ETHEL LILLY DUCARME (DEARBORN)

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ETHEL LILLY DUCARME (nee DEARBORN) It is with great sadness we announce that Ethel Ducarme (nee Dearborn), aged 54, passed away on December 23, 2004, at the Riverview Health Centre, surrounded by her family. Ethel was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Ethel was born in Winnipeg and her early years were spent in Arnaud, MB along with her five sisters and four brothers. The family moved to Mitchell in 1969. Upon completion of high school she moved to Winnipeg where she pursued her education and career. She married Randy Ducarme in 1979 and in 1982 her son Jason, the light of her life was born. In 1986 the family moved to Burlington, ON. She was a kind and giving mother, sister and friend who enjoyed gardening, cooking and being with friends. Church families were also a significant part of her life. After 15 years she returned home to Winnipeg to be near family. Family meant everything to her and these last two and a half years were especially precious to us all. One of Ethel's greatest joys was to spend Christmas with her entire family, including this year, which we celebrated early. In June of this year she was diagnosed with cancer. The remainder of her days was spent cherishing family and her many friends whose feelings and comfort she continued to place before her own. Ethel will be dearly missed by her son Jason and friend Meghan; mother Tina Dearborn; siblings, Cliff, Allan (Emily), Mary (friend Brian), Eva (Ron), Joy (Peter), Pete (Cindy), Charlie (Gisele), Minnie (Brian) and Margaret (Frank). She is also survived by siblings-in-law, Terry (Sharon), Dale (Sheila), Denise (David). She will also be dearly missed by every one of her 36 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Randy Ducarme (2002), brother Allen Dearborn (1951), her father Samuel Dearborn (1976) and her mother-in-law Olive Ducarme (2003). Jason and family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at the Riverview Health Care Centre, 3 East. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2:00 p.m. at Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church - 500 Lagimodiere Blvd. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for Research, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7. Arrangements entrusted to: BIRCHWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL STEINBACH AND WINNIPEG 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-667-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2004