E. Maxine Ducharme

DUCHARME, E. Maxine, age 74 of Clayton Twp., died Sunday, May 29, 2005 atbSelect Specialty Hospital in Flint.  She was born in Flint on April 16, 1931 the daughter of Walter and Cecilia (Stefanski) Jakiemiec and was a lifelong resident of the Flint area.  She was a graduate of All Saints High School.  She had been employed at the Genesee County Treasurers office, and Powers High Schools Cafeteria.  Mrs. Ducharme also was co-owner of M & D Catering and had been retired from Comfort Care.  She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, P.L.A.V. Post 8 Ladies Auxiliary, P.A.R.A. Retirees Group, Daughters of Isabella Circle #530 and a member of Dom Polski.  Surviving is her husband Walter; children, Bob and wife Trisha; Wally and wife Jan; Fred and wife Angie; Dan and wife Terri; Jim; Bill and wife Linda; Tim and wife Beth; Nancy and husband Dale.  There are 26 grandchildren; one great-grandchild a brother, Walter Jakiemiec; sisters, Joan Ives and Roasalie McKerchie.  She was preceded in death by a son, Richard, a sister Cecilia and a grandson, Kyle.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 2, 2005 at All Saints Catholic Church G-4063 W. Pierson Rd. Rev. Fr. Anthony Majchrowski officiating.  Burial will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 P.M. Tuesday and Wednesday.  Tuesday, the P.L.A.V. Post 8 ladies auxiliary will have a prayer service at the funeral home.  The parish Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by a K.of C. Council 695 service at 7:30 P.M.  Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Powers High School or to St. Judes Childrens Hospital.  The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at McLaren Regional Medical Center and to Select Speciality Hospital for their outstanding care during her stay. Friends may post a tribute or share online condolences with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com