DUGAS, Lawrence Joseph, age 76 of Overton, Yarmouth Co., N.S. passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on February 26, 2016 after a 25 year battle with cancer. Born in Yarmouth on February 10, 1940 he was a son to the late Adolphe Joseph Dugas and Celeste (Comeau) Dugas. Lawrence was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved his family dearly. He had a very special place in his heart for his little dog Brandy. He was extremely hard working from the age of 14 in various types of fishing and heavy machine operator until his retirement. However he continued to do odd jobs for his friends and family in his little workshop. He took pride in everything he did. He loved to go for a ride on his 1952 Big Red tractor that he rebuilt. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dolly (Sisco) Dugas; daughters, Kathy Morton, Yarmouth; Carol Philips (James Saulnier), Yarmouth; Wendy Robicheau (Roy White), Chebogue; grandchildren, Jennifer Phillips, Jeffery Morton, Justin Morton, Amanda Royal; great grandchildren, Kylee, Kyran, Corbin, Jadelyn, Aiden, and Dylan. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Ralph, James and Alfred; sisters, Pauline Rhyno and Annie O’Connell Muise; nephews, David Dugas and Johnny Dugas; and niece Janice Trimper. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. Visitation was held Tuesday March 1, 2016 from 7-9 P.M. in Sweeny’s Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of life was held Wednesday, March 2 at 2 P.M. from Yarmouth Wesleyan Church, Rev. John Symonds officiated. Interment took place in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery and a reception followed at Yarmouth Wesleyan Church. Family flowers only please. Donations in Lawrence’s memory may be made to the Friends of Gilles Boudreau Cancer Help Fund or the Tri County V.O.N. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guestbook on-line at: www.sweenysfuneralhome.net