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DUBUQUE -- Frances M. Dubuque, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, died Sunday, June 14, 2009. Her final days were spent quietly at home, surrounded by her family and in their tender care. Her precious husband, Roger, preceded her in death in 1999. Frances is survived by her eight children, Nancy Talbot (Richard), Mark Dubuque, and David Dubuque of Ware, MA, Joyce Rosen (David) in Springfield, MA, Peter Dubuque (Veronica Marsh) in E. Hardwick, VT, Paul Dubuque (Amy) in Schertz, TX, and Marianne Billiot and Teresa Dubuque (Paul Houston) in Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren, scattered all around the country. Frances will be mourned by many dear friends and relatives, including her sisters-in-law, Helen Kularski, Theresa Kularski and Claire Graves. Frances was a woman of great strength and genuine humility. She loved life and lived simply and honestly, working hard for her family. She never sought the limelight, rather, she supported others and cheered their accomplishments. Despite childhood hardships and the challenges of raising a large family, she rarely complained. Instead, Frances pressed on -- doing whatever was necessary, whatever the circumstance. She handled her many responsibilities with humor, resiliency, practicality and creativity -- sustained by her deep faith. Truly, she was a woman of noble character who will be keenly missed. A Service of Remembrance will be held Thursday, June 18, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at French - Wyoming Chapel. A Memorial Rosary and Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Ware, MA at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 713 4th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 in care of Risen Savior Catholic Community. Please visit our online guestbook for Frances at RememberTheirStory.com French 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed June 17, 2009