Obituary of Darquise Marie Courchesne

Courchesne, Darquise - On Thursday June 16, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton at the age of 65. Dar lost her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Best friend and cherished mom of Tanya (Ed) Sullivan and Roxane (Craig) Lewis. Loving NANA of Kaelan, Emiliana, Tristyn and Breanna. Married to Larry for over 30 years. Close sister of Ronnie. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Adrienne, brothers Marcelle, Adrian, George, Lorrice, Emiliano, Johnny, Paul and sisters Martha, Marie-Paul and Jeanne-Mance. Dar recently retired from Zehr's Food Market (Fairview Mall) after 18 years of service. An avid animal lover, she leaves behind her beloved dog Lucky and cats Tica and Cali in the care of her daughters. Special thanks to Dr. Finley and the nursing staff at St. Joseph's Hospital (Head, Neck and Chest Unit -4th Floor) as well as Dr. Ginsberg and the nursing staff at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby for the outstanding care, compassion and respect given to Dar. Family will receive friends at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street on Monday June 27, 2011 from 3-7pm. Cremation has taken place. A private family service to take place. Memorial donations may be made to Lincoln County Humane Society or St. Joseph's Hospital - Firestone Clinic in Darquise's honour.