Anne Marie Bates-Dubois passed away in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born October 15, 1964 in Boston, MA. She lived in the Boston area most of her life until moving to Derry, NH in 1995.
Anne Marie loved and lived flowers. Her shop of 30 years, Quint’s Flower Bouquet, provided her with a platform to make floral designs for all occasions, and to arrange weddings and other large events. She was well thought of in the Newton, MA community and by her customers.
Another passion was horses. Beginning as a trail guide at age 16, she soon owned her own horse and enjoyed horseback riding with friends and family. Anne passed her love of horses to her daughter, Meghan, and enjoyed watching her compete in horse shows.
She is described by a close friend as “loving like a child.” This she did to all, bringing fun and joy to everyone. Her family knew this love well.
She is survived by her life partner, Tom Connelly; children, Zachary and Meghan Dubois; grandson, Zachary Dubois; her mother, Maria Nitzsche; her brother, Lot Bates(Sheri) and their children, Drew and Lot; her aunts - Catherine Williams (David) and their son Harold (Rubina); Connie Dana (Joe) and son Neil; Anne Schneider(Peter) and their children Paul, Sally(Rick) and Phillip; Marcia Rough; cousin Kyle Nitzsche(Nancy); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews
After cremation, services are being planned by the family for a date in the future.