Peacefully at South Huron Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2020 of Hay and formerly of RR 2 Zurich at the age of 76. Loving spouse of Marilyn Thiel for 45 years. Dear step-father of Terry and Kathy Thiel of Centralia and Tammy and Charlie Ducharme of Zurich. Dear papa of Colin, Conor and Caleb; Cameron and Emma. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gerry (Mary) Ducharme, Annette Overholt, Yvonne Overholt, Ken (Jo-Ann) Ducharme, Barbara (Dick) Rau, Marilyn Hassall, Dianne Wilson, and sisters-in-law Ruth Ducharme and Carol Ducharme. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Louis and Theresa (Sreenan) Ducharme, siblings Cecilia (Leonard) Tocker, Don (Lorraine) Ducharme, Marjorie (Ivan) Meidinger, Eugene Ducharme, Rose (Dennis) Overholt, Larry Ducharme, and brothers-in-law George Overholt and Philip Overholt.
Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, St. Joseph with Father Matthew George presiding. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements.
Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Carole Poirier
Charle was a very nice man he will be missed. My condolences to Marilyn and family hugs
Robin and Joe Airdrie
We are deeply saddened by the news of Charlie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Terry & Kathy, Colin, Conor & Caleb, Marilyn & extended family;
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Treasure the memories.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer.
Debbie Denomme
Marilyn , Tammy Charlie and family, we are so sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing ! He had such a memorable smile and friendly nod to everyone, a real gentleman. Please know we are thinking of and praying for comfort for you all . Larry and Debbie
Bill Wilson
Marilyn & Family
I have so many fond memories of times with Charlie and yourself on Hey#21. Charlie’s infectious smile will always be etched in my mind.
My sincere condolences
Bill Wilson and Mary
Jamie and Susan Morden
Aunt Marilyn, Terry, Tammy and families.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss Aunt Marilyn, you and everyone are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Wish I could be with you in person to give you a big hug, but just know we are thinking of you. Condolences to the Ducharme family as well as you, and Terry and Tammy’s families.
Jamie & Sue Morden
Ray and Karen Mathonia
Our sympathy to your family…our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Mary Ann Craner
I would often see Charlie at church and he give me the biggest smile. He was such a gentle soul and I want you all to know I am thinking of you.
Take care.
Paula
Marilyn and family
I’m so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. A very kind and special man. He will surely be missed.
Paula laPorte
Paula
Marilyn and family
I’m so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. A very kind and special man. He will surely be missed.
Paula laPorte
Lorne and Cathy (Tocker) Gregoraschuk
Dear Aunt Marilyn and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers and love are with all of you.
I have a special memory of Uncle Charlie that I would like to share with you. This took place over 50 years ago so I am not sure if Uncle Charlie ever told you about the niece that fell from the second floor to the first floor in Grandpa Ducharme’s barn but that niece was me. Our family was visiting Grandma and Grandpa Ducharme and the children were all playing in Grandpa’s barn, on the second floor. We all knew the floor trapdoor was open and I was standing right in front of it. But as brothers like to scare their little sisters, one of my brothers scared me with a pretend mouse. That’s when I stepped backwards and down I went, to the first floor, landing in some cow manure. By this time the adults were quickly notified. I can still see this next part like it was yesterday. The first person to my rescue was Uncle Charlie in his stocking feet. He usually had such a tan on his face but he was as white as could be. He was also the most important person in the world to me at that moment because I knew that I was going to be okay with his help, and concern and especially the love shown to me by him.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Love Lorne and Cathy (Tocker) Gregoraschuk
Ryan Wilson
Uncle Charlie, you were a sweet, gentle , soft spoken man/uncle that I have fond memories of. I always loved spending time with you and Aunt Marilyn when I was a kid.
I hope you rest peacefully with your family in Heaven.
Love
Ryan
Danielle Pine (Wilson)
Aunt Marilyn & family,
We are thinking about you at this time. Uncle Charlie was a wonderful man and I have many fond childhood memories with him. I know he will be missed very much!
Brenda Askew
Dear Marilyn and family,
Sending all of you, our sincere and deepest sympathy. Uncle Charlie was such a warm, kind, gentle soul. There isn’t a doubt in my mind, his heart was always filled with kindness, generosity, and love. I will always remember my Uncle Charlie with that sparkle in his eyes, the smile that would light up his face, and a heart overflowing with respect, honour and faith. You will be missed. With love, thoughts and prayers, Brenda and Mark Askew
Walt and Brenda Vermunt
Our condolences on losing a fine gentleman. Charlie always had a smile and a kind way about him. May your memories carry you through.
