Passed away on Monday February 8, 2016 in his 77th year after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by wife of 49 years Claudette (Backer) who lost her battle with cancer in 2010. Cherished father of Jeffrey and Suzanne and her husband Keith MacDonald. Brother of Bob (May) Dubois and Gerry Dubois, predeceased by sister Diane Morris. Brother-in-law of Kenneth (Karen) and Kirk (Ann) Backer. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his grandchildren Joanna, Ryan, Courtney and Nathan. Doting great-grandfather of Carson, Chase, Jasper and Tristan. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, and many lifelong friends.