Obituary of Raymond Louis Ducharme

DUCHARME: Unexpectedly, at his residence, Friday, January 14, 2011, Raymond “Ray” Louis Ducharme, of Exeter, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood, age 78. Beloved husband of the late Grace Marie (Regier) Ducharme (1991). Loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Jon Gaiser of Exeter, Christine and Scott Stewart of Thedford, Karen and Ruban Chelladurai of London, Mary-Ellen McBride of Exeter, Deb Feeney and fiance Jack Andrews of Mildmay, Janice and Jarett Kobe of Grand Bend and Dennis McBride. Loving grandfather of Meghan and Mike McLellan who are expecting Ray’s first great-grandchild, Jodi Gaiser, Michelle Gaiser, Cori Stewart, Sean Stewart, Jason Chelladurai, Shane Chelladurai, Taryn McBride, Ben McBride, Maggie McBride, Becca Feeney, Matt Feeney, Charlotte Feeney, Claire Kobe, Grace Kobe, Brooke Kobe and Eve Kobe. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bea Spitzer, Joan Roath, Carol and John Vandermolen, Marion and Pat Sullivan, Teresa and Jim Cerny, Don Regier, Charlie and Jacqui Regier, Richard and Becky Regier. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Edna (McClinchey) Ducharme, brother Jack Ducharme, brothers-in-law Harvey Spitzer, Mel Roath, Lloyd Regier and Ray’s former wife Janette McDonald-Ducharme. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Family and Parish prayers at the funeral home Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich, Monday, January 17, 2011 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Greg Blonde Celebrant. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Zurich. A special thank you to the Town and Country Support Services and the Saint Elizabeth Health Care for their kind and compassionate care for Dad. If desired, memorial donations to these organizations or charity of choice would be appreciated.