Love and Prayers.
Elaine and Don Beauchamp
Marilyn and Family So Sorry to hear of the sadden passing of Charlie Our Deepest Sympathy
Ray Ducharme
To Marilyn and family
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to all of you. RIP Charlie
Ray Ducharme
Karen and Dave Murray
Dear Marilyn and Family,
sending our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this time of grief. A quiet and humble man, I will always remember the warmth of Uncle Charlie’s smile and his genuine concern that our entire family felt welcome whenever we would go for weekend visits to the farm to visit with Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Dianne and Aunt Marilyn.
May you feel surrounded by the loving support of family and friends as you share special memories of a man who was well loved.
Sincerely,
Karen (Overholt) & Dave Murray
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Marilyn and family and the Ducharme family, so sorry for your loss, he truly was a great man.
Cherish your memories
Al & Sharon Brokenshire
Pearl Ann & Mahlon Martin
Dear Marilyn and Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Charlie….thinking about all of your family through this sad time….May the Lord give you his comfort, strength and peace in the days ahead..
Love and Prayers….
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Marilyn, Tammy, Terry & Family & All the Ducharme Family
We are so sorry for your Loss of a Great man. Charlie always had a smile on his face. He was such a Kind man. Charlie will be Missed by so many. Thinking of You! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Rob and Amy Ducharme
We are sorry to hear of Uncle Charlie’s passing. He was such a great man and I always felt at home with him. I will miss him. Rest In Peace, my dear Uncle.
Ron, Donna and Chandra Tocker
Our most heartfelt sympathy to Marilyn and family during this sad and difficult time. I have many loving memories of my dear Uncle Charlie, and will keep them close to my heart forever. Love and prayers, Ron, Donna, and Chandra Tocker
Bev Jones
Marilyn & Family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I have fond memories of uncle Charlie, always with a smile.
Mike Jeffrey
My sympathy to Marilyn and family and to the Ducharme family. So many good memories with Charlie and the Ducharme cousins. May he RIP.
Connie Fowler
Marilyn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Charlie’s passing. May your memories of him give you comfort during the days and weeks ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie and Steve Fowler
Paul & Mary Lou Gunning
My deepest sympathy to all the Ducharme Families and Marilyn and children.. Charlie had the biggest smile and was such a kind man… You will have such fond memories to share.. May you all have peace and comfort in this challenging time..
Paul & Mary Lou Gunning
Paul and Joan Ducharme
Our deepest compassion and prayers for you Marlyn , Terry&Cathy, Tammy &Charlie and family on the loss of Leo-Charles.
DOUG DALRYMPLE
Marilyn and family
Our sincere condolences and thinking of you at this time.
Doug and Judy
Doug and Cathy Tocker
In my memories of Uncle Charlie, I remember him as a very quiet, hard working man. Always with Grampa working. I remember in the mid 70’s Uncle Charlie showed me around his new house. He and Grampa were vacuuming , he hadn’t move in yet. I was very impressed he took the time to spend with me. I also remember his 67 or 68 Pontiac 2 plus 2, red with a black vinyl roof. 2 door. Probably a 327 cubic Inch. What a beautiful car. I am sure Uncle Charlie had the green tree car freshener hanging in his car and to this day, I continue that tradition.
We are so happy we were able to see him at Mom’s (Cecilia Tocker) funeral. Rest peacefully Uncle Charlie.
Barry Ducharme
Our thoughts and prayers with you all.
Love Barry Irene Chad and Wesley.
Randy and Gail Oke
Dear Marilyn and Family,
We’re truly sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Charlie. May all of your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time.
Dave Frayne
To all of Charlie’s family:
Sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to the Ducharme family my thoughts and prayers are with you.Marylou and Francis Denomme
Jim Oesch
Marilyn and families
The world lost a Kind and sweet man . He will be missed .
Goes and Cecilia Smith
To Marilyn and the DUCHARME family we send our deepest condolences and prayers.
John Pryde
Marilyn & the Ducharme family: Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Charlie, a genuinely great guy.
Sincerely, John Pryde
Jim Kelly
My Condolences to Marilyn and all of the Ducharme Family,s..Charlie will be missed by all’ May he rest in peace.
Elaine Ducharme
Dear Marilyn, Tammy and Charlie, Terry and Kathy our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George and Elaine
Alysha Overholt
Dear Great Aunt Marilyn and family,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Great Uncle Charlie. Please know that we are thinking of you all during this difficult time and send all of our love.
