Donna T. Dube

Donna T. Dube, 54 years old, of Lebanon, ME died unexpectedly on Monday, April 16, 2007.Donna was born on March 1, 1953 in Danvers, MA. She was the daughter of the late William and Greta Fudge Hayden.Donna attended school in Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Danvers High School, and following graduation she attended and graduated from the Essex Agricultural College.Donna was clearly one that enjoyed what the world had to offer. She worked as a floral designer for Studley's Florist in Rochester, NH as well as freelancing on her own at times. Her abilities in floral design, gardening, and plant care clearly showcased her green thumb.One could often find Donna outdoors. If she wasn't in her garden she was out on a nature hike, or camping with her family. She enjoyed traveling to see the beauty that God had created.Donna also enjoyed interior decorating, hunting down treasure at antique stores, and sharing time with her family. Her caring, loving and sacrificial nature did not go unnoticed. Even in her final moments it was those unselfish characteristics that surfaced in a time of tragedy, as she struggled to save her granddaughter Sapphyre from the rising floodwaters. Donna's life is a true inspiration for many, and an example of God's call to life.Surviving Donna's passing are her husband Richard Dube, of Lebanon, ME, a daughter Rachel Dube of Manchester, NH, a son Jonathan Dube of Lebanon, ME; two sisters, Margaret Roy of Beverly, MA, Maryanne Clark of Greensboro, NC, and a brother William Hayden of Lebanon, ME. Also surviving is her mother-in-law Georgette Ingemi of Salem, MA, father-in-law Jules Lucien Dube of Plymouth, MA, and several nieces and nephews.A period of visitation will be held this Friday, April 20, 2007 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Holy Family Church, St. Therese Parish, 66 North Ave., Sanford, ME; where an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 21, 2007.For those that desire to offer a memorial, the family suggest donations be made to the Donna T. Dube, or Sapphyre T. Perro Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples Choice Credit Union, 39 Country Club Rd., Sanford, ME 04073.To leave messages of condolence please use the "condolences" tab to the left.