Florence was born in Troy, NY on November 30, 1927 to Irene C Benoit and Alphonse J. Ducharme of Cohoes. She attended school in Cohoes and later entered the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany, NY. Florence decided on a career in education and attended the College of St. Rose in Albany. She graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and later earned a Master's Degrees in both Education and Library Science.
Her love of children, passion for teaching and bright personality will always be remembered by those who were blessed by knowing her.
Florence loved to travel and enjoyed her many trips within the United States and in Europe. After a long career, Florence retired from the South Colonie School District in 1990. In 2008, Florence married Paul Gordon. Florence and Paul maintained a home in Loudonville, NY, wintering in Naples, Florida. In 2016, they decided to make Naples their home.
Florence is survived by her husband: Paul, step-children: Brian, Virginia and John Gordon, her niece: Jane Wingle, and many other nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews.
Florence was predeceased by her first husband: Stephen Thompson, her sister: Helen Ducharme Swisshelm (Byron) and two brothers: Joseph Gordon Ducharme (Dorothy) and Francis Conrad DuCharme (Marjorie).
A Memorial Mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:00pm.
There will be funeral at a future date in Colonie, NY.
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