Alysha and Brandon Overholt
Joe & Carolyn Rau
To Marilyn, Tammy & Charlie, Terry & Kathy & families & the Entire Ducharme family
Please accept our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Charlie was a great guy
with a great smile every time you saw him. Hold on to all the memories as they will help
you get through the days to come. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Alvin/Marilyn Taylor
Marilyn and Family
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. May happy memories help you through this difficult time .
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Marilyn and family,
Sincere sympathy in the passing of Charlie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Howard and Yvonne
Margaret Powell
The family of Uncle Nap and Aunt Ulene are saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing and wish to extend our sincere condolence to Marilyn and family and our much loved Ducharme cousins.
Warm hugs to all.
Rose & Keith Brittain
So sorry for your loss condolences to all the family 🌹
Pat and Elaine Jeffrey
Dear Marilyn and family: So sorry to hear of Leo-charles passing. He was always a gentle soul with a big smile for everyone he met. Prayers to all your family
Lilliane Laporte
To Marilyn and the Ducharme family,
Sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. Prayers and thoughts are sent your way.
Lilliane LaPorte
Sandy and Joe Overholt
Our deepest sympathies to you all. It is so difficult letting our loved ones go. But he is in a better place and not suffering any longer. Also take comfort knowing he is now able to see Grandma and Grandpa and all of his siblings and in-laws who have left before him. Sending our loves and prayers to all of you. Sandy and Joe Overholt xoxo
Linda Webber
Marilyn and family: This wasn’t what l was expecting when l read the obits today. Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. RIP Charlie. We will miss your wonderful smile and laughter.
Eugene and Linda Webber. HUGS Marilyn , until l can give you areal one!
Doug Kyle
Terry and Kathy , Charlie and Tami and your families, We are sorry to learn of Charlie’s passing. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers . With sincere sympathy, Doug,Sharon and Sarah Kyle
Kurtis Finkbeiner
Marilyn& Family
Im so sorry of the passing of Charlie He was wonderful man thinking of you at this difficult
LINDA cHARRETTE
Marilyn and families….We are so sorry to hear about Charlie…..he was such a kind and gentle man….. . you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time….. Linda and Tony Charrette
Martha Risi
Marilyn,Terry,Kathy ,Tammy ,Charlie and all the grandchildren
With a heavy heart l would like to extend my deepest sympathy
Charlie always had a gentle smile ,which showed just how much he loved his family
When together we always had the best of visit.
We have the fondest memories of Charlie
Sending hugs to all
Martha Risi
Mary Cronyn
Marilyn,Terry,Tammy & Families
Sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you all.May he Rest In Peace
Helen & Leon Coolman
So sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to help you through this time.
KELLY O'CONNOR
I worked with Charlie for 33 years at general coach, always a great guy and a gentleman. Very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to Marilyn and the family.
John Paul and Barb rau
We are very sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. Our prayers and sympathy are with you!
Judy & Kim McKinnon
Dear Family,
Deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of Uncle Charlie.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Marge Schilbe
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.Marge
Barry and Karen Overholt
Marilyn,
We are extremely sorry for your loss. I will miss our many barbershop conversations
Denise Byrne (Meidinger)
Dear Marilyn and family
So sorry and saddened to hear of Charlie’s passing. To repeat what others are saying, I will always remember Charlie with a beautiful smile and a genuine hello. RIP Charlie
Amy & Andrew Bedard and Ron Walper
Terry, Kathy and family, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. Sending you our prayers and heartfelt sympathy.
Marilyn Campbell
Marilyn & Family
Sorry For Your Loss – Charlie and his big smile will be missed by All.
GOD BLESS
Your Friend Forever – Marilyn
Don & Charlene Oesch
Marilyn and the Ducharme families
Our prayers are with all of you in the loss of Charlie. Always smiling and friendly whenever we saw him.
Rest In Peace
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
So sorry to hear the passing of Charlie…thinking of all of you at this difficult time ….treasure the many memories…
Elaine
Ron and Dianne Ducharme
Dear Marilyn and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
at this very sad time
Carol Churchill
Marilyn and family,
So sorry to hear about Charlie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love Carol and Winston
Cindy Taylor
Marilyn and family I am sorry to hear the passing of Charlie. I will always remember the smile on his face when I would see him. My daily routine would be to look at your place every morning when I went to work and hoping every thing was ok.
