ALTAMONT – Anne M. LeBlanc DuCharme, 51, of Altamont, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her home. Anne was raised in Waterford, and graduated from St. Ann’s School and Waterford-Halfmoon High School. She was employed by the New York State Office of Real Property Services, and attended the Grace Fellowship Church. She also enjoyed collecting teddy bears.
Anne is survived by her loving husband Peter DuCharme; her daughter Amber DuCharme; her brother Larry LeBlanc (Natalie Allikso) of Brunswick; her sister Christine Hicks (Steven) of Schodack Landing; and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Theresa Heroux LeBlanc, and her father Leo LeBlanc.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Thursday morning at 10:45, and from there to Mater Christi Church, Hurst Ave., Albany at 11:30. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Waterford. Those who wish, may make memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, view or print a prayer card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Marcia Heroux Pounds
Anne was a special person. Her joyful and kind spirit began as a child and never wavered, even in difficult times. Her big heart made everyone she touched a better person.
I will miss you, dear cousin, but I’m comforted that you’re finally free of the illness you battled for so long.
Peter, Amber, Christine and Larry: I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking of you this week as you say goodbye to this brave woman.
Love,
Marcia
Frank and Gina Torre
Dear Peter and Amber,
I can’t begin to say how sorry we are. Anne was a great woman and an inspiration to us all. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Frank and Gina Torre
sandy klein
Peter, I am so sorry. I thought of Anne everyday and hoped she’d get better. I considered Anne my best friend and I’ll miss her so much.
Jennifer Schmidt
Peter and Amber,
I can not even express my sorrow when learning the loss of Anne. You all have been such a huge part of my life, from being a teenager to an adult. I will never forget her humor, her compassion and her strength to meet each battle head on. You both are in my prayers.
Jennifer Barbour Schmidt
John Sasso
Dear Peter and Amber,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wife and mother, Anne. The thoughts and prayers of my family and I go out to you.
God bless you always, and give you comfort and strength.
John Sasso
Gina Koch
Peter:
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless!
Sue Blaize
Peter and Amber I am so sorry. Anne was the best. I have some of the fondest memories of the time I spent with her – I still laugh and smile when I think of those crazy days working in downtown Troy. She will be missed.
Sue
Ambers Friends at GHS
Amber and Peter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Take care-
Jim Dalton
Peter, Amber, Christine and Larry: My thoughts have been of all of you and especially Anne today. I’ll always think of her as smiling, and with a good word for everyone. God bless.
Jim Dalton
paul & peggy michaud
Peter and Amber,
We are so sorry to hear of Anne passing. She was a very compassionate person and loved by all who knew her. We will miss her alot.
Paul & Peggy
Jennifer Michaud
Anne was a very special person to everyone she knew. She wasn’t only a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend ~ she was also my Godmother. I will forever remember all the times we spent together, especially when I was a kid. I loved spending the night at her and Peter’s house, because she would always let me choose sooo many teddy bears to sleep with =)
I love you Anne, and I know that you are in a better place now, happy and healthy with your family….until we meet again I love you.
Love your Goddaughter,
Jennifer
Lori Monell
Peter and Amber,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Anne will always hold a special place in my heart. She would light up a room when she walked in and bring a smile to your face each and every time. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Lori Monell
Paul Szwedo
Peter,
it’s been a long time since we’ve been in touch but I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear that Anne passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul
Miss V (CNY Storm Special needs)
Peter and Amber,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Anne. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family . Please let us know if there is anything we can do to comfort your family.
With my deepest sympathy
Venziana Stone
Natalie Mauriello (CNY Storm Special Needs)
Peter and Amber,
I am so sorry to hear about Anne. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy
Natalie
Phyllis (Rebecca's mom / from SAFE)
As I read all these beautiful expressions of sympathy, I realized how much of an impact Ann had on all who knew her. I liked her the first time we met. Her smile was wonderful and she smiled alot! Ann was not one to complain…even though she struggled daily. Peter, I’m glad you shared w/me about your strong faith in the Bible…it will sustain you. I pray you’ll be strong for Amber and that Amber will grow up to be just like her mom…she already has her beautiful smile!