Ruth E. Ducharme.; Age 79; born October 15, 1931 in Highland Park, Michigan; passed away on February 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Ducharme for 27 years; Loving mother of Sheryl (Tom) Muzik, Gary (Janice) Fagerlie, Barb ducharme, Brian (Teresa) Ducharme, Daniel(Jeunesse) Ducharme, Joseph (Martha) Ducharme; Cherished grandmother of (13) grandchildren & (8) great-grandchildren; Dear sister of Shirley Clapper, Betty (Don) Fermoyle, the late Arthur M. (Lavonne) Brokenshire Jr., & the late William Brokenshire; Ruth will be missed by many nieces & nephews; Family Will Receive Friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday February 25, 2011 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 3295 East Highland Road Highland, Michigan; In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Henry Ford Hospice. Please visit www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com