It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Gerard “Gerry” Louis Ducharme in his 89th year, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Gerard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary (Meidinger) Ducharme. While Gerry had numerous jobs during his lifetime, he was happiest when he ran a livestock and cash crop farm. Gerry was a 4th degree member of the Fr. Stephen Eckert Knights of Columbus Council, Seaforth, Ontario.
He is survived by his children: Fr. Gary Ducharme of London, Judy and Kim McKinnon of Zurich, Gail and Randy Oke of Grand Bend, Beverly Jones of London, and Mary-Lynn and Doug Davis of London. Dad was blessed with 9 beautiful grandchildren: Amanda and Matt Smale, Jenna-Lee McKinnon and Korey McKinnon, Brenden and Jennifer Oke, Jessalyn and Dan Beaney, Josh Jones, Kate Jones and friend Aaron, Greg and Erin Davis, Kayley Davis and friend Jamie. He was also blessed with 5 great-grandchildren: Brayden and Brooklyn Smale, Eloise and Wally Oke, Leo Davis and twin great-granddaughters soon to arrive. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Annette Overholt, Ken and Jo-Ann Ducharme, Barbara and Dick Rau, Marilyn Hassall, Dianne Wilson, Carol Ducharme, Ruth Ducharme, and Marilyn Thiel. Gerard is predeceased by his parents Louis and Theresa (Sreenan) Ducharme, brothers, sisters, and their spouses, Cecilia and Leonard Tocker, Donald and Lorraine Ducharme, Marjorie and Ivan Meidinger, Eugene Ducharme, Rose and Dennis Overholt, Yvonne and Phil Overholt, Charles Ducharme, and Larry Ducharme. Dear brother-in-law of Theresa Regier, Virgina Denomme, Steve and Pat Meidinger, and Anne and Cyrille Hartman. Deceased in-laws Roman and Elsie Meidinger, Margurite and Paul Jaster, Clem Regier, Leo and Cecile Meidinger, Lloyd Dennome, and Martha and Philip Vercourterin.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 49 Goshen Street North, ZURICH on Tuesday evening from 6 – 9 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register.
A private family Funeral Mass will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Zurich on Wednesday, June 30th at 1 PM with Fr. Gary Ducharme presiding. Interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph.
Though the Funeral Mass is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or St. Boniface Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Jody Gerard Durand
So sorry to hear our neighbour on the 14th has passed away. Gerry raised a lovely family and we truly enjoyed the riches of his children and wife Mary. Jody Durand
Arlene and Scott Thomson and family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Doug and Elaine Coxon
So very sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Louis and Catherine Masse
So sorry for your loss. Louis and Catherine
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Mary & family
Sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers
Cheryl Durand
Very sorry for the passing of Gerry. A loving husband. Father. Faithful Catholic member, a farmer, friend and neighbour. Sending virtual hugs and prayers to Mary and family. Sincerely Cheryl Durand
reginald leo quesnel Deacon
Dear Ducharme Family,
My sympathies and love on the death of your father. May he rest in Christs Peace in Paradise.
Thanking God for Gerry and his good deeds on earth. Blessings Fr. Gary, Mother and Family during this transition of Life. Trust Jesus Mary and St. Joseph who will sustain all of you. You are in my prayers Daily this week. Go in the Peace of Christ.
Karen Geiger
Mary and family
Deepest sympathies to you and your family! Very fond memories of Gerry when we lived beside you in Zurich.
Karen, Kaylee, Evan and Kami
Steve & Tanis Denomme
Deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Louise Ennis
Bev and family, very sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in caring thoughts.
Mary Jenkins
Dear Aunt Mary and Cousins,
I have such fond memories of the times I spent on the farm with your family. I remember Uncle Gerry as a very hard-working kind man. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mary Jenkins
Pauline Miller
Mary and family, my deepest sympathy in the loss of Gerry. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad and difficult time.
Pauline Miller
Lorne and Cathy (Tocker) Gregoraschuk
Dear Aunt Mary, Cousins and Families,
Sending all our love and deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in your special memories, knowing that Uncle Gerry is only a prayer away in God’s infinite loving arms and Heaven’s bonding embrace.
Pat and Elaine Jeffrey
Dear Mary and Family. Our sincere sympathy to you and all your family. We will keep you’s in our prayers.
Robin Turner
Mary-Lynn and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sending my deepest sympathies and thinking of you all as you honor your Dad today.
Joanne Regier
My Deepest Sympathy to you Aunt Mary and family on Uncle Gerry passing. Someone who shared so much of life with you will forever be a part of you. Memories are your keepsake. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Joanne and family
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to Mary and family
Steve & Deb Overholt
Our deepest sympathies to all your family. All your memories of your husband and dad will always be close to your heart. He will be dearly missed but he is your angel now…guiding you all on your journey.