Take care
Cindy
Gary and Judy Kyle
Marilyn and family. We are very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Take time to grieve but smile again when you think of all the fond memories.
Linda Fahner
Marilyn and family
Sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing . Prayers for all during this difficult time.
Linda Fahner
Joe and Marilyn kenda
Marilyn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. He was a great man with always a big smile on his face. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. 💕🙏🏻
Nancy Ducharme
My thoughts are with you and your families at this sad time
Dennis Regier
Condolences to the Ducharme and Maxwell families.
Never saw Charlie without a smile on his face, always a kind and generous man!
Dennis and Lorraine Regier.
Linda & Jerry Traquair
So very sorry for your loss, Marilyn & family.
Margaret Brintnell
Margaret Brintnell
Marilyn & Family I am so sorry to hear about Charlie. All your family will have so many wonderful memories to share. Thinking of you.
Margaret Brintnell
Bill Grenier
Our deepest sympathy to you all. I remember Leo-Charles as a very quiet man and always having a great smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bill & Marie Anne Grenier
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
To Charlie’s immediate family and extended, we are so sorry for your loss, I feel so bad that I did not recognize him when I was cleaning his room but now I remember those beautiful eyes, that entire family was blessed with a thoughtful smile and a laugh that made you smile. He now has his turn to spend time with family and friends that will be welcoming home. Memories last forever and we need them at times of sadness. Peace to each and everyone!
John & Diane Wilds
Marilyn and family. Our thoughts are with everyone during this difficult time.
Clarence Rau
My deepest sympathy to all the Ducharme family’s and Marilyn and family my thoughts and prayers are with all. .Clarence Rau
Donna O'Brien
Dear Marilyn and family, I am so sorry to learn of your sad loss ! Charlie was such a sweet,quiet man andyou will certainly miss him dearly !!You,your kids and grand kids will have many good memories of happy times together and these will be treasured by all of you. Sending heartfelt sympathy and big hugs to all of you !! Love Donna
Marlene Ingram
Marilyn and family , so very sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing ,you are in my thoughts.
Mel and Kathy Winger
Our condolences, sorry for your loss.
Jerry & Rose Vanbruaene
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing.We have not had the pleasure of seeing him for a long time but he always had a big smile and a warm hello.Our condolences to all..
June E Morenz
Marilyn and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how I feel for everyone. Charlie was a great neighbour, who always had a big smile and laugh, which I will miss. Marilyn, look after yourself. RIP Charlie.
Evelyn Vincent
Marilyn,
Since sympathy. So sorry to read of Charlie’s passing. Thinking of you
louise haggitt
Marilyn and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss Charlie was the great man . Paul worked with him for years at the coach . Charlie was always smiling . I seen him not that long ago had a nice chat at the grocery store. He hadn’t change still smiling and friendly . He will be missed . He will also be watching over you all . May you Rest in Peace Charlie
Paul and Louise Haggitt
Doug and Joyce McBeath
To Marilyn and the entire Ducharme family our sympathy and prayers go out to you in your loss. He was such a gentle man
George Watson
To Marilyn and family, and the Ducharme family , so sorry for your loss. Worked many years with Charlie at General Coach and he always had a smile for you .Charlie was our main tractor driver for moving units. He will be remembered .
Glen and Donna Greb
Glen and I wish to express our sincerest condolences to Marilyn and her family. All of you will have very happy memories.Charlie was always a perfect gentleman and loved the times that we dropped in for a chat. Sincerely. Glen and Donna Greb
Bill Jeffrey
On behalf of Ken and Bill Jeffrey (Cecilia and Leonard Jeffrey sons) , may we extend our sincere condolences to Charlie wife, and family. Aunt Cis was always providing us with information on her many nephews and nieces, including Charlie and his brothers and sisters. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Bill
Chuck and Tanya Erb
Tanya and I are keeping you all, in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Janet Killby
Marilyn and Family:
Our sincere sympathy on hearing of Charlie’s passing. We will miss his smile and laughter.
May memories last forever and bring you warmth and peace during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Killby and Gary Tieman
Ann Maxwell
Marilyn, Terry, Kathy, Tammy , Charlie and families
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Charlie. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult.
Darren Rau
Dear Family
Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. We have many great memories of Uncle Charlie and I know he will be missed by all.
Darren & Aimee Rau
Alice Masse
Thinking of all of you at this most difficult time I worked with Charlie for many years He truly was a real gentleman . Condolences to the family Don and Alice Masse,