In Taunton, Joan Suzanne Ducharme, age 87, it is with great sadness that we announce her passing at home while surrounded by her loving family on August 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Margaret (Wade) Gladue. She was the wife of the late Donald Ducharme, sister of Peggy and husband Richard Paulson of Taunton and her sisters in laws Claire Travers, Dee Brehaut and Marsha Ducharme. She was the mother of Michael, Lynn both of Taunton and Dawn and her husband James Dinneen of Berkley. She had three grandchildren; Ryan and his wife Catie of Norfolk, Matthew of Berkley and Caitlin of Braintree. They were her greatest joy and she cherished the time spent with them.
Joan graduated from Taunton High School in 1953 and attended the Pondville School of Nursing. She worked at Taunton State Hospital and the Emergency Services Community Program for 30 years until her retirement in 1996.
She was a happy, kind and fun loving person. She was a true friend who was devoted to her family. Joan enjoyed playing cards, going to the beach and traveling. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Funeral from the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Wednesday. September 6th at 10 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Taunton at 11 am. Relatives and friends are also invited to visiting hours on Tuesday, September 5th from 4-7 pm. Burial will be in the family lot at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kara Sault Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O Heather Avellar, 11 Lori Lane, Taunton, MA 02780 would be appreciated. This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in nursing. Visit our website www.okeefewade.com to sign the online guestbook, view obituaries and obtain directions.