Bernice Ducharme Proulx

Bernice Ducharme Proulx

Old Orchard Beach

Bernice Ducharme Proulx passed away on Monday, September 7th, 2026, surrounded by family.

Bernice was born in Lewiston, Maine, on July 15th, 1946, a daughter of Joseph and Bernadette Filliault. She is survived by her sisters, Lorraine Jalbert and Dorothy Rousseau, as well as seven nieces and nephews.

Bernice married Maurice Ducharme, and together they had three children: Tim Ducharme, Dan Ducharme, and Kara Monette. She is survived by her daughter, Kara, and her husband, Gregg Monette, as well as her two grandsons, Cameron and Connor Monette.

Later in life, Bernice married Gerard Proulx, who predeceased her.

Caring for others was central to Bernice’s life. She spent her nursing career in hospice care, providing comfort and compassion to patients and their families.

Bernice loved the ocean, gardening, and playing cards and games with her sisters and family. She will be remembered for her caring nature, her love of family, and the good times they shared. She will be greatly missed.

Visiting Hours will be held from 10AM-11AM on Saturday, September 19, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, Saco. A Funeral Service will follow at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, Saco.

To view Bernice’s memorial page of leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com