ARCADIA, Calif. – Lionel Frederick Dube, 70, of North Kauffman Ave., Arcadia, Calif., died at his home, Tuesday, July 26, with his closest friend and partner, Frank Pena, and their church group by his bedside.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1934, in Jay, the son of Lucien J. and Juliette V. (Bellemore) Dube. He was educated at St. Rose of Lima Parochial School and graduated from Livermore Falls High School in June 1952.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army at 19 in June 1953. He was stationed in Bad Kreusnach, Germany, for more than three years. While there, he married the former Anneliese M. Werner. Upon completion of his active duty, he returned to Maine with his wife and settled in Brunswick to further his education at Bowdoin College. He later graduated with a degree in languages.

He moved to California, where he lived for the past 41 years. Playing bridge was one of his favorite pastimes. He was an avid reader and loved classical music. His pride and joy was caring for his two large French poodles.

His career spanned more 35 years as a supervisor for hotel chains in the field of nationwide interior decorating.

He is survived by eight sisters, Mrs. Norman (Vivian) Gagnon of Farmington, Sister Marie Stella (Anita) of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Winslow, Mary Ann Dube of Sabattus, Mary Jane Edmunds of Jay, Mrs. Frederick (Julienne) Shaw of Carnegie, Pa., Mrs. Arthur (Claire) Edmunds of Phillips, Mrs. Larry (Elaine) Smith of St. Helena, S.C., and Mrs. Stephen (Stella) Paquette of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two brothers, Wille V. Dube of New Jersey and John T. Dube of Jay; and his former wife, Anneliese M. (Werner) Prather of Jackson Heights, N.Y.

He was predeceased by his parents; and three brothers, Andre, Charles and Gerard Dube.