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DUCHESNE: William (Bill) of Grand Bend and formerly of Oakville

Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On May 12, 2017 @ 11:53 AM In Exeter,Obituary | 23 Comments

DUCHESNE: William (Bill) of Grand Bend and formerly of Oakville

Passed suddenly on his 60th wedding anniversary, May 11th, 2017, at the South Huron Hospital. Bill will be forever remembered as a cherished husband by Joyce Duchesne (nee Rath), loving father of the late Gwen Duchesne and Joanne Pitcher, adored grandfather of Joshua Duchesne and Jeremy Pitcher, and favourite companion of his “puppy” Toddy.

Join us for a special service at the Veteran’s Memorial Branch #498 (Grand Bend Legion), 20 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend on Monday, May 15th at 2pm.  Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. 

Donations to the Huron Shores United Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.   


Condolences for the family of “DUCHESNE: William (Bill) of Grand Bend and formerly of Oakville”

Condolence from Lee McCutcheon on May 12th, 2017 2:12 PM

Our Deepest Sympathies to Joyce and Family,
Bill was a very good man and he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May Bill Rest in Peace.
– Jan & Lee McCutcheon

Condolence from Lynne Desjardine on May 12th, 2017 2:26 PM

Thinking of You, my Dear Friend Joyce.
Lynne

Condolence from Dennis & Elva McIntyre on May 12th, 2017 3:16 PM

Bill was a very special person and will be greatly missed.

Condolence from Jim & Maureen Craig on May 12th, 2017 3:28 PM

Joyce , we are so sorry to hear about Bill .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Jim & Maureen Craig .

Condolence from John and Deb Gill on May 12th, 2017 4:13 PM

60 years togther. What an amazing gift. Our hearts are aching with yours.
John and Deb Gill

Condolence from Barb Teskey on May 12th, 2017 8:04 PM

Joyce, I was so sorry to hear about Bill. You will be in my thoughts.

Condolence from Joan Vogel on May 12th, 2017 9:09 PM

We carry you in our heart of prayer Joyce. Bill was a kind, gentle man who will be forever missed. – Joan, Paul and Miriam Vogel

Condolence from Janice Sinker & Betsy Hanes on May 12th, 2017 11:05 PM

We were so very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. We join with so many others to offer our sincere condolences to you and your family, Joyce.
Janice Sinker & Betsy Hanes

Condolence from Jane ashwood on May 13th, 2017 9:34 AM

Our deepest condolences Joyce to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a very special man.
Jane and Jim Ashwood

Condolence from Jim Ashwood on May 13th, 2017 9:36 AM

Our deepest condolences Joyce to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill was a very special man.
Jane and Jim Ashwood

Condolence from Eldon and Dawna on May 13th, 2017 6:06 PM

You are in our prayers Joyce. Bill was a wonderful man and we will all miss him.
God will take good care of him.
Take care, Eldon & Dawna

Condolence from Linda & Ken Clarke on May 13th, 2017 7:08 PM

Our deepest Sympathies go out to Joyce and Family. Bill was an asset to the Cove community and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Linda & Ken Clarke

Condolence from L Clarke ,President GCLBC on May 13th, 2017 7:23 PM

Our condolences to Joyce and Family. Bill was a long time lawn bowler and member of the Grand Cove Lawn Bowling Club, holding positions of President,Past President and finally Coach. The knowledge , experience and expertise he has passed down will be remembered by all for many years to come.
Be safe in Gods hands

Condolence from Ron on May 14th, 2017 7:59 AM

We are sorry for your loss thought and prayers are with you we all were fortunate to have known Bill.
Marlene and Ron..

Condolence from Paul and Kay Wybrow on May 14th, 2017 9:57 AM

We will miss Bill’s fantastic smile and his booming voice, he will be missed on the bowling greens, we enjoyed knowing Bill here at Grand Cove, the community has lost a good one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Joyce at this most difficult time.

Condolence from Paul nd Doreen Leblanc on May 14th, 2017 10:56 AM

Our deepest sympathies to Joyce and family

Condolence from ARELENE HIPKINS on May 14th, 2017 12:37 PM

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JOYCE & FAMILY. BILL WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED IN GRAND COVE.
YOU ARE INMY THOUGHTS &PRAYERS.
ARLENE HIPKINS

Condolence from Jan Booth on May 14th, 2017 8:14 PM

So very sorry and sad to learn of Bill’s passing. Please know that Bill and I are thinking of you all at this sad time.
Bill will not be forgotten for sure ….especially that nice smile of his when he said “hello” to you.

Condolence from Pat Morden on May 15th, 2017 8:57 AM

Thinking of you during this painful transition, Joyce. Bill was by all accounts a wonderful man, and you had a wonderful life together. As one of my favourite quotes says: “A happy marriage is a long conversation that always seems too short.”

Condolence from Karen BowesSewell on May 15th, 2017 11:11 AM

Sending loving thoughts and condolences to you and your family, Joyce.
Karen Bowes-Sewell

Condolence from Andrea on May 15th, 2017 11:34 AM

Auntie Joyce,

“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” – Author Unknown

Uncle Bill was definitely a treasure to all who were lucky enough to know him. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of spending time with the two of you Gwen and Joanne. Someone so special can never be forgotten.

I am thinking of you and sending you my love.

Rest in peace Uncle Bill.

Love Andrea

Condolence from Sherrie Smith on May 17th, 2017 10:11 PM

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence from Sarah Selves on May 17th, 2017 10:51 PM

Joyce, I am so saddened to read of Bill’s passing. He was wonderful to work with and I will remember him fondly. The picture of him eating a piece of pizza is something I will never forget! My thoughts are with you and your family at this incredibly difficult time.

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