Olive M. Duchesne

Mrs. Olive Margerite (Cadorette) Duchesne, 89, of 627 Rockingham St., Berlin, NH, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning May 28th, 2011 at Androscoggin Valley Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Berlin on August 31st, 1921, the daughter of Edouard and Alice (Montminy) Cadorette.

Olive was married to Laurier Duchesne in September of 1939. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage prior to his passing in 1997. Olive was an outstanding mother who took great pride in raising her eight children. She grew up as a member of Guardian Angel Parish and later worshiped through the Good Shepherd Parish. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne's, The Social Club, and the Golden Age Club. She enjoyed socializing and playing cards with her many good friends at the Holiday Center.

She had a loving personality, quick wit, and a remarkable sense of humor. She was always optimistic and enjoyed life to the fullest. Her zest for life will leave a lasting legacy to all those who knew her. Olive's greatest accomplishment was that of being a selfless wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who dedicated her entire life to her family. She treasured every moment spent with them and they with her.

Olive is survived by her children: Robert Duchesne and wife Suzanne of Berlin, NH; Cecile Croteau and husband Roland of Berlin, NH; Roger Duchesne of Rangeley, ME; Leo Duchesne and wife Kathryn of Berlin, NH; Rene Duchesne of Berlin, NH; Sister Pauline Duchesne, RSM of Portland, ME; and Paul Duchesne of Ogunquit, ME; Sisters: Cecile Dupuis and Theresa Ducharme of Berlin, NH; 13 Grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by: her husband Laurier; son Normand; brothers: Herman Cadorette, Normand Cadorette, Adrienne Cadorette; Sisters: Claire Leclerc; Irene Hogan; and Jeanette Trahan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anne Church of the Good Shepherd Parish, 345 Pleasant St. Berlin; on Tuesday May 31, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Fleury-Patry Funeral Home on Monday May 30th between the hours of 2:00 - 4:00p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Olive requested that donations be offered in her memory to the Holiday Center, 27 Green Square in Berlin.