Source: Worcester Evening Gazette
William M. Dube, 48, Found Dead in Home
Funeral services for William M. Dube, 48, of 40 Coral Street, World War I veteran, who was found dead last night in his bedroom, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Graham Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Greeley Preston will officiate. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.
Det. Patrolman Anthony A. Zollo said death was due to suicide by illuminating gas poisoning. A 30-foot length of rubber tubing, connected to an open kitchen gas range jet was extended into the bedroom, off the kitchen, and the door was closed, according to the patrolman.
The body was found by his widow, Mrs. Ethel L. (Sharples) Dube, and a son, William C. Dube, who returned home shortly before 8 p.m. from a visit with relatives. Mrs. Dube told police her husband had been in ill health for several months.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late James and Roseanna (Jarvis) Dube, and belonged to the 26th Division, Co. A, of the first World War. He was a member of Grafton Hill Post 323, A. L.
Besides his widow he leaves two other sons, Lawrence C. Dube of Worcester and Herbert C. Dube of Milwaukee, Wis.; five sisters, three brothers and two grandchildren.
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Note: He was in the U. S. Army 1917 - 1919, World War I, 26th Division, Company A
Source: Worcester Evening Gazette
William M. Dube, 48, Found Dead in Home
Funeral services for William M. Dube, 48, of 40 Coral Street, World War I veteran, who was found dead last night in his bedroom, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Graham Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Greeley Preston will officiate. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday.
Det. Patrolman Anthony A. Zollo said death was due to suicide by illuminating gas poisoning. A 30-foot length of rubber tubing, connected to an open kitchen gas range jet was extended into the bedroom, off the kitchen, and the door was closed, according to the patrolman.
The body was found by his widow, Mrs. Ethel L. (Sharples) Dube, and a son, William C. Dube, who returned home shortly before 8 p.m. from a visit with relatives. Mrs. Dube told police her husband had been in ill health for several months.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late James and Roseanna (Jarvis) Dube, and belonged to the 26th Division, Co. A, of the first World War. He was a member of Grafton Hill Post 323, A. L.
Besides his widow he leaves two other sons, Lawrence C. Dube of Worcester and Herbert C. Dube of Milwaukee, Wis.; five sisters, three brothers and two grandchildren.
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Note: He was in the U. S. Army 1917 - 1919, World War I, 26th Division, Company A
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