Hugs to all of the family. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Steve & Deb Overholt
Ruth Madziak
Dear Mary & family. I am so sorry to hear about Gerry and send my condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. I know you will be surrounded by family and comforted by many happy memories. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Laura Overholt
Dear Mary and family, sending you my deepest sympathy with the passing of Gerry.
Gerry was a good and gentle man always had that smile when coming to church Saturday night
for mass. Always looked forward to seeing you both. He will be missed.
Also to the Ducharme and Meidinger families my sympathy.
Ron & Cathy Meidinger
Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
We were saddened to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. We will remember him as a quiet and kind man whose legacy will live on through his/your beautiful family. We will continue to hold you in our prayers, trusting that God will comfort you with loving memories.
Sending our love,
Ron & Cathy Meidinger
Jill & Terry Dietz
Mary-Lynn and Family; I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Ron and Donna Tocker
Dearest Aunt Mary and Family. Our most heartfelt sympathy is with you all at this sad and difficult time. May we cherish the memories of our kind and gentle Uncle Gerry forever.
Barry and Irene Ducharme
Aunt Mary and family our sincere condolences to you all ❤🙏.
Barry and Irene
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
Mary and Family
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time … treasure the memories …
Elaine
William Jeffrey
Our sincere condolences to you Mary and to your family. You and Gerry brought my mother Cecilia Jeffrey much happiness with your visits to the home, including the goodies that you brought her from the bakery. Aunt Cis spoke highly about her nephew and niece. Now she will be enjoying Gerry’s heavenly presence in God eternal home. We do hope that his passing will bring you, Mary and your family many fond family memories which so evident in your picture presentation. We will keep you in our prayers Mary that God will keep you in his loving care as you mourn the loss of Gerry.
Kindness Regards
Pat & Bill Jeffrey
alma Westlake
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family in the passing of a special husband and father. He will be missed. You will have many happy memories of good times together.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Bonnie Esler
Aunt Mary & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the days to come. Our prayers and thoughts are will all of you.
Bonnie & Trevor
Stevie and Patti
Dear Mary and family
Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to all Gerry’s loved ones during this sorrowful time.
Patti and Stevie Geoffrey
Michael & Yvonne
Our condolences to Mary & the Ducharme/Miendinger families. Gerry’s life as a gentle, humble servant of love is our comfort to celebrate his future eternal joy and peace in heaven.
Marg and Earl Horner
We are sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. We had some good visits when we lived across the street.Remember the good times.
Sandy Hartman-Kobarda
Dear Aunt Mary and Family,
Sending you hugs as you say your good byes to Uncle Gerry, may he RIP.
Hugh & Anne Timmons
Father Gary, We are sorry to hear of your father’ s passing. We will remember him in our prayers.
Hugh & Anne Timmons
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Our deepest sympathy to you Mary & all your family in your sad loss . May your wonderful memories of times shared together help to comfort you at this difficult time. Hugs to all!
Susan Glaab
Dear Mary, Gary, Amanda and Jenna,
My deepest sympathy on the death of your husband, father and grandfather. He was a good man who will live on in the hearts of his family for generations to come. May you be comforted by the love of family and friends.
Lovingly,
Susan Glaab CSJ
Deb Regier
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jerry’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers during this sad time.
Love & Prayers
Ken & Deb Regier
Jerry Vanbruaene
Dear Mary & Family, the Ducharme & Meidinger &Families,
We were so sorry to hear of Gerard’s passing. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry & Rose
Marg Gingerich
Mary and family
My deepest condolences. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Doug and Cathy Tocker
We wish to share our condolences on the loss of Uncle Gerry with Aunt Mary and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Don & Charlene Oesch
Mary and family. Our deepest condolences in the loss of Gerry. He was a gentle, kind man, and will be missed in our parish family. Our prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Don & Charlene
Connie Fowler
Aunt Mary and family, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Connie and Steve Fowler
Rick & Patti Bedard
Mary and Family. Sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Lisa Laycox
Aunt Mary and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Lisa & Rodger Laycox
Ray and Karen Mathonia
May your happy memories surround your family with the love you shared with your husband, father grandfather, grandfather and family member. I saw him most in Church where he was a faithful member of St. Boniface Church…Our sympathy to you all.
Rosemary Ducharme
Dear Aunt Mary and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Gerard and Rosemary Ducharme
Nancy Becker
Dear Aunt Mary and family:
Condolences to all of you as you mourn this incredible loss.
