold war. He later transferred to the USS Boxer which was a helicopter carrier. Ed loved his family and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Ed is survived by his wife Diane (Orroth) Dube of Salem, NH as well as three daughters: Nancy Maiden of Virginia Beach, VA and her children Stephanie, Matthew and Kevin and great-granddaughter Chloe.
Karen Baker and her husband Buddy of Sandown, NH and their children Megan and Tommy.
Cathy Campbell and her husband Gordon of Windham, NH and their children Nathan and Callie.
Sister Jacqueline Delaney and her husband Donald of Salem, NH.
Sister-in-law Elaine Lee and her husband Joseph of Lawrence, MA.
Brother-in-law Stephen Orroth and his wife Margaret of Windham, NH.
Also, many beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, October 13th, at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew’s Church in Windham, NH. There will be no calling hours. There will be a private burial for family members at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 SARL Drive, Salem, NH 03079.