Robert Duso

BRIMFIELD - Robert M. "Dubba" Duso, 56, of Oakwood Road, died peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2014, in his home after a short illness. He is survived by his fiancée of 14 years, Sharon A. Charvat of Brimfield; his father, Armand Duso of North Oxford; two stepdaughters, Carrie L. Haas of Maine and Sarah E. Charvat of New Bedford; three grandchildren, Damion Charvat of Southbridge, Krystle A. Gadaire and Tyler S. Gadaire, both of Maine; a great granddaughter, Madisan A. Patterson of Maine; two sisters, Suzanne Boucher of North Oxford and Cynthia A. Ramsey of Oxford; two nephews, Richard Boucher of North Oxford and Joshua Duso of Manchester, NH; and two nieces, Aimee Barnes of Dudley and Jessica Ramsey of Oxford. He was predeceased by a brother, John R. Duso who died in 2002. He was born in Webster, the son of the late Cecile (Lambert) Duso, and lived in Oxford before moving to Brimfield 14 years ago. He graduated from Oxford High School. Mr. Duso was a truck driver at Clark & Mogt Trucking Co. in Shrewsbury for several years. Previously, he drove for Jevic Transportation in North Oxford and Wolf Trucking in Worcester. He owned Bob and Tom's Towing in Oxford for many years. Mr. Duso was a member of the Oxford Fire Department for many years, retiring as Lieutenant. He loved towing and driving trucks, going camping, and enjoying strawberry margaritas by the bon fire. He loved his dog, Jake. The family would like to thank Guardian Hospice in Sturbridge for their exceptional care during his illness. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private at a later date. Calling hours are Friday, July 11, 2014, from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Hospice, 419 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566.