Obituary for Mark Joseph Andrew Ducharme
Ducharme, Mark Joseph Andrew
July 30, 1953 – February 24, 2023
The meaning of family isn’t only dictated by shared bloodlines or genetics. Family means being there for one another, day in and day out, through the good times and the bad; creating special memories and having unconditional love.
It saddens us to share that we have lost such an important member of our family. Mark Ducharme passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 24th from heart failure. He was blessed with a short 69 years to shine his light. It gives us a small sense of relief to know that he wasn’t aware of his limited time and didn’t suffer.
Mark was pre-deceased by his parents George and Stella Ducharme of Windsor, Ontario, but he leaves behind his forever family.
He was a good friend and neighbour to John and Louise Grant (Caledon East) and more like a brother to both of them. He was an uncle/mentor to their children Diana (Jason) and Adam (Cynthia). As their families grew, so did his role as ‘Uncle Mark’ to their children, William, Julian, Maeva, Innis, Ethan, and Deklan.
He didn’t miss a soccer game, a birthday party, a school concert or a religious sacrament. He was always available for school pick-ups, drives to appointments and babysitting duties.
Mark retired from DPCDSB as an elementary school principal in the Caledon/Orangeville area in 2007.
The Grants and Mark went on to own and operate Shoeless Joe’s Restaurant in Orangeville until 2018. Mark and Diana then opened Tiny Town Vaughan and continued his legacy of educating children while fostering family connections. We are left with a gaping hole in our hearts, but also with the gift of having the opportunity to have Mark in our lives. We are grateful that he chose us to share his life with. He will be missed beyond words.
A funeral service officiated by Father Bob Glynn will be held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre 21 First St, Orangeville on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Visitation at 10:00 am with the Service at 11:00 am. Reception to follow.
A tree will be planted in memory of Mark in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
July 30, 1953 – February 24, 2023
The meaning of family isn’t only dictated by shared bloodlines or genetics. Family means being there for one another, day in and day out, through the good times and the bad; creating special memories and having unconditional love.
It saddens us to share that we have lost such an important member of our family. Mark Ducharme passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 24th from heart failure. He was blessed with a short 69 years to shine his light. It gives us a small sense of relief to know that he wasn’t aware of his limited time and didn’t suffer.
Mark was pre-deceased by his parents George and Stella Ducharme of Windsor, Ontario, but he leaves behind his forever family.
He was a good friend and neighbour to John and Louise Grant (Caledon East) and more like a brother to both of them. He was an uncle/mentor to their children Diana (Jason) and Adam (Cynthia). As their families grew, so did his role as ‘Uncle Mark’ to their children, William, Julian, Maeva, Innis, Ethan, and Deklan.
He didn’t miss a soccer game, a birthday party, a school concert or a religious sacrament. He was always available for school pick-ups, drives to appointments and babysitting duties.
Mark retired from DPCDSB as an elementary school principal in the Caledon/Orangeville area in 2007.
The Grants and Mark went on to own and operate Shoeless Joe’s Restaurant in Orangeville until 2018. Mark and Diana then opened Tiny Town Vaughan and continued his legacy of educating children while fostering family connections. We are left with a gaping hole in our hearts, but also with the gift of having the opportunity to have Mark in our lives. We are grateful that he chose us to share his life with. He will be missed beyond words.
A funeral service officiated by Father Bob Glynn will be held at Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre 21 First St, Orangeville on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Visitation at 10:00 am with the Service at 11:00 am. Reception to follow.
A tree will be planted in memory of Mark in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 21st Annual Dedication Service will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com