Wilmington, DE - Dr. Alan Dubin, 83, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 at Christiana Care Hospital after a brief illness. Alan was born in Cincinnati, OH. He received a PhD from the California Institute of Technology in Chemistry in 1967 and joined DuPont in 1968 where he retired after 27 successful years.

Alan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His acumen and memory amazed everyone who knew him. He was an avid reader, genealogist, oenophile, gourmand and photographer who excelled at everything he took on. He and his family traveled to his beloved vacation spot, Martha's Vineyard for decades and shared that haven with many friends over the years.

He is survived by his loving and ever supportive wife of 55 years, Joan (Chatfield), two sons, Marc (Marina) their sons, Gabriel, Max, Andrew of NYC and Dan (Grace) their daughter Alexa of Bear, DE, a brother Stuart (Linda) of Topanga Canyon, CA, their daughters Elisabeth and Alice, and a brother-in-law, Jack Chatfield (Charlotte) Davis, CA. their sons John and David.

His four grandchildren were the light of Alan's life and his joie de vivre and optimism brought his bright light to his many, many friends.

Final arrangements are private. Contributions in memory of Alan may be made to the Food Bank of Delaware.