LANCASTER Claude J. Ducharme, Sr., 71, of 162 Packard St., died Friday, March 8, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.His is survived by a son, Claude J. Ducharme, Jr. and his wife, Andrea, of Cameron NC; two daughters: Joni Stebbins of Portland, ME, and Barbara Welvert of Leominster; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his companion of 14 years, Patricia LeBlanc, of Lancaster. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Shirley (St. Peter) Ducharme, who died in 1999, and their daughters, Roseanne Fuentes, who died in 2002, and Linda Sherman, who died in 2012. Two brothers, Leo and Gerard Ducharme, also predeceased him.Claude was born and raised in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, son of Ovide and Irene (Vien) Ducharme. He was a long-time resident of Lancaster. For 35 years, Claude worked as a machine mechanic for Nypro, Inc., Clinton, retiring in 2005.Following retirement, he enjoyed spending his winters in Florida. His greatest joy was spending time in the company of family and friends.Claude's funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, with a service at 10:00 a.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton. Burial will follow in Eastwood Cemetery, Lancaster. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. For those who wish, the family suggest that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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