Uncle Gerry will forever be remembered and respected for his kindness, compassion, and gentle heart. Hugs to you all,
Nancy Becker and Brian Klooster
Darren & Aimee Rau
Aunt Mary and Family
Sending our thoughts and prayers. They don’t come more gentle and kind than Uncle Gerry. He will be missed by everyone lucky enough to cross paths with him.
Love Darren & Aimee
Mike & Norma Denomme
Dear Aunt Mary & all my Ducharme Cousin’s,
Very sorry to hear about Uncle Gerry’s passing. Some of the best childhood memories took place at the farm.
Rest in Paradise Uncle Gerry
Jim and Marlene Regier
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Jim and MarlenecRegier
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Mary-Jo Drager
Dear Aunt Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of dear Uncle Gerry. I will always remember his gentle nature and warm smile. I feel lucky to have been part of his extended family. Sending sincerest condolences to you all.
David Denomme
Mary and family; Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this time. . Our thoughts are with you. David and Donna Denomme.
Jeff & Sandi Mckinnon
Mary, Judy and Kim and family
Sorry for your loss, our hearts are with you.
Jeff & Sandi Mckinnon
Jim Oesch
Mary and family ,
My deepest condolences to you all . Thinking of you all in this difficult time .He was a fine man ,cherish your memories.
Jim
Geoff Brady
Gail, Randy and families,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. He will live on in all your memories forever.
Sincerely, Geoff and Nancy Brady
karen chelladurai
Dear Mary Lynn and the entire Ducharme family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and your husband, Mary. I have such fond memories of Gerry quietly smiling and nodding whenever I had the good fortune to see and chat with him. I imagine him doing the same in heaven. Such a gentle demeanor and a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences,
Karen and Ruban
Fr. Rick Janisse
Dear Mary, Gary and family,
My sympathy and prayers upon the death of your husband and father, Gerry. I will offer Mass for the repose of his soul.
May he now know the fullness of the Father’s love.
Rick
Lori Turkheim
Mary and family
Sincere sympathy to all at this sad time…thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead!
Gary Goyeau
Dear Mary, Gary and family. Sorry to hear about Gerry’s passing. He was a good man and I was honored to spend time with him and all of you over the years.
Be assured that Gerry and each of you are in my prayers. Will offer Mass for Him tomorrow. I trust he already has a front row seat in heaven.
Love and support
Father Gary Goyeau
Fr Richard Charrette
Dear Mary, Fr Gary and all members of the Ducharme Family:
I offer you my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear husband, father, grandfather and closest relative Gerard. I will remember him and all of you at Mass and in prayer. May God grant Gerard eternal life with all God’s saints in heaven forever.
Sincerely,
Fr Richard Charrette
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Aunt Mary and Family
We are saddened to hear of the passing of dear Uncle Gerry. He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by many. May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Uncle Gerry.💕🙏🏻
Rev. Fr. Jose Montepeque
Je tiens à présenter mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille Ducharme pour la perte de Gérard. Mon cœur et mes prières vont vers vous, demandant à Dieu, notre Seigneur, de ressentir vos cœurs avec paix, réconfort et consolation. Rev. Fr. Jose Montepeque. paroise Saint Thomas d’Aquin, Sarnia, On. N7V 2E9
My deepest condolences to the Ducharme family in the loss of Gerard. My heart and prayers go to you asking God to feel your hearts with peace, comfort and consolation. Sincerely,
Cheryl Becker
Mary and family
Our deepest sympathy to all at this sad time.
Greg, Cheryl Becker and family
Chuck & Tanya Tanya Erb
We extend our Sincere Sympathy to Mary, and all of Jerry’s Family. A True Gentle Man indeed.
Keeping you in our Thoughts & Prayers.
Sandy Overholt
Dear Aunt Mary and family,
Uncle Gerry was a wonderful, very kind and faith-filled man all of his life. Heaven just gained another angel. I know you will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sending lots of love your way.
Joe and Sandy Overholt
Laurue Labrosse
It’s with great sadness to hear of the passing of uncle Garry,our deepest sympathy aunt Mary and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Deacon Andy and Laurie Labrosse – (Vercouteren).
Alice Masse
Dear Mary and Families
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time
Sincere Sympathy
Don &Alice Masse
Mary Ann Craner
Dear Mary and Family
Please accept our condolences and know that we are thinking of you at this time.
The Craner Family
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Mary and entire family…
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time…Cherish the memories of such a loving family nan.
Phil & Linda Regier
Our deepest condolences of the passing of a dear Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. He was always such a humble man, a great example of God’s apostle. May all the good times be treasured in your hearts. Gerry for certain will be with God in heaven.
Donna Overholt
Dear Aunt Mary and family,
We send our deepest condolences and prayers to you, upon Uncle Gerry’s passing. His quiet nature and quick, welcoming smile remain with us as we fondly remember him. He will be welcomed with much love as he takes his place in heaven.
