Edwin "Duke" Doubet, 90, of Niles died at 5:25AM Friday May 4, 2012 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House in Poland.

He was born December 1, 1921 in Meadville, Pennsylvania the son of Leon and Rachel Kremis Doubet.

Duke was a 1940 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, a member of the cheerleading squad and a graduate of The Bowman Institute.

He owned and operated with his wife Doubet's Jewelry Store in downtown Niles, a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles, Niles Rotary and Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed golfing, working outside, vacationing with his family, attending dog shows, and a United States Army Veteran of World War II having served in Guam and Saipan.

His wife Jeanne Jones Doubet whom he married April 17, 1943 died July 29, 2008.

He will be deeply missed by two daughters, Dianne Doubet Henson and her husband Edward of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Lisa Doubet Baker of Niles, two grandchildren, Tiffany Baker and her husband John Grandage of Tallahassee, Florida, and Jacqueline Baker and her husband Matthew Schaum of Niles, a sister Joan Vaughn, and his beloved Yorkie Bridget.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jane Doubet Burke and her son Ken Burke.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10AM Thursday at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Niles with Fr. Thomas Kraszewski officiating, preceded by a 9:30AM prayer service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in Niles City Cemetery where Duke will be honored by The Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made to Hospice of The Valley Hospice House. 9803 Sharrott Road Poland, Ohio 44514

Family and friends can view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send e-mail condolences at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.