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Gerald J. Ducharme

1945 - 2023

Gerald J. Ducharme obituary, 1945-2023, Springfield, MA

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Wilbraham Funeral Home

2551 Boston Road

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Gerald Ducharme Obituary

Gerald J. Ducharme
1945 - 2023
Springfield
Gerald J. Ducharme, 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Francis and Mary (Ceijka) Ducharme, he was raised, from the age of 4, by Casimir Zaborowski. Jerry served proudly in the US Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for UPS for 25 years until his retirement. A Shriner, he belonged to the vintage auto unit and the legion of honor unit. Until recently, Jerry was an active volunteer at the MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, serving on their firing party. He was predeceased by his wife Sue Ellen (Bryant) Ducharme and his two brothers; Robert and Michael Ducharme. He is survived by his three children; Gerald Ducharme, Jr. (Tami), Candy O'Connor and Richard Ducharme (Traci), his sister Patricia Hedspeth, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6th from 11AM to 1PM at Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham. Committal Service with Military Honors will follow at 2PM at MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's New England, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.


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Published by The Republican from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2023.

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Albert (Al) Gauthier

January 5, 2024

My sincere regards to the family of Gerald for their sad loss, and to his sister Patty for the loss of her three brothers, I was also sad to learn of the passing of Mike Ducharme, who was an old friend from days gone by.

Susan

December 14, 2023

I'm so very sorry for your loss,,I was Jerry and sue's neighbor on tree top avenue

Carolyn Riley

December 2, 2023

Philip R Giroux

December 2, 2023

Sir thank you for your service to our country

Gerald Sedelow

December 2, 2023

My condolences to the Ducharme family and extended members
So sorry for your loss.

Jean Bussolari

December 1, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doreen Race

December 1, 2023

Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family. He was a w wonderful man and will be missed by many.

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Dec

6

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wilbraham Funeral Home

2551 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095

Dec

6

Committal

2:00 p.m.

MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery

Agawam, MA

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Wilbraham Funeral Home

2551 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095

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