PORTLAND — Maurice “Moe” E. Ducharme passed away on the morning of Jan. 9, after a long illness.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1930, in Lewiston, to Adrien and Bernadette (LaPointe) Ducharme. 

Moe is survived and dearly missed by his beloved daughters, Deb Ducharme-Steward, of Hampden, Vickie Ducharme of Portland; beloved grandson, Logan Steward, of Hampden; his remaining siblings who were all very dear to him, including sister, Charlotte Francoeur, of Millinocket, brother and sister-in-law O’Neal and Patricia Ducharme of Palm Harbor, Fla., and brother, Richard Ducharme, of Lewiston; favorite sister-in-law, Christine Ducharme, of Lewiston; his weekly companion and “adopted” daughter, Brooke Butler; his close friend and former neighbor, Sister Jude Murray, who had a magnificent impact on Moe’s life and vice versa; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends.

He was predeceased by his son, Dale.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Laura Blutstein for the many years of care and attention she provided, together with the staff of VNA Home Health and Hospice who helped make his journey more pleasant.

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