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Jay
The loving son of Norman and Jean Ducharme and fourth of six children, including
Gail Arndt, Steve, Tim and Cheryl Patch. His older brother Tom died in 2023.
He has two daughters, Tanya Walker of North Carolina and Shawna Ducharme of Somersworth.
Jay grew up happy at the frog pond with his friends from the neighborhood and beyond.
Jay attended Spaulding High School.
He enjoyed fishing in Eustis with Brett and hunting in Vermont with his family.
Jay built custom vans in Connecticut, constructed buildings, Landscaped, built fences, and a custom bunk bed for his girls and loved to cook.
Jay Loved his family, long-time partner Kathy and family and all their beloved dogs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sat. Sept 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Church Rochester, NH will burial to follow in St. Mary Cemetery
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Louise Haley
July 17, 2025
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