Lawrence — Elise Irene Dubuque, 64, of Lawrence, formerly of Lynn, died peacefully after a lengthy illness Sept. 2, with her children by her side. Elise is remembered for her gentle kindness, compassionate giving and loving acceptance of all people.
Born in Springfield on Dec. 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Inez (Nodding) Dubuque. She grew up in Lynn, attending St. Jean Baptist School and graduating from Lynn English High School and Salem State University with a degree in education. She was a children’s librarian in Newton, N.H., and achieved a pedorthist license. She was noted for her caringness to her clients and always looked for ways to help those around her. She was also a talented artist and dedicated English Second Language teacher at Operation Bootstrap in Lynn. All of her Citizenship students became American citizens.
Predeceased by a son, David, in 1977, she leaves a daughter, Mary Ellen Johansson of Manchester, N.H., a son, Michael Pennisi of Exeter, N.H., three grandchildren, Addison and Natalie Johansson, Vincent Pennisi, two sisters, Deborah Bean of East Longmeadow, Rosemary Stewart of Wakefield, N.H., a dear sister-in-law, Linda Dubuque and two brothers, Stephen Dubuque of Duxbury, Philip Dubuque of Malden. Elise also leaves her lifelong friend, Arlene Germain of Medford and many nieces and nephews.
Service information: Services will be at the Parker Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., on Friday Sept. 9. Visiting hours from 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m. Funeral immediately following visiting hours. Please make memorial donations in Elise’s name to Mary Immaculate Nursing Home, 172 Lawrence St., Lawrence, MA 01841, or Operation Bootstrap, 20 Wheeler St., Suite 203 Lynn, MA 01902. For those who cannot attend this Friday’s service, a Celebration of Life will also be held at Rye Harbor State Park, details to be announced soon. To express your condolences and sign an online guest book go to Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.