Love, Danny and Donna
RoseMary Cleary
Dear Father Gary,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Please know that you and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
RoseMary Cleary
Patty and Phil LaPorte
So sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing.He was such a gentle man and he will surely be missed by all the family and extended families as well. Love and prayers to all.
Erin Macias
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Jenna.
Joan M Ducharme
Our sympathy and prayers are with you Mary and your whole family.
DorisHamilton
My sympathy to Mary and Family
Sharon Overholt
Dear – Mary
So sorry to hear of Gerrys passing ,my deepest sympathies to all the Ducharme and Meidinger families.
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Mary, Fr. Gary, Judy & Kim, Gail & Randy, Beverly, Mary-Lynn & Doug and families: We are very sorry to hear of the loss of you dear husband, father and grandfather. May all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. ♥
Dan Meidinger
Aunt Mary and family
I am so sorry to hear about uncle Gerry’s passing. Uncle Gerry was a very kind man. Our sympathies and prayers to all of you
Dan Meidinger and Lynn Naovarath
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Mary and family – you are on our minds and in our hearts – with prayer and sadness.
We have special remembrance of Gerry – and feel blest to know him.
With love and sympathy – Cecelia and Don
Marge Schilbe
My deepest sympathy to you and all your family Mary, He will be missed.
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
Dear Aunt Mary and Family
Sorry to hear that Uncle Gerry passed away.
Sincere condolences to all of you.
Uncle Gerry was a man few words,but always
had a friendly smile.
RIP💔
Angela Tony and Katie
Our condolences to Judy, Kim and family on the loss of their Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather.
Francis Denomme
Mary and family; Our deepest condolences love and prayers go out to you all throughout this very trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Francis Denomme & Bonnie Vinet
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Our sincere sympathy Mary and Family, a man of few words, his deep faith and love for his family never went unnoticed. Thinking of you all as the loss of a husband and father is something we know is going to eventually happen but still is difficult. Hugs!
Steve & Audrey Skinner
Our deepest condolences to all of the Ducharme and Meidinger families for the loss of such a kind and sweet man. We will miss that smile and his little nod he would give when you met up with him.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all!
Sincerely Steve and Audrey
Mike and Beatie Rau
Our sympathy and prayers Mary and family and the Ducharme and Meidinger families , Gerry was a wonderful man and liked by everyone . He will be missed .
Mike and Beatie
Mike Jeffrey
My sympathy to Gerry’s family. I had many good times with the Ducharme cousins at Aunt Toots and Uncle Louis. May he RIP
MaryAnne
So sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing, hold his memory close to your hearts. Love and prayers Aunt Mary and family
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
So sorry for the loss of Gerry Our Deepest Sympathy to Mary and all the Family
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Mary and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of
you at this very sad time Gerard was a real
gentle man
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Mary and Family
We were saddened to hear of Gerard,s passing
He was a real gentle man Our prayers and thoughts
are with all of you at this very sad time
Brenda Askew
Dear Aunt Mary and family.
We are very sorry to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. His quiet manner, warm and welcoming smile will always be the precious memory I will hold close to my heart.
Keeping all of you in our thoughts, and prayers.
Love Brenda and Mark
Gord andCecilia Smith
We are so sorry to hear about Gerard’s passing. We will surely miss his gentle smile. Sending our condolences to you Mary and your family
Doug & Audrey Meidinger
Dear Aunt Mary and all our Ducharme cousins. We were saddened to hear of Uncle Gerry’s passing. are Let the special memories you made as a family over the many years provide you with comfort and a lots of smiles. He was a wonderful man and is now enjoying the his place in heaven with Our Lord & Saviour.
Rest In Peace Uncle Gerry.
Elaine Ducharme
To Mary and family our sincere condolences on the loss of Gerard.
George & Elaine Ducharme
Wendy (Meidinger) and Les Coleman
Thoughts and prayers are with Mary and her families, the Ducharme families and the Meidinger families.
Sandra Shaw
So sorry to hear of your sad news, Mary. Your family lived down the road from us when we were kids. We enjoyed being your baby sitter from time to time. What a great guy was Gerry.
Clarence Rau
My deepest sympathy to all the Ducharme and Mieidinger family’s my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time . He was such a gentle man he will be missed.
Julie Becker
We are so sorry to hear of Gerry’s passing. He will always be remembered as a kind, quiet soul, a true gentleman.
We will keep you in our prayers during this sad time. May your memories be a blessing.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Marty and Julie Becker
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our sympathy and prayers to Mary and the entire Ducharme and Meidinger families on your loss of a quiet gentle man