SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rose DuBois, daughter of Gennaro and Maggie Dellaporta (Semrie), passed away peacefully one month before her 91st birthday, surrounded by her loving family.
She honorably served her country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II at which time she married Leonard M DuBois Sr., her devoted husband of 57 years.
She was predeceased by her husband in 2002 and her son, Leonard Jr., in 2014. She is survived by her son, William DuBois (Debra), of Dallas and her daughter Jean Mattison (Glenn) of Glens Falls. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and several great and great-great-grandchildren.
She loved her family and Saturday garage sales and playing cards with her many friends. She will be missed.
Special gratitude to her very good friend, Donna Mayette, her sister-in-law Shirley Vrooman, her niece Claire Vrooman and the nursing staff at the Saratoga Hospital for their care and support.
Funeral Services will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Tunison Funeral Home, 105 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.