In Memory of: Helen A. Dubee (1913 - 2005) 
 
Helen A. Dubee

    GLENS FALLS • Helen A. Dubee, 92, passed away on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Fort Hudson Nursing Facility after a long illness.

    Helen was born in Glens Falls on July 12, 1913, the daughter of the late Howard and Edith (Haight) Van Derwerker.

    Helen graduated from Glens Falls High School and went on to secretarial college.

    On Aug. 28, 1941, Helen and Richard Dubee were married by a family friend, the late Rev. Adrien Bechard, at St. Marie’s Church in Cohoes.

    Helen worked as a bookkeeper for the Economy Store for many years, and then for Glendale Furniture, retiring upon their closing.  After retirement, she worked at Adko Color Lab, helping her son Adrien.

    She was a member of St. Anne’s Sodality at her parish, St. Alphonsus Church, for 62 years.  She also volunteered for the hospital guild, and enjoyed spending time with the ladies of Stichman Towers, until her illness.

    Her favorite pastimes were the cherished times she spent with her granddaughter, “Nina T.D.” and playing cards with her friends.

    Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Richard Dubee.

    Helen is survived by her two sons, Adrien R. Dubee and his wife, Jaclyn, of Queensbury, and Joseph A. Dubee and his wife, Beverly, of Princeton, N.J.; and her granddaughter, Nina T. Dubee, of Queensbury.

    At Helen’s request, no calling hours will be held.

    A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at St. Alphonsus Church, with the Rev. Thomas Babiuch officiating, assisted by Deacon William Bazinet.

    Burial will take place at St. Alphonsus Cemetery, at a time to be announced.


    Arrangements are under the direction of Sullivan-Minahan & Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road, Queensbury.


    In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to: St. Alphonsus Church, 4 Crandall St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

This Obituary was originally prepared by the Family, 
and sent to be published by the Funeral Home.