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Gerald "Jerry" DeChaine

Gerald DeChaine Obituary

Of Kelseyville, passed away on September 13, 2010 at his home after a courageous battle with Cancer. Born in Lake Oswego, OR on February 4, 1940 to Bennett and Hazel DeChaine. Jerry was a Chemistry Instructor of 36 Years at Mendocino Community College. After retiring from a life of teaching, he was elected to the Board of Trustees for Mendocino Community College. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, three children and four grandchildren. Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, Sunday October 24, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mendocino Lake Club House, 1500 Lake Mendocino Dr. in Ukiah.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2010.

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At a Mendocino College faculty picnic, mid 1980s

Nikki Herbst

October 20, 2010

Jerry was a cheery coworker with whom I enjoyed interacting and working. I am very sorry for your loss. I am attaching a photo from the mid 1980s, taken at a Mendocino College faculty picnic; I hope it brings back good memories to you as it does to me. Nikki Herbst (Iowa City, IA; former faculty member at Mendocino College)

Dennis & Lawanda Lucido

October 16, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss.

October 16, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a dedicated instructor at MCC and is greatly missed.

Mary

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