Obituary of Lawrence Charles Dubois
For those unable to attend, the family invites you to watch the livestream of the Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence Dubois on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. (CDT). Please CLICK HERE
After a life well-lived, Lawrence Dubois, of Brandon, died peacefully on May 2, 2025. Lawrence was born in Storthoaks, SK on August 10, 1933, attending school in Bellegarde, SK, followed by St. Edmond School, and Gravelbourg College. He met Noreen Gibney, a nurse working in Redvers, and the rest is history. They were married in Canora, SK in 1954. They lived in various Saskatchewan locations where Lawrence completed his electronics studies, and started his broadcasting career in Yorkton. In 1961, he pursued a position at CKX TV, where eventually he became chief engineer.
More importantly, Lawrence and Noreen raised their five children in the Catholic Faith, the foundation of their life and marriage. In 1963, he was a founding member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St Augustine Church, helping the poor in Brandon. He was a very active Knight of Columbus, helping to run their hockey Tournament of Champions. He also achieved his pilot’s license. After retirement, he resumed playing his violin, joining the Brandon Community Orchestra. He was always game to go camping, and he tinkered in his workshop constantly. He could fix anything. Lawrence also loved a good dance. His quiet demeanor and disarming smile endeared him to many.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 71 years, Noreen, sons Charles (Laura), Michael (Tanis), Denis (Monica), Richard (Christine), and daughter Jacqueline (Bruce) Miles. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren, all of whom visited him before he died, including his four-day old great granddaughter. He was predeceased by his four siblings, Agnes, Helen, Margaret, and Tom.
We can imagine him now in his camping hat, screwdriver in his pocket, sitting by the campfire with a beer in his hand, at a family reunion for the ages.
May he rest in peace as he has now seen the face of God.
Prayers will be held at Brockie Donovan Chapel, 332 8th Street, Brandon, MB on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Augustine’s Roman Catholic Church, 327 4th Street, Brandon, MB on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Christopher Dubois as celebrant. For those unable to attend, the livestream of the Mass of Christian Burial will be available by visiting Lawrence’s tribute page at www.brockiedonovan.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lawrence may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society with cheques made payable to St. Augustine Church.
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