Obituary of Denise Elizabeth Dubeau

Denise Elizabeth Dubeau was born on November 27, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. She was an only child to Earnest Vincent Dubeau and Eleanore Ruth (Anderson) Dubeau. After graduating from Crestwood High School in 1966, Denise went on to further her education. She attended college at both U of M Dearborn and earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Sienna Heights in Adrian, Michigan.  She moved to Monroe when she was 20 years old and has lived there ever since. Denise worked as a Tool Room Clerk at Ford Motor Company for many years until she retired in 2003.

Denise was very smart. To expand her mind, she loved to watch Jeopardy and always knew the answer to every question. She was known to be very quick witted and always had a comeback for everything. She was strong willed, but also very generous and kind. She was a person who would help anyone, and everyone, whenever she could. She was a “girly girl” who loved to shop for clothes and loved to talk, making it very easy for her to make friends.

Denise had a passion for traveling and loved to explore. She was very fortunate to see many places in the world most of us would only dream of seeing including: China, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, England, France, and Germany. She also owned a time share in Cancun where is enjoyed to visit every year. When she wasn’t traveling, she preferred a quiet evening in with her face in a book.

Denise Elizabeth Dubeau, age 68, of Monroe passed away at 9:18 am at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eleanore Ruth Dubeau and Earnest Vincent Dubeau; her grandparents Emma Monske Anderson and Dover Wilhem Anderson and a cousin Greg Cramer. 

To cherish her memory, Denise leaves behind her two cousins: Pam Cramer and Allan Cramer and many extended family and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162, 734-384-5185. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration, share a photo or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com.