David L. Dubay, age 60, of Grand Rapids passed away on December 16, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Marge Dubay and his in laws Douglas and Patricia Stapleton. David is survived by his wife of 25 years, Katherine; his children Brian (Alison) Kuchta, Anne (Jason) Mankey, Tim (Christy) Kuchta, Mary (Nick) Griffith and Michael Kuchta; brothers Michael (Kathy) Dubay and Joe Dubay; sisters Deb (Carl) Potter, Mary Sue (Ed) House and Nancy (Linda) Dubay; grandchildren Jacob and Audrey Kuchta, brother and sister in laws Douglas Jr. (Sharon) Stapleton, Mark (Kathy) Stapleton, Kristen Tumbling and many nieces and nephews. David graduated from Catholic Central High school in 1979 and attended MSU and Davenport University. He was a Cadet First Responder for Kent County Sheriff Department and a paramedic for many years at Mercy Ambulance in Grand Rapids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11AM St. Jude Catholic Church, 1120 4 Mile Rd NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, Rev. Thomas Page presiding. Family will greet friends and relatives on Wednesday, December 18 from 5-8pm at O’Brien Eggebeen Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids with a Rosary at 5pm. Interment St. Sebastian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to O’Brien Eggebeen Gerst to help with expenses.
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Dear Katherine and children and grandchildren,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know this is hard but remember he is not in pain and breathing on his own again.
God has a plan and it doesn’t always match ours, but in the long run His plan is best, but just keep moving forward and you will find comfort.
Rest In Peace David!
Love,
MarySue and Ed House
Dear Katherine and family,
Our prayers went out to you lastnight and the days to follow, I hope it helps you all during this passing time. I’m so saddened by the news of David. I have thought about him alot since we found out, just those great memories of us all getting together at Grandma and Granpas Lake house, those were the days!! For awhile there I though David’s real name was Gilligan he wore a hat like Gilligan at the cottage one summer and Grandpa gave him the nickname Gilligan . David was the older responsible one at the time 16yrs old abt and I beged him to take me fishing in the little boat. He did and it was great fun. Also swimming out front at the sandbar to the drop off many time a day. Wet cloths piled up in the pump house. Playing lawn games on the lake side by day and some hide and seek at night.I just wanted to send you some great memories I have of David and my awesome Cousins!!
Love you all so much.
Doug, Heather & Reese Dubay
Katherine and Family. You all are in our prayers. So sorry we can’t be there but we are in spirit. May David Rest In Peace and free of pain.
Hugs and prayers to all.
Love
Nancy and Linda